Whether it's your first baby or you've been out of the newborn world for a while, registering can get pretty overwhelming. With this in mind, we have put together a list to help you be as prepared as possible for the arrival of your little one. Baby Registry Checklist
Baby Care
- Baby care set: brush, comb, nail clippers, thermometer and medicine dispenser
- Petroleum jelly and sterile gauze (for circumcision care)
- Humidifier/vaporizer
Bathing
- Bathtub and/or contoured sponge
- Washcloths (6 to 8)
- Gentle shampoo or body wash
- Hooded towels (2 to 4)
- Baby hairbrush
Nursery
- Crib and/or bassinet
• Slats no more than 2 3/8 inches apart
• Corner posts no more than 1/16 of an inch above frame
• No cutouts in headboard or footboard
• Top rails at least 26 inches above mattress - Washable mattress pad (2)
- Flat mattress that fits snugly in crib (less than two fingers should fit between mattress and crib)
- Crib bedding set
- Fitted sheets (2 to 4, cotton and/or flannel)
- 1-2 heavier blankets
- 4-6 soft, light receiving blankets
- Rocking or arm chair
- Sound machine or CD/MP3 player
- Crib mobile
- Baby monitor
- Nightlight
- Dresser
Diapering
- Diapers- 6-10 dozen cloth diapers and 6-8 diaper covers, or 2-3 large boxes of disposable newborn-size diapers
- Rash ointment
- Wipes (at least 2 packs)
- Wipe Warmer
- Changing table or cushioned changing pad for low dresser, with safety strap or railing
- Washable changing pad cover (2-3)
- Diaper pail
- Diaper pail liners
Feeding
- Nursing pillow
- Breastpads, shields, and cream
- Breastpump and milk storage bags
- Lap pads (4 to 6) and burp cloths (3 to 4)
- 1-3 nursing bras
- Bottles (6 to 8 of various sizes) and nipples
- Bottle sterilizer and organizer
- Bottle warmer (cuts down on nighttime trips to and from the kitchen)
- Bottle brush
- Dishwasher basket for small items
- 2-4 pacifiers
- Formula
- High chair (not needed until around 4 to 6 months)
- Infant spoons (3 to 4)
- Baby plates and bowls
- Spill-proof cups (1 to 2)
- 4-8 bibs
Gear
- Rear-facing car seat
- Car seat base for 2nd car
- Safety mirror
- Stroller
- Portable crib
- Sling or soft carrier
- Bouncy seat or swing
- Gym or play mat
- Infant Bumbo seat
Layette (for newborn to 6 months)
- Homecoming outfit
- T-shirts (3 to 4)
- Shirts and one-pieces (6 to 8)
- Layette sets
- Sweaters (2)
- Sleepwear and gowns
- Receiving blankets (4 to 6)
- Booties or socks (3 to 6 pair)
- Hats (2 to 4)
Just for Mom
- Healthy snacks
- Prenatal vitamins -(Promise Prenatal Stage 3 for breastfeeding and Recovery)
- Maternity wear (pants, comfortable shoes, etc.)
- Nursing bra
- Sleep/Body pillow
- Diaper bag (stocked with diapers, wipes, plastic bag, 1-2 change of clothes for baby, hat, extra shirt for mom, blanket, hand sanitizer, burp clothes)
Happy shopping moms!
