If you’ve just found out your pregnant or you’re months along or you’re 40 weeks, either way, and you’re wondering what you need to be prepared for your baby. You may be asking yourself what to put on your baby registry or whether you need one at all. Do you need a baby registry? Absolutely. Even if you don’t have a baby shower? Yes you still need one. I’ll tell you why. First of all, you need to have a list of all the baby supplies you’ll need, little babies need a lot of things and you don’t want to be shopping for baby supplies with a newborn unless you don’t have a choice. Second, most baby registries offer a discount on whatever remains on the registry after your shower or a few months before and after your due date. Third, many stores will give you a free gift for creating a baby registry. All amazing reasons to do so. Still not convinced, then look below and think of this as a shopping list for baby.
Registry Necessities
Diapering
- Diapers (Size N and Size 1)
- Wipes
- Changing pad
- Changing pad covers
- Portable changing pad
- Diaper bag
- Diaper Creme/Balm
- Diaper pail with refills
Sleeping
- Crib
- Crib mattress
- Bassinet (recommended but not needed if you have a crib and a budget)
- Receiving Blankets or Swaddling blankets
- Crib mattress covers
- Crib sheets
- Waterproof Crib mattress cover
- Crib mobile
- Night light
- Baby monitor
- Baby swing and/or rocker – this will get you much needed naps
- Rocking chair or gliding chair (recommended)
Eating
- Bottle Sterilizer
- Boppy Pillow and extra covers – if nursing
- Waterproof covers – a must
- Nursing cover – if nursing
- Bottle warmer – Essential if refrigerating breast milk
- Breast Pump
- Breast/Nursing pads – if nursing
- Breast milk storage bags – if nursing
- Baby Bottle detergent
- Baby Bottles and nipples
- Bottle and nipple brushes
- Bibs
- Burb clothes (7+)
- Pacifiers
- Teethers
- Breast Pump Bag – if pumping on the go
- High Chair (recommended for once baby can sit)
Staying Clean
- Baby Bath tub and/or Baby bath sponge
- Baby wash
- Baby shampoo
- Baby lotion
- Baby hooded bath towels
- Bath toys
Staying Healthy
- Baby Tylenol
- Thermometer
- Mucus Bulb/Nasal Aspirator
- Health kit
- Nail clippers and nail file
- Hair brush and comb
Looking Good
- Baby Clothing
- Onesies
- PJs with covered feet
- Baby mittens
- Baby socks
- Baby hats
- Swaddles
- Swaddling blankets
- Baby Clothes Detergent
Out on the Town / Travel
- Stroller and infant car seat
- Car Seat Insert for newborns
- Shopping cart cover
- Car Seat Mirror
- Car Window Shades
- Car Seat Cover
- Pack and play
- Pack and play mattress covers
- Travel Stroller (Recommended)
Fun and Games
- Toys
- Rattles
- Baby books
- Tummy time mat
- Baby Walker