My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow- It’s firm, clips around your waist, removable case, and has a little storage pocket for your nipple balm and whatever else! I brought it to the hospital and it was a life saver! It made breast feeding simpler by not having to always reposition a pillow. I used it to position my son on the couch when he was first born.
Convertible Car Seat- I didn’t put this on my registry and I wish I did! I got the travel system that comes with the carry car seat and a stroller (definitely a must! Make sure you put a travel system on your registry)! I had a big baby that seems to be growing like a weed so within 4 months he outgrew the carry car seat.
A High Chair that clips to the table- I received one of these from my moms friend. I have a normal high chair that can also be taken apart and be strapped to a chair as a booster seat, but the table clipping high chair is so convenient! I keep it at my boyfriends (I have a glass dining room table so I cant clip it to my table). The cover is washable and it comes with a carrying case (it folds up) so you can take it to restaurants and it’s perfect for travel!
Dreft detergent- You and babies things need to be washed in a special detergent (in case baby is allergic to dyes) so make sure to put some on your registry! I received a huge thing of it from my babies r us registry and it was a life saver!
Diapers- Put diapers of all sizes! One value box a size. You’ll be thankful!
Avent bottles- I have literally every brand of bottle. Everything leaks or is just a pain in the @$$ and has a million pieces to it! Dr Brown leaks, Born Free leaks, and not to mention they both have a bunch of pieces to them. Even the Avent plastic ones have this little piece to it. Make sure to put the Avent glass looking ones (they’re really just a hard plastic). They are simple and are amazing! Well worth the money! It took me 5 months to finally realize which bottle works the best.
Bottle Brush- Make sure it has a nipple brush with it! I use this Munchkin brand one from Target that has the nipple brush hidden at the bottom. I made the mistake of buying ones that suction to the counter and they dont even fit inside the bottle! So be sure they’ll fit.
Bottle Drying Rack- Get the largest one you can find, seriously. I still have no idea how mine gets so full every day. And seriously you’ll never have enough bottles.
Pacifiers- I breastfed my son and didn’t plan on using a “binky” but night one at the hospital I caved. Infants have a need to suck, and don’t take it away too soon or they’ll suck their thumb (I learned that! I have him back on the binky now)! You can never have enough... you will lose almost all of them. My favorites are Avent brand because they have little caps that cover the nipples so you dont have to worry about it getting gross in your diaper bag.
Diaper Sacks- You will be amazed how handy these are! When you’re out in public and have a stinky diaper but don’t want to throw it in someones trash.. put it in these nice smelling mini garbage bags! I have an Arm&Hammer one that clips onto my diaper bag (from Target).
Baby Safe Q-Tips- I’m glad my mom got me these because I didn’t even know about them and they are great. You don’t have to worry about hurting your baby because there is a small part that goes in the ear and the rest is fat so you don’t have to be afraid you’re putting the Q-Tip too far in.
Bibs- YOU WILL NEVER HAVE ENOUGH! At first they will seem pointless, but when they start drooling, teething, eating, etc you will go through a million a day. Don’t get the plastic backed ones, mine melted in the dryer. Try to put a lot of bibs on and put feeding ones on there too! Try Tommee Tippee rubber ones. They come in a 2 pack from Babies R Us and they last! I couldn’t stand those wipe-able plastic ones, the more you wipe them down the more they thin. All you need is one pack of these thick feeding bibs and you’ll be set for a while! And put as many normal bibs as you want! You’ll get a ton no matter what.
Bumbo Seat- This seat is AMAZING. It not only is perfect to set your kid in with toys (add the play tray too) but it strengthens their backs and necks and helps them learn to sit on their own.
Thermometer- I suggest a pacifier one (works great!) or one that rubs across the forehead or a laser type one that you hold from a distance and it gets the temperature. I use the pacifier one and the laser one and they both work great. The typical thermometer is a pain in the butt, no baby wants to sit still with that under their armpit (and I’m not putting it in his rear).
Gripe Water- Works for colic, hiccups, teething, everything. It will make your nights a little easier.
Wipes- Try to put Value pack wipes on there, you will go through SO many.
Receiving blankets- I used these for burp cloths, they did the job better than burp cloths did.
Infant tub seat- My son was too long for the baby tub that goes in a tub (22 inches) so I used it for a few baths before I bought the seat. It has two settings to sit up or lay back and you can get a lot more use out of it.
Monitor- Even if you live in a small apartment like myself it will get used! I take a shower when my sons taking a nap and I bring the monitor in with me so if he wakes up I’ll hear it.
Baby Clothes- ALL SIZES! Your little one might be born too big for newborn sizes. My son was in 6-9 month clothing at 6 weeks! I was glad I myself bought 6-9 months because I figured everyone else would buy me 0-3 months and 3-6 months (which I was right). And I promise you will never have enough onesies or the same ones. Also a little advice; Gerbers onesies and jammies run small.
Swing- This swing will be your lifesaver at night. I didn’t have a bouncer, I don’t see the point when you have a swing. There are swings that can do anything and everything!
Crib bedding- Make sure you choose one that comes with the bumper and everything! Also try to put on your registry an extra set of sheets.
Bottle Warmer- My water takes FOREVER to get warm, so this was great to warm up my breast milk or formula.
Breast Pump (if breast feeding)- Aim for a double electronic one. Mine came with a cooler bag for my bottles when traveling, if yours doesn’t add one to your registry. You will need it! Don’t want that milk getting warm on ya..
Baby nail clippers- I promise you’ll never have enough. I got about 5 of them and am constantly searching for them.
Nasal Aspirator- I took a few from the hospital but I did get a few as part of gifts. They’re another thing you can never have enough of.
Crib & Mattress- I don’t think I needed to mention it, but you might forget! I didn’t use the bassinet much because my son liked to sprawl out from day one. He hated being swaddled and was too big for the bassinet. Bassinets can be pretty pricey, so figure out if it’s worth it to you.
Clorox wipes- Trust me. I thought this was strange as one of my gifts but I learned real quick how handy they were. You’ll go through so many because your little one will put everything in his mouth!
Baby Proofing Items- They’re pricey and it’s never too early to get them before your little one is moving around!
Blankets- I only put a few blankets on my registry and got a ton! I’m glad I did because my son is obsessed with his blankets.
Shopping Cart Cover- Not only does it keep your kid from chewing on the nasty handles on the shopping cart, but certain covers allow you to attach toys to them! So your child won’t drop toys on the ground. PERFECT!
Links- You’re kid will probably love the links just as is! But they’re perfect to attach toys to anything. They’re cheap (which is perfect for your registry.. you want items for all types of budgets).
Diaper Rash Ointment
Baby Wash
Mobile
Jumper
Diaper Caddy
Baby Lotion- I use baby oil gel by Johnson and Johnson. It’s baby oil in a gel form. I highly recommend it.
Diaper Bag
Breast Pads- You’ll be thankful when you’re leaking. Breast feeding or not you’re boobs will fill up with milk and it will get all over the place. For the breast feeding I suggest disposable pads. The babies R Us ‘for mom’ brand ones were my favorite. They were thick and big. They didn’t have any weird spots where you had to position the nipple or anything.
Nipple Cream- I used Gerber NUK balm. It’s a stick that you just rub on. I didn’t like the creams.
Breast Milk Storage
Spoons- I had a ton and I feel like I lost almost all of them! You will never have enough.
Baby Carrier- This is perfect for travel but I tend to use it around the house when my son wants to be held and walked around the house to fall asleep. I didn’t go crazy and ask for the $80 Baby Bjorn I got the $20 one from Target and it does the job.
Baskets/Storage Bins
Play Pen- Perfect for travel. I keep mine at my boyfriends because we stay the weekends there. But it’s nice to have for when you are taking the baby somewhere like family or a sitter and they have something for him to sleep in.
Teether
Rattle
Brush/Comb
Diaper Pail and Refills- Helps keep your house from smelling like stinky diapers! You’ll be surprised what will come out of your little one!
Hooded Towels and baby washcloths (if you don’t want to use your normal towels and washcloths)
Car Window Sunshade
Formula
Waterproof pads for mattress
Toy Box
DVDs
Books
Photo Albums
Baby Book
Plastic Baggies- If you’re registering at Wal Mart or Target, be sure to add these on there! You will be really surprised how much you use them to put medicines in to keep in your diaper bag, to put binkys, everything.
Camera- If you don’t have one try to add one to your registry! You don’t want to miss your little ones precious moments! They only happen once.
Night Light
Teething Mesh Feeder- It’s a mesh net with a holder, it allows you to put food inside it so the baby can chew on it without choking! I got a 2 pack from Babies R Us. It’s also sold at Target. My son eats bananas, cherry tomatoes, strawberries, and other fruits from it. It’s a great invention! You’ll be amazed how much those little gums can gnaw on!
If you’re like me and like to pick out everything you’ll have you’ll pick out things like DVDs, CDs, books, toys, etc. I’m picky and people knew that and respected that. I didn’t put many baby clothes on there just basic packaged ones. And I can guarantee you will never have too many sleep and plays. Your baby will practically live in them when you’re not leaving the house. People love to buy baby clothes so you’ll get all of that no matter what. I didn’t find a play mat necessary. I bought an $80 Baby Einstein one and my son pretty much just used the mat for tummy time. He didn’t care about the dangling toys.
Babies R Us gives you a bag full of information on items you should put on your registry, coupons, and samples. Plus whatever you don’t get off your registry you will receive a 10% off coupon to get everything off your registry for 10% off!
Target gives you a tote bag full of samples and coupons. My favorite part about it was the shutterfly gift card! Make sure you go to the customer service counter and say you want your registry welcome bag! All you gotta do is print out a copy of your registry which you can do at a machine right next to the customer service desk.
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