If you are expecting a little, you can stress about everything. One of those things is to think about everything you need to get for your baby. You might be wondering what you really need and should register for. Which means: Have you gone shopping baby?! There’s a lot of baby stuff. The look on the women’s faces when they first walk in is a look of pure terror and confusion. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! This is my ultimate baby registry checklist filled with my very favorite baby items you can’t live without!
This baby registry checklist includes everything you’ll need for the first three months and beyond. To make it easier, I have divided everything into different categories. We know lists can be long, so we hope that breaking them down for you won’t make your baby registry checklist so overwhelming. As a special bonus, I’ve included links to my favorite and most used items in almost every suggestion. I hope this is a comprehensive and helpful post as you prepare for your little one. Take it!
crib:
There are so many great options. Here are some that I like that look trendy and have price ranges across the board. Children with pottery, Babyletto:, Yubabab:and: Crate and Baby:. If you’re short on space, you might consider: Raising moneyBut make sure to buy the right size mattress: And: the bedtoo
A crib mattress.
When it comes to crib mattresses, you want to find something that’s soft yet firm. It fits the dimensions of your crib properly, and that it is of good quality. Here are some great options. Safety 1st, Nature Padak, Knock Sleep Systems.
Crib mattress pad (2).
When baby is out of diapers, it’s helpful to have some extra protection! Here’s a cheap one: Highly rated crib pad. I love that it’s easy to wash too! You’ll want two of these.
Changing Pads:
You can buy a changing table. However, I recommend buying a dresser instead. A dresser can grow with your child in his or her room. Just be sure to put your changing pad on the dresser. Here is one: A cheap one and one: Upgrade Picks:. We have Kikaru And love it!
Replacing the pad cover (2).
Any modified pad cover will do, but I love these: Eden + Nineteen, Little unicornand: Crate and Baby:. Such cute patterns!
Rocker/Glider.
Here are some beautiful rockers and gliders: Monte Design: And: Children with potteryBut they can be a bit expensive. This is a great, more affordable option that: Nursery work Which has a cool modern look.
Bassinet, bassinet, or co-sleeper.
Not all babies fall asleep in their cribs right away. More and more mothers are choosing Basant, Moses basketsor: Co-sleepers for the first two months so that they can be close to their young children. It also makes feeding at night easier. See what fits your style and budget. One of my favorite co-sleeping options is: HALO Bassinest. It brings your baby within arm’s reach. take me away It’s also a great choice for your baby to lounge with you, as long as they’re not sleeping in it!
Sodal blanket (5) and sleep sacks (2-3).
I just love them Aden + wraps nineteen clothes. And recommend Hello sleepsackthe: Miracle Blanket:and this: Summer Infant Swedish Mess Made easier for swaddling. To get a nice tight fit, get: Flannel blanket.
Fitted crib sheets (2-3).
again, Crate and Baby: Such a beautiful collection! QuickZip: There are also some great sheets that make it super easy for you to get on and off. You’ll want to make sure you register for some. You need to be prepared in case the child has a poop, vomit, or pee accident. Crib sheets are very thin, so they can get dirty.
Constraints:
Here are some cute ones: Crate and Baby:, Children with potteryand it’s cute Elephant barrier That’s what every parent wants!
Diaper bowl:
You don’t have to spend extra money to get a diaper pail for your room. But I like if you want to keep those smells away. Ubi: And Decor diaper pail.
Bottles:
You will need some bottles whether you decide to breastfeed or bottle feed. You can’t always have your baby around for every feeding, so thank God for pumping and bottles. My all time favorite bottles are: Dr. Brown’s, Tommy Tippy, Komotomo:, Nanobeand: Mimijomi:.
Bottle Brush:
Bottles can get very dirty if you don’t clean them properly. A good bottle brush can help with this. My favorite bottle brushes are: Dr. Brown’s, OXO Break:and: Munchkin. The soft end allows you to get into and clean all those nooks and crannies.
Disinfectant
Honestly, those big fancy electric steam sterilizers aren’t necessary. If you want convenience and have the money, they’re good, but if you don’t, you don’t need them. Your dishwasher can do the same. However, if you don’t want your food residue to possibly end up on your baby’s things, then use a microwaveable sterilizer. This is it. Dr. Brown’s And: of Avent. Disinfectant bag This is also a great option because they are cheap and easy to use! If you want something a little more heavy duty, check out: Upang UV Sterilizer:.
Pacifiers.
There are many different types of pacifiers. I have to say, don’t just get a bunch of one brand. Get one from a few other brands to see which one your child prefers. There is The soothsayers, NUK:, mother:, Natursutten, Wubbanub:, Dowdle & Co, Babsetc
Bottle warmer:
I have to say my favorite is: where: Because you can heat not only bottles but also breast milk storage bags. Other options are: Munchkin And: Dr. Brown’s.
Breast Pumps and Accessories:
Read Breastfeeding Essentials. It includes all of my recommended breastfeeding essentials and favorite pumps. Don’t forget to get parts because the pump sometimes doesn’t come with them. Storage bag:.
Nursing Pillows and Covers:
gave: Goods Covered: The nursing cover is my favorite because it’s super lightweight and breathable and makes it easy for mom to see baby while still being completely covered. My favorite nursing pillows are: Boppy: And: My best friend:.
High chair:
The Stokke Tripp Trapp chair is amazing! It is a bit expensive, though.
Diapers, creams, and wipes.
You will need a lot of diapers, but make sure you don’t get too many of one size. Get some newborns, then a little more of size 1 and 2. Some organic options you can try are: honest:, Seventh Generation:and: Babyganics:but if “organic” isn’t a priority, you can get: Pampers or: Hugs. If you’re planning on cloth diapering, follow the brand’s guidelines for the number you’ll need based on whether you’ll be giving your baby fully cloth or hybrid diapers. Some popular brands are: Grovia:, Bambino Mayoand: Alwababi:.
Diaper caddy.
It’s great and convenient to change your baby’s diaper wherever you need to at home. A: Diaper caddy That’s all it does! One that is my favorite is from: Ubi:. He likes it!
Infant Tubs and Bath Sets:
A ton of my friends and clients have. Pudge Infant Tub:. I want to warn families that it fits primarily in small sinks or pedestal sinks, so check before registering. Other baby tubs I recommend are: Blooming Bath And: Aqua Scale Tub. In addition, I recommend: honest:, Burt’s bees, Tubby Toddand: Mastila For shampoo, body wash and lotion.
Washcloths and hooded towels.
love: Eden + Nineteen Washcloths. Great towels and very soft!!
Faucet cover and bath tub.
Skip Hop:, blessing:and: Pudge Popular is the faucet cover. Also, you need to protect your knees while you are bathing your baby. Skip Hop:, Pudgeand: Aquatopia There are some great kneelers!
Baby nail clippers.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve come to see new parents as their postpartum doula, and they’ve accidentally bitten the tip of their baby’s toe while cutting their nails. Hey! This is why I recommend. Baby nail scissors or: Zuli Cal File Take more control when trimming a child’s nails. Save those kids’ fingers! You will also need a: Baby nail file: To dim the edges.
Car Seats and Strollers:
These are big investments but pieces that will stay with your family for years. Of course, you want to make sure you choose wisely, so I recommend seeing these products in person and trying them out before adding them to your list. Some of the top car seats I recommend are: Chicco KeyFit 30, Nona Pippa, Appa Baby Mesaamong others.
Bouncers, loungers, and swings.
Some of the bouncers and loungers that I like are: BabyBjörn:, stoke, Nona Leaf:and: Price of fishing. Popular swings are: 4 Mothers stop And: Price of fishing.
Travel Crib:
A travel crib isn’t just for big trips. If you plan to take the baby to the grandparents for the night or plan to be at someone else’s house during sleepovers, it’s good to have a comfortable and familiar place for the baby to sleep. My favorite is 4 Mother Breeze Playard. It’s a bit of a splurge, but your little one can use it for a while. Other good options include: Nona Sena Air Money, Guava lotusand: BabyBjörn:.
Baby thermometer:
If your baby is sleeping but you need to check your baby’s temperature, no one wants to wake them up and put them back to bed. So instead, get one that can only read the temperature. swiping on their foreheads.
Humidifier:
we love Crane humidifiers. They are exceptionally well made and perfect for your child’s room. You can check out the beautiful one we wrote about in this article: Prepare for Cold/Flu Season: Best Ways to Treat a Baby’s Cold.
Baby monitor:
The majority of parents are moving away from audio-only monitors to video monitors. i like Motorola:, Infant Optics:, VAVA:and: Baby Sense The monitor is great for watching the baby while she sleeps. It adds an extra comfort. And for peace of mind, Owl: A great registry item!
noise machine:
Babies are used to hearing a lot of noise while they’re in the womb, so it’s comforting when they hear white noise. It helps them sleep. The ones I recommend are: Dohm: And Sleep Shusher. i love too This one Which clips to white noise on the go. Hatch: Makes a great multi-use noise machine, night light, clock, and time-dawn notifier.
Nose Frida:
This item: is amazing. A must have when giving birth! their: Wendy: It is also very wonderful.
Warning: You do: No: Need to register for baby clothes! Many of your friends and family members will find you clothes. If there are pieces you want, add them to the list. Otherwise, you can leave items of clothing. 🙂
Next, visit our list of postpartum essentials for mom and baby and postpartum recovery essentials for vaginal birth. I’m adding this suggestion to the baby registry checklist because many moms find everything they need for their babies but forget about themselves. So make sure to stock up on the things you’ll need!
There it is! My Ultimate Baby Registry Checklist Let us know if we’re missing anything or if there’s anything we should add!
