Baby Registry Essentials Checklist

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)