After extensive conversations with my sister, sister-in-law, and friends I trust, I created a list of items I wanted for our baby!
Update July 2024: We’ve been testing these products for almost three months, so in this article, I kept only those items we love, find helpful, and recommend to you.
Please note that every baby is different, and their needs or preferences may vary.
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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).
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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
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NURSERY MUST-HAVES
Cotton Changing Pad Cover in Gingham Pink
Waterproof Changing Pad Liners (Amazing! I use one on the stroller’s bassinet too.)
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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!
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 a lot of that milk is 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. We place frozen breast milk in a bowl with warm tap water for a few minutes to defrost it. If you plan to nurse, the nursing pads I am linking below are a must-have!
Dr. Brown’s Anti Colic Bottle 4 oz
Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads
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.
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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
Cotton Sleepsack Swaddle (The BEST of all the swaddles we tried).
Cotton Muslin Blankets in Pink Springfield (So practical).
OTHER BABY ITEMS
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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!
What are your favorite baby products?
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