Baby Registry Essentials Checklist
Nursery:
- Crib (1)
- Mattress (1)
- Crib sheets (3)
- Changing table (1)
- Changing table pad (1)
- Changing table pad cover (3)
- Changing pad liner (3)
- Glider (1)
- Moses basket or bassinet (1)
- Swaddles (2-4)
- Sleep sacks (2-4)
- Soft blankets (4)
- Sound machine (1)
- Mobile (1)
Bath/Diapering:
- Shampoo/body wash (start with 1 bottle to make sure you like the brand)
- Lotion (start with 1 bottle to make sure you like the brand)
- Diaper rash cream (start with 1 tube to make sure you like the brand)
- Hand sanitizer (start with 1 bottle to make sure you like the brand)
- Brush and comb set (1)
- Diapers (stock up on newborn and size 1)
- Wipes (start with 2-4 packages to make sure you like the brand)
- Wipes container (1)
- Nail clipper or emery boards (1)
- Diaper pail (1)
- Diaper bag (1)
- Wet happened bag (1)
- Portable changing pad/diapering essentials kit (1)
- Bath tub (1)
- Bath kneeler (1)
- Spout cover (1)
- Bath toys (several different sets)
- Bath toy storage (1)
- Hooded towels (4)
- Wash cloths (8)
Feeding:
- Bibs (10) (5 “cute” ones for outings and 5 plain ones for home)
- Burp cloths (5 “cute” ones for outings and 5 plain ones for home)
- Bottles (begin with 1 pack of the 5oz bottles and 1 pack of the 9oz bottles to make sure you like the brand)
- Bottle cleaning brush (1)
- Drying rack and accessories (1 of each)
- Food processor (1)
- Food storage (2-3 storage blocks)
- High chair (1)
- Pacifiers (4-6)
Gear:
- Car seat (1)
- Car seat base (2, one for your car and one for your significant others)
- Carrier (1)
- Deluxe stroller (1)
- Pop-and go stroller (1)
- Umbrella stroller (1)
- Infant activity center (1)
- Infant activity gym (1)
- Motion chair (1)
- Swing (1)
Health & Safety:
- Humidifier (1)
- Thermometer (1)
- Baby monitor (1)
- Nasal aspirator (1)
- Baby-safe laundry detergent (Begin with 1 jug to make sure you like the brand)
Nursing:
- Breast pump and accessories (1 pump, 1-2 sets of accessories)
- Lanolin cream (1)
- Bra Pads (1 package)
- Milk storage bags (1-2 packages of 50 bags)
- Nursing bras (2-4)
- Nursing pillow (1)
Clothing:
*Tailor clothing to the time of year your baby is born. For instance, if you have a summer baby, opt for short sleeve body suits.
- Bodysuits (4-6)
- Leggings (4-6 pairs)
- Footies (4-6)
- Rompers (4-6)
- Socks (4-6 pairs)
- Hats (3 hats)
