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A Guide to the Perfect Baby Registry
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items FTM moms - use this as a blueprint for building your registry. I spent a lottt of time doing research. We ended up buying and/or receiving most of these things for our first baby. Hopefully this can save you some time and get you prepped for your new...
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Sleeping
Diapering
Feeding / Nursing Needs
Our Bottle of Choice (Lactation Consultant Approved)
Nursery & Decor
Sleeping
This is not something we've personally invested in yet…but we might!
Dream Sock® – Owlet US
We got this one in “Newborn” size but don't forget to get other sizes too as they grow. They're all listed under this link - it helps your baby sleep better if they enjoy their arms being up.
Newborn Swaddles - Arms Up Swaddles for Infants
Another swaddle option, especially if baby likes arms down and tucked in - it comes in Newborn and small - don't forget to know what “tog” you need (the appropriate weight fabric for the climate in your home)
Rose Toss Blush Cotton Swaddle - Newborn | HALO
Arms free Sleepsack for baby when they're a few months older. We got one in each size - small, medium, and large - so she can grow into them. They come in so many colors! Again, make sure to know the right “Tog” for you baby and the climate of your h...
Aster Flowers Cotton Wearable Baby Blanket L | HALO
We love the size of this bassinet! It's a bit on the larger size so she doesn't outgrow it too fast. I love that it has mesh on the sides to, for breathability and visibility. It has some storage on the bottom too. Only downside is there are no wheel...
Monbebe Height-Adjustable Baby Bassinet, Castle Point, Infant
Probably the cutest and most affordable bassinet sheets I could find! It comes in rectangular and oval shape depending on what bassinet you have. There are so many color combos and prints too. *Amazon affiliate link*
Muslin Bassinet Sheets 2 Pack - Various
If you have cats, you need this. It keeps them (and their fur) out, plus bugs (like mosquitos) and dust out too. It fits most bassinets and is easy to use. We've absolutely loved having this. *Amazon affiliate link*
Bassinet Cover with Two-Way Zipper - Portable
I truly don't think you need the name brand version of this - this one is a bit more affordable. It has plenty of good sounding noises (like white noise), turns into a Bluetooth speaker, and you can even record your own voice on it too. It has a time... *Amazon affiliate link*
CHICWAY 2025 Mom's Choice Portable Sound Machine
Love that it's no wifi, so you don't have to worry about creepy hacker interference. It has a long batter life for the monitor and great night vision. Overall better quality than most baby cameras - especially considering the price. *Amazon affiliate...
HelloBaby HB6550 5" Baby Monitor - 3 Cameras, 30H Battery, PTZ, 1000ft Range
Obsessed with the Hatch. I love that this one has a free app that you can customize your sounds/colors with - and no! You don't have to pay for the subscription to enjoy a lot of the feature - they're are just MORE feature if you subscribe, but it's ...
Hatch Rest+ 2nd Gen Night Light & Sound Machine
I love that this one is double-sided! Plus it's waterproof - hello spills and accidents. We ended up being gifted a different one, but upon research, this is the one we would've bought. *Amazon affiliate link*
Serta Perfect Slumber Dual Sided Crib Mattress
This is the crib we ended up getting. It's an investment but it turns in to 4 different beds, so she can grow with it! It comes in several colors too.
Larkin 4-in-1 Convertible Crib
Diapering
Stock up your caddy with wipes, diapers, burp cloths and/or nursing supplies! This is great to have so you can have supplies in multiple rooms in the house or grab-and-go to the car in a rush. This is a two pack - what a deal!
2-Pack Diaper Caddy Organizer for Nursery & Car
Y'all I've done the research - these are hands down some of the best diapers out there and the price is SO much better than the ones they compare to. High quality, TCF verified, SUPER soft, and holds a lottt of liquid. Highly recommend.
Freestyle Hyper Absorbent Ultra Soft TCF Baby Diapers: Sizes 1-6
A great backup option with Freestyle is hard to find. Not TCF verified, but the absorbency is pretty top-teir and the price is great.
Rascals Premium Absorbent Baby Diapers: Sizes Newborn - 7
Don't forget baby wipes! There are a lot of options out there. We aren't too picky, but the pop top on these is nice and they're water wipes. Plus a fav brand.
Freestyle Soft Jumbo Baby Wipes for Sensitive Skin, Unscented, 3 Flip-Top Packs, 216 Total Count
The perfect pull - remove the wipes from their original packaging and add the weighted top. It has a soft open, one-handed lid that opens with a tap and you get one wipe at a time. Definitely worth having at your diapering station - Hard to find one ...
OXO Tot Perfect Pull Wipes Dispenser
You do not need to pay above $40 for a wipable changing pad! This one is perfect - it has a vegan leather cover and has just enough padding so it's not hard on baby's back (like the name brand ones). It's kind of like memory foam. We love this one! *...
Vegan Leather Baby Changing Pad Waterproof PU
Perfect for mess-free on-the-go diaper changes. Throw a few in the car and diaper bags. I love that these are Mini sized! *Amazon affiliate link*
Peekapoo Mini 100 Pack Disposable Changing Pads
Keep your hands mess-free with this spatula when applying diaper creams. It even has a suction cup on the bottom so it doesn't fall over. *Amazon affiliate link*
Silicone Baby Diaper Cream Spatula, 2Pack
Use to prevent diaper rash after each changing - but also great for dryness and/or irritated skin.
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment for Teething, Drool and Diaper Rash, Hypoallergenic, 3 oz
Feeding / Nursing Needs
If you choose to do the “Pitcher Method” when breastfeeding, this is a great deal for 2 pitchers. *Amazon affiliate link*
Breast Milk Pitcher Mason Jar 2Pack 32oz
Check to make sure you don't get free ones with insurance first!! If you don't, then here are some milk storage bags for you freeze stash, if you are looking to try and save your Breastmilk.
Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags, 100 Ct
Make breastfeeding comfortable for both you and baby. I love that this one is wide and flat in the front. It wraps around the back for good support too. The cover comes off so you can wash it as need be.
My Brest Friend Deluxe Nursing Pillow Soft - Rose
Another type of nursing pillow without back support. Can be used for tummy time too. More plush compared to the My Brest Friend one.
Boppy Nursing Pillow - Ergonomic, Water-Repellent, Blue Speckled
This is the most beautiful nursing cover! It's a brand in Finland that's women owned and operated. I highly recommend supporting them! The quality is so good too! *Amazon affiliate link*
Tisu Nursing Cover Baby Breastfeeding Pumping
Because it's always helpful to have a manual pump on hand if you're breastfeeding/pumping.
Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump with PersonalFit Flex Breast Shield
Such a great deal - the silver cups alone cover most of the cost of all the extras you get!
WILLOW Find Your Flow Feeding Kit - 13ct
Because you'll need this if breastfeeding/pumping. Also - it can be used while feeding the baby.
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter, Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding Mothers, 2 fl oz
If you're nursing/pumping and on-the-go often, having a cooler bag is super essential. This one holds a lot and has a bottle-specific ice pack! *Amazon affiliate link*
BABEYER Breastmilk Cooler Bag w/ Ice Pack
Perfect for your messy eater! *Amazon affiliate link*
PandaEar Silicone Adjustable Waterproof Bib
Popular spill-proof training sippy cup!
Munchkin Miracle 360° 2pk Trainer Cup - Blue/Green - 14oz
Our Bottle of Choice (Lactation Consultant Approved)
This is a Frankenstein bottle (From TikTok, IYKYK) - where we found what we consider the perfect bottle with the perfect nipple that is approved by a lactation consultant. But keep in mind, you can also choose any bottle that you feel is best - inclu...
We like the oz options for the Philips Avent glass bottles - plus glass is easier to clean and doesn't have BPA's
Philips AVENT Glass Natural Baby Bottle 4oz - 4 Pack
We like the oz options for the Philips Avent bottles - plus we preferred glass because it's easier to clean and doesn't contain BPA's.
Philips Avent Glass Natural Baby Bottle 8oz - 4 pack
We put this on the Philips Avent bottles. Passes the “Triangle Test” from a lactation consultant - for a deep latch for baby.
Evenflo Balance + Wide Neck Nipple - Slow Flow
We put this on the Philips Avent bottles. Passes the “Triangle Test” from a lactation consultant - for a deep latch for baby.
Evenflo Balance + Wide Neck Nipple - Medium Flow
We put this on the Philips Avent bottles. Passes the “Triangle Test” from a lactation consultant - for a deep latch for baby.
Evenflo Balance + Wide Neck Nipple - Fast Flow
Use these rings/collars to seal the nipple to the bottle with no leaks! *Amazon affiliate link*
Maymom Screw Lids Travel Caps 6pcs Pink
Because you know, glass…
4 Pack Silicone Sleeves for Avent 4oz Glass Bottles
For the 8 oz…because again, glass…
4 Pack Silicone Sleeves for Avent 8oz Glass Bottles
If you don't want a ton of bottles or want to test them out before committing to more, this combo pack is great and it has silicon sleeves too.
Philips Avent Natural Newborn Glass Gift Set, Baby Bottles with Natural Response Nipples, 3X 4oz (Slow Flow, Flow 2) and 2X 8oz (Medium Flow, Flow 3), 2X Silicone Sleeves, SCD858/01
Nursery & Decor
Loveee these crib sheets so much!! They're such good quality and absolutely beautiful - plus for the price, you can order several for back up when accidents happen (which is what we did). Highly recommend! *Amazon affiliate link*
Synrroe Fitted Muslin Crib Sheets 100% Cotton
Ugh - they're so pretty! I love a scalloped edge and the color/print options are amazing! You're sure to find one that will match your nursery aesthetic! *Amazon affiliate link*
Scallop Edge Cotton Crib Skirt - Many Colors
The most magical fairytale garden rug! I love all the colors it has to offer. We ended up going with white walls and green trim, so that the rug could be the main focus. There are other base shades available for this print too and it comes in several...
Area Rug for Nursery