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Little Feet, Big Hopes: How to Make the Best Baby Wish List!

So.. you are you expecting. CONGRATULATIONS! What an exciting time in your life! Now what? How do you prepare, what items do you really need for your baby?

Don’t worry, this blog post will cover exactly what you need to prepare for your sweet little one‘s registry.

Unveiling the Purpose of a Baby Registry – Is It Essential for Expectant Parents?

What is a baby registry? Do you really need one?

A baby registry serves as a helpful tool for expectant parents to communicate their preferences and needs for baby-related items to friends and family. The primary purpose of a baby registry is to streamline the gift-giving process for baby showers or other celebrations surrounding the impending arrival of a new baby. It’s not required but recommend to help take any added stress off of you.

When you have a baby registry, you will be able to keep all of your needed items organized. When someone gifts you something, you can check it off or keep a running list of how many items you may have duplicates of. This will help you and your significant other decide what you will need to purchase after your loved ones spoil your little one. Having a baby registry, helps others to know what you need, and if you have a preference so they can buy something from your list instead of what they may “think” you need.

How To Create A Baby Registry

Thanks to the internet, it is extremely easy to make a baby registry. You can make an online registry with multiple websites to showcase your preferred baby items. Some of my favorite places make a baby registry are:

• Amazon’s Baby Registry
• Target’s Baby Registry
• Baby List

Once you have made your baby registries, you should set up an account with Baby List- Baby Registry. You can link all of your registries from different websites on Baby List and even add items from Baby List’s website as well. Using Baby list was a huge hit for me when I was planning our baby’s registry.

Now to the good stuff…

Now you know what a baby registry is and examples of places to registry at, let’s discuss what items you will need to put on your baby registry.

Nursery Essentials:

1. Crib & Mattress (or Bassinet)- Depending on your location/house/apartment, you will have to assess what will be best for baby and parents.
2. Rocking Chair or Glider
3. Baby Monitor-My favorite non-wifi baby monitor!
4. Lamps
5. Changing Table & Changing Pad
6. Storage for babies clothes/items – Cubes & over the door storage
7. Humidifier

Bedding & Liners:

1. Crib Sheets
2. Waterproof Mattress Pads-If you have the Newton Waterproof Mattress, you will only need that!
3. Waterproof Changing Liners– An absolute must have. You will use these for years to come with your baby! (a staple for home & on the go)
4. Swaddles– This was the best swaddle by far. Click this link to see other swaddles and styles as baby grows.
5. Sleep Sack

Feeding:

1. Breast Pump– Check with your Insurance before purchasing a breast pump. Most insurance companies will supply a breast pump for you at no cost.
2. Breastfeeding Pillow
3. Nursing Bras & Pads
4. Bottles
5. Formula
6. Burp Cloths – You can NEVER have to many burp cloths!
7. High Chair
8. Baby Dishes / Utensils
9. Bottle Drying Rack

Diapering:

1. Diapers – Make sure you put different sizes and different brands on your registry. You will not know what brand works best for your baby until they arrive.
2. Wipes- Again, make sure you put different brands of wipes on your registry, to try out which work best for your little one!
3. Diaper Bag
4. Changing Pad
5. Diaper Pail
6. Diaper Cream
7. Portable Changing Pad

Clothing:

1. Onesies & Body Suits (various sizes)
2. Sleepers (2 way zippers)- Trust me when I say you NEED two way zippers. At night you do not have to fully undress your baby to change them, so they will not be cold. It saves nighttime diaper changes.
3. Socks/booties
4. Hats & Mittens
5. Seasonal Items- This will depend on when your baby is due, put appropriate seasonal items on your registry.

Bathing/Grooming:

1. Bathtub
2. Baby Wash
3. Baby Towels and wash cloths
4. Hairbrush/comb
5. Nail Clippers / electric clippers
6. Lotions
7. Thermometer

Health & Safety:

1. Infant Carseat
2. Stroller or travel system
3. First Aid Kit
4. Baby proofing essentials (outlet covers, cabinet covers, etc.)
5. Laundry detergent (safe for baby)
6. Sunscreen (over 6moths old)

Now that you know what to put on your baby registry, let the fun begin! It’s time to start your checklist!

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