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Baby Registry Must Haves
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items I've had 2 kids and have learned some things about what I needed and what I didn't. This list includes all of my must haves. These are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them!
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Health and Baby Care Products
Activity and Gear
Nursery Furniture
Diapering
Feeding
Toys and Books
Health and Baby Care Products
We love this mineral sunscreen for both of our kids with an SPF of 50. My baby has sensitive skin with eczema and this does not make her break out!
Babyganics 50 Spf All Mineral Baby Sunscreen, 6 oz
These are the nail files I use on my baby and they work great with the tiny curve of her nails.
Frida Baby NailFrida S-Curved Nail Files 5 Pack
These are the nail clippers I use on my baby. They are perfect for tiny baby nails!
Safety 1st Fold-Up Nail Clipper, 2-Count
I highly recommend every home has a de-choking device. We have one in our home and in our car.
DCome Child & Adult Removal Suction Apparatus
This is the original de-choking device! They are absolutely essential in every home.
LifeVac Home Kit - Portable Suction Rescue Device
Aquaphor is one of the only products we use every single day! My daughter has eczema and the doctor advised us to apply this all over her body twice a day. No other cream or lotion works like this. She also has only had diaper rash once because anyti...
Aquaphor Healing Ointment, Advanced Therapy, 14 Oz
Aquaphor is one of the only products we use every single day! My daughter has eczema and the doctor advised us to apply this all over her body twice a day. No other cream or lotion works like this. She also has only had diaper rash once because anyti...
Aquaphor Healing Ointment - 7 oz. Tube
These wash clothes are so incredibly soft and they are the only ones we use on our baby's skin.
HIPHOP PANDA Baby Washcloths, Bamboo, 6 Pack
This was the very first chair that my baby would let me set her down in. The angle of it helped her with bowel movements and she loved sitting in it.
Baby Delight Alpine Deluxe Portable Bouncer
Activity and Gear
My daughter wanted to be held constantly and would be very upset if I put her down. This activity gym was one of the only things I could set her on that she loved being in. The colors and toys kept her attention and she would kick her feet to make th...
Eners Baby Gyms Play Mats Musical Activity Center
These are car seat straps but you could also put them on a baby swing. I had these 10 years ago for my first son and now for my daughter. Both of my kids LOVE chewing on the ears while in the car seat. My daughter finds it to be calming and will look...
Hudson Baby Unisex BabyCushioned Strap Covers
This baby shusher was a life saver! With my son 10 years ago I had to make the shush sound myself and it was exhausting after 30 min. We used this for my daughter and she loved it. When she was really upset you could just turn this on and she would q...
Baby Shusher - Portable Sound Machine for Babies
This baby swing was an essential in our home. My baby wanted to be held constantly and this was one of the only things she would let me set her down on. It swings side to side, vibrates, and has sounds.
Graco Simple Sway Swing
This pack and play is what we used when we were traveling or camping. Its a great place to put the baby for naps or to play.
Pamo Babe Portable Playard with Toy Bar (Grey)
Nursery Furniture
A waterproof mattress cover is an absolute essential.
Yoofoss Waterproof Quilted Crib Mattress Protector
Diapering
Huggies wipes are the only ones I will use! I use either the calm or natural care because the wipe is thick enough that only one comes out at a time. Most other brands I would end up pulling 5 out at a time and it was mildly infuriating. I also love ...
Huggies Calm Baby Wipes, Unscented, 336 Wipes
Huggies wipes are the only ones I will use! I use either the calm or natural care because the wipe is thick enough that only one comes out at a time. Most other brands I would end up pulling 5 out at a time and it was mildly infuriating. I also love ...
Huggies Natural Care Sensitive Baby Wipes, 960 Ct
Hello Bello is a brand I know and trust. I really like their hypoallergenic diapers and the prints are so cute!
Hello Bello Premium Diapers, Size 3, 100 Count
I love Honest diapers and switch between these and Pampers Pure. Honest diapers are fragrance, parabens, and latex free. My daughter has sensitive skin and these do not irritate her at all. The prints also make me so happy!
Honest Co. Clean Conscious Diapers, Size 1, 78 Ct
Pampers Pure is my go to diaper! The print is cute without being too bright as to show through a light colored outfit and it doesn't irritate my daughters skin being hypoallergenic. The fit of these diapers are the best of all the brands I've tried. ...
Pampers Pure Diapers - Size 1, 198 Count
We have the Munchkin diaper pail and this arm & hammer puck goes in the top of the pail to help neutralize the smell.
Munchkin® Arm & Hammer Puck, Lavender Scent
We've purchased 2 sets of these! We added one to the diaper bag, one near the bed, one on the changing table, one next to the sofa, and one stays on the floor for changing the baby's diaper anywhere we are. We lay one of these under her for every dia...
BlueSnail Quilted Waterproof Changing Pad Liners
We love the munchkin diaper pail! It has a spot to add an arm and hammer puck to help with the smell and the bag spins closed inside the pail when you close the lid. We've used this for 14 months and never once smells dirty diapers when the pail lid ...
Munchkin® Step Diaper Pail by Arm & Hammer
These are the diaper pail refills we use for our munchkin diaper pail.
Munchkin® Diaper Pail Refill Rings, 544 Count
This cream applying spatula is such an amazing invention! I love how easy it is to apply cream to my baby's butt without having to get my hand covered in a cream that is next to impossible to wash off!
Bumco Mini Diaper Cream Spatula - Blue
Feeding
These are my favorite burp clothes made from 100% cotton muslin. Our daughter spit up constantly so we had to have them with us everywhere. I also tie dyed some with friends as a fun baby shower activity.
CottCare Muslin Burp Cloths 100% Cotton (6 Pack)
This is an excellent bottle warmer and works really fast. We use this to warm up all of our daughters bottles.
Philips AVENT Fast Baby Bottle Warmer, SCF358/00
We purchased many different types of bibs before our daughter started eating and these ended up being the only ones we reached for. They are great for catching food that drops and so easy to clean with soap and water instead of having to wash in the ...
PrimaStella Silicone Baby Bibs – Soft Adjustable
I used a Boppy pillow for my son 10 years ago and I knew this time around I had to have one again. My daughter is 14 months old and we still use it every day for nursing. I highly recommend this for breastfeeding mamas.
Boppy Nursing Pillow, Pink Garden, Ergonomic
Toys and Books
Teething tubes are a must have and my baby loves chewing on this. It was also easy for her to hold on to when she was very little. It was the first thing she really held in her hand and allowed her to practice bringing an item to her mouth.
Baby Teething Tubes - Made in The USA, Mint
Sophie is a kid favorite and my daughter loves carrying her Sophie around. It has lots of spots to chew and squeaks!
Sophie la girafe | 100% Natural Rubber Teether
We loved getting prints of our daughters hands and feet when she was little. They are only small for such a short amount of time so you have to get it while you can! These are great because they do not get ink on her hands or feet.
4-Pack Inkless Hand and Footprint Kit - Jet Black
Baby Wearing
This was the first carrier I used with my newborn and we loved it. It was easy to put on and allowed my baby to be close to my chest.
Momcozy Baby Wrap Carrier, Black, 8-35 lbs