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Baby Registry Items We Actually Used!!
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items There are so many things the baby industry and the internet makes you think you need... but you dont't! Here are the things we actually used. (Your mileage may vary as all babies are different)
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Choosing a Registry
Must Have Baby Items (at least, for us and our LO)
My Must-Have Items for Mom
Bring to the hospital
Books, books, books!
Items that are Cool to Get Secondhand
Choosing a Registry
So many options and welcome box rewards... so where to host your registry?
This is ultimately where we chose to have our registry. Most of the things we wanted were available through here, easy returns, options for group gifting and a diaper fund, easily attainable welcome box, and most importantly: the completion discount ...
Amazon Baby Registry - All in One Place
Best benefit is being able to pull items from multiple websites (Target, Amazon, etc.) however, the welcome box is only attainable when purchasing directly from Babylist. Sadly, the completion discount is only usable on Babylist specific items and on...
Babylist - The Best Baby Registry
We honestly didn't use this as a registry, but were able to get the welcome gift pretty easily.
Baby Registry
Must Have Baby Items (at least, for us and our LO)
These are the things we couldn't live without
This is SO comfortable!! And easy to put on by yourself.
Boppy Adjustable Baby Carrier - Heathered Gray
We love our stroller/carseat combo! There are plenty of great ones out there, but we liked the double bases, convertable stroller, and storage in the stroller.
Chicco Bravo Trio Travel System and Extra Base
With 2 floors, it was essential to have a changing station upstairs and down. The bassinet attachment is nice too when you need to put baby down for a bit.
Graco Pack 'n Play Dome LX Playard, Redmond
You don't need anything fancy for a baby bath… we just put this in the bottom of our tub.
Angelcare Baby Bath Support (Grey), <6 Months
Oily, but it works well
Boudreaux's Butt Paste Diaper Rash Ointment, Combo
Everyone made fun of me for the “butt spoons”, but guess who has nice clean hands!
Bumco Diaper Cream Spatula Home & Travel Set, 2-Pack
No smelly diaper pail here! Love the sealing mechanism. Works well. Well made!
Munchkin Step Diaper Pail Powered by Arm & Hammer
These come in handy for EVERYTHING! To put down on a public changing table. To avoid needing to wash sheets after every spit up. Etc. Etc.
Baby Disposable Underpad 100 Count 13X18 Inch
If your baby spits up a lot, absorbent bibs are a MUST. Plus these are just cute!
Konssy Muslin Baby Bibs 10 Pack 100% Cotton
Again, if your baby spits up a lot, you will go through so many of these in one day. Start with 20 and buy more if needed.
Comfy Cubs Muslin Burp Cloths 10-Pack, 20" X10"
We did a lot of research before selecting the eufy camera. The biggest selling points were 1) a separate monitor so that we didn't have to drain our phones and 2) no reliance on wifi
eufy Security Spaceview Video Baby Monitor E110
Literally use it every bath to make sure the water is the right temp and it's so cute!!
Baby Bath Thermometer with Room Thermometer
Some might say this is overhyped, but we think it is 1000% worth it. The programmability is awesome!
Hatch Rest Baby Sound Machine, Night Light
We tried a lot of swaddles and most were fine, but this was our favorite type.
HALO Disney Baby Finding Nemo Sleepsack Swaddle
Our baby LOVES the high contrast and will stare at this for long periods of time just cooing!
Vlokup Montessori Mobile, Black and White
Great for tummy time and baby's visual stimulation. Compact too!
Tummy Time Baby Mirror Infant Toys with Teether
Pro tip! Add this to your diaper bag in case you do a trunk change and don't have a trash can nearby. Also useful for wet/poopy clothes! You can skip the fancy wet bag.
Amazon Basics Dog Poop Bags with Dispenser, 300ct
You need A diaper bag. Not necessarily this one. But we liked all the pockets and the two cooler compartments.
Parker Baby Diaper Backpack with Insulated Pockets
If planning to use bottles at all… just yes.. just do it. It's constantly in use.
OXO Plastic Tot Space Saving Drying Rack
Super cute and practical!
Boon Cacti Bottle Cleaning Brush Set
We don't really feel like the gas drops helped, but this seemed to help when he had gas or an upset stomach.
Mommy's Bliss Gripe Water Original, 4 Fl Oz
Mittens with velcro (needed)
HAPIU Baby No Scratch Mittens, 100% Cotton
You don't need the fancy brand name one.. this works just as well! We like to put LO in it in the bathroom while we shower.
Baby Delight Alpine Deluxe Portable Baby Bouncer
We likes this dresser because of the drawer sizes and the back edge on top.. prevents a changing pad from sliding off the side or back!
HAUGA Chest of 6 drawers - white 138x84 cm
You don't need anything super fancy. This one is fine.
Munchkin® Secure Grip™ Baby Changing Pad
My Must-Have Items for Mom
Anything to make being a mom easier…
I don't think many moms would say they LOVE their breast pump, but I really do! I love that it's both portable and pretty darn powerful. And believe me, you need portable! The best part is that my insurance covered this one fully!
BabyBuddha® Single or Double Portable Breast Pump
Recommended by my lactation consultant, these can be paired with the Baby Buddha to add collection cups in-bra so that you can be even more discreet. Useful if you have guests over or are going back to work.
Freemie Hands-Free Breast Milk Collection Cup Set
If pumping or breastfeeding, this is a must-have!
Organic Nipple Butter™ Breastfeeding Cream, 2oz
Helpful for lightning crotch and lower back pain.
AZMED Maternity Belly Band for Pregnant Women
I swear this product is the reason I didn't get ANY stretch marks!
Glow Organics 100% Organic Belly Butter, 4 oz
I tried a bunch of leggings, but these were my fav by far. I lived in these!
Over Belly Active Maternity Leggings - Isabel Maternity by Ingrid & Isabel™ Black M
Bring to the hospital
They tell you to bring nursing bras with you to the hospital. These are cheap and comfortable to hold you over until you know if you'll be nursing or poumping long term.
Suekaphin 2PACK Nursing Maternity Bra with Extenders
Useful for summer and the stroller, but I used it in the hospital to help with the hot flashes post birth.
AMACOOL Battery Operated Stroller Fan, Blue
Most of the things they will give you at the hospital will do just fine.. but this will be significantly better than anything they provide. I also kept the hospital one too and then I had one bottle per bathroom once I got home.
Frida Mom Upside Down Peri Bottle Postpartum
Books, books, books!
Because most of us have no idea what we're doing!
Ease your mind about all the pregnancy restrictions
Expecting Better: Why Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong
Literally the simplist! The visuals are great!
The Simplest Baby Book in the World: Illustrated
Jess really loved this one for the dad's perspective!
Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads
Items that are Cool to Get Secondhand
I'm all about a Facebook Marketplace bargain! These are some things that I didn't necessarily need new. Just read the descriptions!
Very popular since it grows with baby
Skip Hop Baby Activity Center, 4mo+, Explore & More
SUPERRR popular play item and for a good reason! We use this multiple times per day and will grow with our LO
Fisher-Price Baby Playmat Deluxe Kick & Play Gym
Awesome high-tech swing, but I would never pay full price
4moms MamaRoo Multi-Motion Baby Swing, Bluetooth
Useful Apps (for pregnancy and parenting)
These are the apps we used to track things.
Weekly videos about baby's development and cute size comparisons for baby's growth!
Pregnancy & Baby Tracker - WTE
Especially in the beginning (doctors, nurses, everyone at the hospital, the pediatrician)... everyone will ask you for specifics about what baby is eating and doing in the diaper. This app was SO useful!! Use the various features to as much degree as...
Baby Tracker - Newborn Log on the App Store - Apple
We matched on a bunch and it helped narrow our list. But it was also just fun!
BabyName - find it together
Charlotte-Based Resources
Because it takes a village!
Athena was (and is!) the best thing to happen to our little family! Regardless of how you are feeding your baby (even formula!) she will work with you to make sure your baby is getting the nutrition they need.
LKN Breastfeeding Solutions
Other Resources
A few other things to note...
We personally never needed a wipe warmer, a bottle sterilizer, or special laundry detergent. We were also lucky never to need a bottle warmer as LO drank it cold. General advice: don't invest in anything expensive or fancy until you know you'll actua...
20 Baby Products You Really Don't Need to Register For
Love this sub.. so much useful info and reassurance
Reddit - New Parents
Approachable workouts for every trimester!
Pregnancy and Postpartum TV