All of My Newborn and Baby Registry Must-Haves
On November 5, 2020 by Megan FolsomHaving a baby soon? Going to a baby shower and want a gift that’ll be so appreciated and loved once baby arrives? I’ve got a whole list of newborn must-haves for your baby shower!
It’s hard to know what you will actually end up using and love until your baby arrives. Even if you’ve already had a baby, it’s easy to forget what came in handy during that sleepless blur of the newborn stage.
Luckily for you, I made sure to keep a running list of our essentials and favorites during the newborn phase and I’m sharing it with you today!
This is the perfect list to send to your friends and family for your baby shower gifts. Having these newborn essentials will help you feel prepared for your cute, new baby!
Must-Haves:
Sleep
- Portable baby shusher (game-changer!!!)
- Sound machine
- Softest, stretchiest swaddle blankets (can be used as a regular blanket on the go, laid on the floor, etc.)
- Zip-up swaddle:
- Pacifiers
- Matching Pacifier Clips
- ZIPPER pajamas (especially these ones that zip from the bottom-up for easier diaper changes)
- Knotted sleeping gowns (also for easier diaper changes
- Baby mattress – WHY this one is worth the money
- you can get a code for $50 off on their actual website
- also on Amazon
- Blackout curtains
- Organic crib sheets
- Bassinet and/or crib
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Feeding:
- Most absorbent burp clothes you’ll find anywhere
- MBF Feeding Pillow
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Play:
- Kick’n’play mat (piano detaches and grows with them)
- Teething toys for later (will link favorites soon!)
- Crinkle black and white book, perfect for tummy time
- Black, white and red cloth book
- Play Mirror for tummy time
- Wooden rattles
- Clips, perfect for attaching toys or pacifiers to your baby’s clothes or car seat
- Dock a tot and their attachable hanging toys
- Take Along music toy, perfect for tummy time, car rides, etc.
On the Go:
- Car mirror
- Cute diaper bag
- Amazon Dupe (I haven’t tried this one personally, but have heard only good things!)
- Fawn Design (get $20 off your first purchase here)
- Nordstrom 1
- Nordstrom 2
- Stretchy baby wrap
- Sturdier baby carrier
- Car seat/nursing cover
- Stroller
- Car seat
Diapers
- Changing pad
- Wipeable(!!) changing pad cover
- Waterproof changing pad liners, useful on the go or when changing diaper in any room without a changing pad
- Diapers
- We have loved Honest, Hello Bello and Kirkland
- Wipes
- We have loved Water Wipes, Pampers Pure and Kirkland
- Diaper rash cream
- Small trash can: We love that this one has a lid and is small enough that we still had to empty it each night. This was helpful for us, because it meant that we didn’t let it build up until it smelled too awful.
Bath Time:
- Sponge with scrubbies or a silicone scrubber, perfect for dry skin and cradle cap too
- Baby towels
- Soft wash clothes
- Bathtub
- Body wash/shampoo with clean ingredients (get 10% off your whole order through that link)
- Baby lotion with clean ingredients (get 10% off your whole order through that link)
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Health
- Gripe water
- Oogie bear
- Electric nail file for newborn nails
- SnuggleMe (not necessary, but nice)
- Baby Sunscreen (get 10% off your whole order through that link)
- Baby thermometer
- Clean laundry detergent ($10 off through link)
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If you haven’t already, make sure to check out my post: 15 Mom Must-Haves for Your Postpartum Recovery & Secrets I Wish I’d Known!
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