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 August 2024: We’ve been testing these products for over four months, so in this article, I kept only the items we love, find helpful, 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 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.
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.
OTHER BABY ITEMS
Pack N’ Play in Kagen: I picked this one for traveling, but it is currently being used in our living room!
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. I prefer putting her on this mat, than on a swing so she can stretch and kick freely.
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 this diaper caddy in our living room.
What are your favorite baby products?
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