After extensive conversations with my sister, sister-in-law, and friends I trust, I created a list of items I wanted for our baby registry.
Update September 2024: We’ve been testing these products for six months, so in this article, I kept only the items we love, find useful, and recommend to you.
Please note that every baby is different, and their needs or preferences may vary.
WHAT’S ON OUR BABY REGISTRY
WHERE WE REGISTERED
I used Babylist and Amazon to create our baby registry. For Babylist I added the bookmark plug-in to my browser and then gathered baby items to the registry. One cool benefit of Babylist is that you can pick items from anywhere (Target and Amazon included).
TRANSPORTATION
Stroller: UPPAbaby VISTA V2. I was looking for a stroller capable of surviving the streets of New York that could last us many years. I also wanted lots of storage space and big wheels. We are currently using the bassinet, and it’s been fantastic.
Car Seat: NUNA Pipa Aire rx
Travel Stroller: CYBEX Libelle 2 in Lava Grey
Baby Carrier: Omni Breeze and Armadillo
NURSERY MUST-HAVES
Cotton Changing Pad Cover in Gingham Pink
Waterproof Changing Pad Liners (Amazing! I use one on the stroller’s bassinet too.)
Baby Monitor: Owlet Dream Duo 2, an FDA-cleared sock that tracks and notifies you of your baby’s pulse rate and oxygen level with real-time notifications. I am happy to have this! It has given us peace of mind now that our baby is home!
South Machine: Nanit Sound and Light (I love that it has a clock too!).
FEEDING
I pumped during the months that our baby was in the NICU, and most of that milk is currently in our freezer because she received formula at the hospital. Since she arrived home, I have been nursing her, but if I need a break, we use the bottles in our freezer.
The quickest and safest way to defrost frozen breast milk is to place the bottle or bag where the milk is in a bowl with warm tap water for 5-8 minutes. Never re-freeze breast milk once thawed.
Dr. Brown’s Anti Colic Bottle 4 oz
Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads (I can’t live without these!)
Nursing Pillow: I had a C-section so I love the Brest Friend Nursing Pillow! It has a wraparound design that clips around your waist, an adjustable strap, enhanced lumbar back support, and a thick firm cushion to hold the baby. The cover is machine washable.
HEALTH AND GROOMING
Bath Tub: Angelcare Baby Bath Support is inexpensive and ideal for babies! I highly recommend this item.
Shampoo: Hypoallergenic Baby Wash & Shampoo
Nail File: These nail files are made of real glass, and are perfect for babies. We began using these in the NICU.
CLOTHING & BLANKETS
Swaddle: Cotton Sleepsack Swaddle (The BEST of all the swaddles we tried).
Blankets: Cotton Muslin Blankets in Pink Springfield (So practical).
Cloths: Organic Burp Cloths 5-Pack
Onesies: Magnetic Me Onesies
Outfits: Cotton Sleeper Footie
ORGANIZATION
Drawer Dresser With Changing Table
Foldable Box Organizers: I put these inside the drawers.
Diaper Bag: I picked a medium-sized backpack.
Tech Organizer: I keep my AirPods and charger in it.
OTHER BABY ITEMS
Pack N’ Play in Kagen: I picked this one for traveling, but it is currently being used in our living room! Just another safe space for our baby to play in.
Lovevery Play Gym: An award-winning play mat that is incredibly entertaining for babies and offers a whole year of play. My only regret is not taking the mat out of the box earlier, but we got a late start due to our baby’s severe reflux. From the minute I laid her on the mat, she became a different baby, rolled from side to side, and reached milestones she had not before.
Putting a baby on a mat is preferable to a swing so they can practice their motor skills, stretch their legs, and kick freely. So if you can’t choose which one to get for your baby, I would highly recommend getting a baby play mat.
Baby Playpen: I added this 47″ Baby Playpen With Mat because it has a gate! We have dogs, and I want them to be around the baby while the baby is in a pet-free zone!
Portable Changing Mat: I keep this one in the diaper caddy in our living room.
A final note!
While we love holding our baby in our arms, we also rotate her between her Lovevery play gym and the pack-and-play.
What are your favorite baby products?
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