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Baby Registry Must-Haves & Overrated Items: What’s Actually Worth It 🧴🍼👶🏼
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items Creating a baby registry can feel overwhelming, but I’m here to help! I’ve shared my full registry and divided it into two essential lists: the must-have baby items I actually used and loved, plus the products I didn’t end up needing or found overhyp...
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Yes, you need!
No, don’t bother.
Yes, you need!
1000 times yes, you need. The best burp clothes. 100% cotton, super soft, amazing quality, hold up to endless washing.
Parker Baby Muslin Burp Cloths 4-Pack
If you’re a breastfeeding mama, or planning to, these should be on your registry. The ladybug is perfect to catch any leakage from the side you aren’t feeding on (i would get an ounce or two each feed). The pump is great for passive pumping, super co...
haakaa Manual Breast Pump for Breastfeeding 4oz/100ml and Ladybug Milk Collector 2.5oz/75ml Combo, Food-Grade Silicone
Yes, we’ve used this everyday since day one. Like the size of this one, doesn’t take up a ton of space in the counter, fits under our cabinets and holds a good amount.
OXO Space Saving Drying Rack for Kitchen
100% yes, the best bottles imo. The quality is 🤌🏼 they wash super well and I like that we can avoided plastic - especially since they go in the bottle warmer!
Dr. Brown's 9oz Anti-Colic Options+ Wide-Neck Glass Baby Bottle with Level 1 Slow Flow Nipple - 2pk - 0m+
Yes 👏🏼 , we love this warmer. Super easy to set up and to use. Milk is always the right temperature. We’ve been using it for a year without any issues.
Dr. Brown's MilkSPA Breastmilk & Bottle Warmer
A million times, yes!
100% breathable & 100% washable.
As first time parents this mattress haves us so much peace of mind especially once baby started rolling! Love that every piece is easy to clean because spit up and blow outs. 🙂
Will conti...
Newton Baby Crib Mattress - 2-Stage, Washable
Yes. We used this a ton! liked that it could e stood up on the floor for tummy time or tied to things (stroller or car seat) to keep baby occupied.
Etta Loves Sensory Strip (Reversible) - Plant | Babylist Shop
Eh, this was so,so. Some days this swing was the only thing that would make baby happy and others he wanted nothing to do with it. I think there are probably better options at a lower price point. However I will say this it does a lot. Tons of moveme...
4moms MamaRoo Multi-Motion Baby Swing - Grey - Babylist
Yes. Baby LOVED this activity gym! Quality is awesome and the mat washes well.
Tiny Love Boho Chic Luxe Developmental Gymini - Babylist
Definitely a yes! I loved this diaper caddy - had one in the nursery, one on my nightstand and one in the living room. Comes in two sizes, personally think the regular is big enough for all the things you might need and the quality is great.
Parker Baby Co. Diaper Caddy - Oatmeal, Large | Babylist Shop
Big yes. Love this changing pad - so easy to wipe down and keep clean without having to put a cover through the laundry. There’s enough laundry as it is 🫠 Also, if you’re having a boy - that sweet child IS going to pee during a diaper change at some...
Skip Hop Baby Changing Pad Oat Wipe-Clean
Huge yes! Those first few weeks baby lived in this lounger. Want two free hands to eat a meal? Lounger. Want to put baby down to clean up for a few minutes? Lounger. We put this on our registry but we’re also given a hand-me-down Dock-A-Tot and I hav...
Snuggle Me Organic Infant Lounger + Cover Bundle - Natural
Once baby can sit, this is a must! So good for shopping carts and high chairs. They get enough germs from daycare, they don’t need to be licking public handles too.
Skip Hop Shopping Cart Cover, Swirl Dot
The Cadillac of strollers! If you plan on walking a lot with baby - you NEED this stroller. So easy to assemble, very smooth ride, and the quality and versatility cannot be matched. Love that we can continue to use it when we have another baby and co...
Mockingbird Single-to-Double Stroller 2.0
Loved this bouncer! The material is so nice and soft. love that it folds completely in half for easy storage. Fabric portion comes off for easy cleaning. Included a newborn insert. And is very adjustable as far as the incline.
Ergobaby Evolve Bouncer - Light Heather Grey | Babylist Shop
Yes. I run this for a few hours every day before bedtime. You can definitely tell the difference in my son’s room. Helps with dust, odors and germs. Like that the filter is washable so you don’t have to purchase replacements as often as others we hav...
Crane Air Purifier with UV Light, 250 Sq Ft
I was shocked how many of my friends and family said they didn’t like this.
We loved it and i don’t know what else you would do with all of the diapers. It definitely does contain the smells - until they start solids 🙈 then we started putting in pe...
Diaper Genie Expressions Diaper Pail With Starter Refill
Yes. Awesome for long dry winters, and anytime baby is sick or stuffy! This one is easy to clean, easy to use with essential oils and has a night light. Tank is large enough for me to run it on full mist all night.
Frida Baby 3-in-1 Humidifier, Diffuser & Nightlight - White
I loved having this bath thermometer. Seems silly but I like my bath water boiling, so trying to gauge the right temp or baby was harder than it should’ve been in the beginning. Throw this is and then you know for sure. And once he was big enough it ...
Baby Bath Thermometer Seal Shape ℃/℉ LCD
👍🏼 Yes. This was great for the sink baths! Kept baby comfortable and stopped him from slipping around. Machine washable and has a hook to hang dry. After he was too big for the sink, I folded this in half to use as a knee pad for the tub.
Blooming Bath Lotus Baby Bath Cushion - Cream/Olive
A must. We’ve used this every night and for every nap at home. Love how many sound options there are. You can change the nightlight to any color or brightness. You can also create “routines”, for example i’ve set ours to play lullabies for 20 minutes...
Hatch Rest Sound Machine 2nd Gen - Babylist
So cute. Definitely a splurge. Quality is 10/10, like that its all made with organic cotton and the wash it is adorable!
Tiny Kind The Cozy Critter Organic Bath Time Set 4 Piece
One of most used items! Hands down the best way to remove snot and works a million times better than the electric aspirators. Don’t get me wrong, it’s gross, BUT, it works.
Frida Baby NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator
Yep! We’ve used this since day one. Little pricey but definitely worth it. Easy to clean, very cushioned, holds up to wear (baby and dogs).
LITTLE Bot Ofie Reversible Baby Play Mat
Must. Used everyday for breastfeeding, prop baby up for self feeding once he could hold a bottle and was great for when nieces and nephews wanted to hold baby. Love that the cover comes of easy to wash.
Boppy Original Nursing Pillow, Green Fern
If you get nothing else from this list - get these! The only postpartum underwear i’ll ever use. Breathable, comfortable and keeps the pad layers in place.
Frida Mom High Waisted Disposable Postpartum Underwear
No, don’t bother.
This is a no, we’ve never used it. I only got a few bottles because that’s really all you need, so we just hand wash them.
Munchkin Deluxe Dishwasher Basket - Gray
No. We tried to use it a few times and baby *hated* it. Very pricey in my opinion, better off with a traditional swaddle or sleep sack imo.
DreamLand Weighted Sleep Swaddle
Eh, not really. We’ve maybe used this twice in the last year, and we have never used the changing area or bassinet portion. A regular pack n play would’ve been just fine and cheaper.
Graco Pack 'n Play Care Suite Bassinet Playard - Wells
Sure. I wouldn’t have gotten a newborn size, so that it would have fit my son for more than 5 minutes. It’s very nice but there are cheaper options with zippers that are just fine - I don’t think the magnetic closure is worth paying double the price.
Magnetic Me Magnetic Fleece Pram - Sage, Newborn - Babylist
Don’t. It’s easy to put on but annoying and difficult to get baby in. There are others that are more comfortable, supportive and easier to get on and off.
Boba Baby Wrap Carrier - Camel | Babylist Shop
Absolutely not. We received this and other electric aspirator - neither of them worked, like at all. Hands down the best option is the manual frida nose sucker - gross i know but the most effective.
HEYVALUE Electric Nasal Aspirator for Baby
Nope.
Feel like i’m going to take some heat for this one but this is a no for me. We’ve literally used the sock twice in the 14 months we’ve had it and both times because baby so super sick. Honestly wasn’t helpful and was constantly waking us up w...
Owlet Dream Duo Smart Baby Monitor & Cam 2
Don’t. There a more price efficient, better options out there.
Frida Baby Bathtime Essentials Bundle | Babylist Shop
No. Didn’t love these. They’re too small and never block all of the sunlight from baby’s face. Also the suction cup at the bottom comes off constantly.
Munchkin Sun Safety Car Window Rollershade with Heat Alert - Black - 2pk