With quite a few of my family and friends announcing their pregnancies, I wanted to share my list of baby registry must haves to help people create a useful registry. Being a mother and an auntie to almost 20 kiddos, I know a thing or two about babies!
Being in the hospital, your baby has most of its basic needs taken care of with diapers, creams, onesies, etc, but once we got home, we realized how little we knew about parenting. For instance, no matter how many diapers you have with you when you go out, you’ll always need more....and spare outfits too!
Instead of just posting my “must-have” suggestions here, I thought it would be fun to actually setup a new baby registry on Walmart.com that you can look it. It was so simple and Walmart actually has a great checklist of items to help you get started if you have no idea where to start.
Tips to Create a Baby Registry
1 – Start with the Basics: When I say basics, I mean the things you will use every day, such as diapers, wipes, washcloths and burp cloths. We’ve used Pampers® Swaddlers since the day Rose was born. I’ve tried various other brands and every single time, I end up going back to Pampers® Swaddlers because she would always leak through the other brands. We all want the best for our kids and if you compare even just the feel of Pampers® to other diapers, you can tell they are higher quality. I would definitely suggest getting for the Pampers Swaddlers Super Pack.
2 – If your baby is going to sit, sleep, crawl on, or touch it, you’ll need more than one. You always want a backup for the important things like sheets, changing pad covers, car-seat covers, etc. so when your baby has an accident, you’ll have a clean one to replace the messy one.
3 – Let other people buy the big stuff. There are a number of big ticket items that you’re going to need such as a car-seat, stroller, play gym, swing, crib and more - Put them on your registry. Groups of people love to pool their money together to buy more valuable items, so it’s a great way to get some of those bigger things.
4 – Skip registering for the clothes and toys. You will always receive a ton of clothes and toys when you registered for them or not because it’s fun to shop for those perfect outfits for the new baby! There’s no need to put clothes, toys or books on your registry because it’s just a given that you’re going to get them.
Creating a baby registry is up to you but I’ve included the things on mine that we used and loved the most to help guide you. Your baby will be unpredictable so only register for the things that you know you’ll need, as well as a few fun items, and then just buy the rest once you’ve gotten settled at home. Just for fun…here are my baby registry “must-haves”:
10 Baby Registry Must-Haves
- Pampers® Swaddlers and Pampers® Wipes
- Video baby monitor (perfect for new parents)
- Baby linens – Sheets, changing pad covers, sheet protectors, etc.
- Rocking chair or glider for mom/dad and baby to sit
- Car-seat and stroller combo
- Baby bath stuff – wash cloths, towels, soap, bath, etc.
- Nursing pillow – even if you’re not nursing, this is a lifesaver when you travel or snuggle your little one.
- Baby medicine cabinet – diaper rash cream, gas relief drops, infant’s Tylenol, etc. – these are the things that you won’t know you need until you need them. Make sure to check with your doctor before using any medication but I recommend having it on hand so you have it when you do need it because you won’t feel like running to the store at 2 a.m.
- Aspirator (aka booger sucker-outer)
- Some sort of large toy – swing, play mat, etc. to keep baby busy as they get older
Well my baby having days are over lol but this is really cool. I love pampers. We still use them on my 18month old.
ReplyDeleteSuch great ideas! Now I miss the baby stage! I will pass this on to all my preggo friends!
ReplyDeleteWe love these ideas AND Pampers too!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! We love Pampers, that was always a must to add. And I agree, no point in adding toys or clothes because most will buy that regardless!
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