I struggled A LOT with what to put on my baby registry. As a first time mom, I had absolutely no idea where to start.Â
I quickly became overwhelmed by all the baby products out there and felt an immense pressure that I “needed it all”. Thankfully, with the help of several friends who had recently had babies, I was able to use their recommendations to compile my registry.Â
While I don’t yet know which products and brands I’ll love the most, I hope by sharing my list of essentials, it can help some other first-time moms avoid the confusion and at least have a starting point.Â
Here’s a glimpse at what’s on my list:Â
- Diapers (all different sizes–not just newborn)Â
- Wipes (water wipes came highly recommended)Â
- Swaddles (various types so we can figure out what works best for our baby)Â
- A crib (we want one that can convert and be used later on, too)Â
- Crib mattressÂ
- Crib sheets (was told to get multiple sets for backup)Â
- Pack N PlayÂ
- Stroller/Car seat comboÂ
- Extra car seat baseÂ
- Bottles with different size nipplesÂ
- Bottle cleaning brushÂ
- Bottle drying rack
- Baby car mirrors (one for each of our cars)
- Baby play gymÂ
- Baby swingÂ
- BassinetÂ
- Bassinet sheets (again, was told to get multiple sets)Â
- Baby carrierÂ
- Sound machineÂ
- Black out curtainsÂ
- Baby bathtubÂ
- Baby thermometerÂ
- Baby gateÂ
- Outlet plug coversÂ
- Diaper rash creamÂ
- Changing padÂ
- Diaper pailÂ
- Shopping cart coverÂ
- HighchairÂ
- Baby nail trimmersÂ
- Stroller caddyÂ
- Diaper bagÂ
- Baby monitorÂ
- Burp cloths
- Stroller fanÂ
- Baby wash and washcloths
- BibsÂ
- Teething toys (Sophie the Giraffe was highly recommended)Â
- Baby hangersÂ
- Baby hamper
- Sippy cupsÂ
- Infant spoons
- Toddler bowls/platesÂ
- Spill proof snack containersÂ
- Rocking chair
- Nursery decorationsÂ
- Baby booksÂ
- Clothes (sleepers, onesies, socks)Â
 Of course, you might be able to find a lot of this secondhand and for a lot cheaper, or perhaps you’ll have some friends and family who give you hand-me-downs of things they no longer need.Â
At the end of the day, I was reminded by several moms that as long as my baby has a place to sleep, some diapers, wipes, and a few clothes, I’m pretty much set–the rest is just extra!Â