BABY REGISTRY

Feeling totally overwhelmed by the process of setting up a baby registry? That’s understandable — babies need so much stuff, and it can be tough to know where to begin when compiling your list of essentials for your future bundle of joy.

But setting up a baby registry can also be fun, and will ultimately make your life easier in the long run. Why? A baby registry tells your eager friends and family exactly which gifts will help you out the most. A registry also provides you with a place to keep track of baby gear before your little one arrives.

 

How does a baby registry work?

A baby registry is a list of items that parents-to-be would like to receive as gifts. This ensures that future moms and dads get everything they need to welcome home their new addition.

Simply come in store, choose the items you would like and we will compile and send to all your friends & family.

 

When should you make a baby registry?

You should feel free to create your registry as early as you’d like.

If you’re having a baby shower, it’s a good idea to complete your baby registry before invitations are sent out so guests have plenty of time to choose.

You can continue adding items to your registry leading up to the shower.

 

What to put on a baby registry

This fail-safe baby registry checklist will help keep you focused as you get ready! It includes every product you’ll actually use when your little one comes home.

Bathing
  • Baby tub
  • Soft hooded towels
  • Washcloths
  • Baby-safe body wash and shampoo
  • Baby-safe body lotion
  • Simple bath toys
  • Faucet cover
Diapering
  • Diaper pail
  • Diapers
  • Wipes
  • Diaper cream
  • Cotton balls and swabs
Medical must-haves
  • Baby-safe nail trimmer
  • Thermometer
  • Rubbing alcohol pads
  • Saline nasal drops
  • Suction bulb
Nursery furniture and gear
  • Crib
  • Bassinet
  • Rocking chair or glider
  • Changing table
  • Light dimmer or night light
  • White noise machine
  • Baby monitor
  • Baby books
  • Baskets or bins for storage
Bedding

To follow safe sleep practices, stick to just a fitted sheet in baby’s crib without any crib bumpers, pillows, stuffed animals or blankets.

  • Crib mattress
  • Waterproof mattress protector
  • 2 or more fitted sheets
Feeding

If you are not breastfeeding, best to start with items that have a star next to them:

  • Breast pump*
  • Breast milk freezer bags*
  • Nursing pillow
  • Nursing bras
  • Nipple cream
  • Nursing cover
  • Baby bottles and nipples*
  • Several bottle brushes*
  • Bottle drying rack*
  • High chair*
Playtime
  • Swing, seat or bouncer
  • Activity mat
  • Soft baby book
  • Soft stacking blocks
  • Wooden stacking blocks
  • Teething toy
  • Rattles or maracas
  • Organic cotton stuffed animals
Clothing

Register for baby clothes in a variety of sizes; most babies grow out of newborn-size clothing quickly, and others fit in size 0-3 right away. You’ll also want to consider the season and how old baby will be in various types of weather.

  • 10 leggings or elastic-waist trousers
  • 10 pairs of footed pyjamas
  • 10 pairs of socks
  • 10 short-sleeve onesies
  • 10 long-sleeve onesies
  • 8 pairs of non-footed pyjamas
  • 5 swaddling blankets
  • 5 burp cloths
  • 10 bibs
  • 3 light sweaters or zip-up hoodies (depending on climate where baby is born/lives)
  • 3 sleep sacks
  • 2 sun hats (for a summer baby)
  • 1-2 bathing suits (for a summer baby)
  • 1 snowsuit with mittens and booties (for a winter baby)
  • 1 soft hat
  • 1 outfit to come home from the hospital in
  • 1 pair of soft-soled shoes (these aren’t essential, but you might want them for photos)
  • Baby-safe laundry detergent
Travel items
  • Infant car seat
  • Stroller
  • Baby carrier
  • Diaper bag
  • Portable changing pad
  • Travel crib or play yard
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Bathing

Baby tub

Soft hooded towels

Washcloths

Baby-safe body wash and shampoo

Baby-safe body lotion

Simple bath toys

Faucet cover

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Clothing

Register for baby clothes in a variety of sizes; most babies grow out of newborn-size clothing quickly, and others fit in size 0-3 right away. You’ll also want to consider the season and how old baby will be in various types of weather.

10 leggings or elastic-waist trousers 10 pairs of footed pyjamas

10 pairs of socks

10 short-sleeve onesies

10 long-sleeve onesies

8 pairs of non-footed pyjamas

5 swaddling blankets

5 burp cloths

10 bibs

3 light sweaters or zip-up hoodies (depending on climate where baby is born/lives)

3 sleep sacks

2 sun hats (for a summer baby)

1-2 bathing suits (for a summer baby)

1 snowsuit with mittens and booties (for a winter baby)

1 soft hat

1 outfit to come home from the hospital in

1 pair of soft-soled shoes (these aren’t essential, but you might want them for photos)

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Bedding

To follow safe sleep practices, stick to just a fitted sheet in baby’s crib without any crib bumpers, pillows, stuffed animals or blankets.

Crib mattress

Waterproof mattress protector

2 or more fitted sheets

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Nursery Furniture and Gear

Crib

Bassinet

Rocking chair or glider

Changing table

Light dimmer or night light

White noise machine

Baby monitor

Baby books

Baskets or bins for storage

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Diapering

Diaper pail

Diapers

Wipes

Diaper cream

Cotton balls and swabs

6 Helpful First Aid Kits for Babies

Medical Must Haves

Baby-safe nail trimmer

Thermometer

Rubbing alcohol pads

Saline nasal drops

Suction bulb

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Playtime

Swing, seat or bouncer

Activity mat

Soft baby book

Soft stacking blocks

Wooden stacking blocks

Teething toy

Rattles or maracas

Organic cotton stuffed animals

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Feeding

If you are not breastfeeding, best to start with items that have a star next to them:

Breast pump

Breast milk freezer bags

Nursing pillow

Nursing bras

Nipple cream

Nursing cover

Baby bottles and nipples

Several bottle brushes

Bottle drying rack

High chair

6 Helpful First Aid Kits for Babies

Travel items

Infant car seat

Stroller

Baby carrier

Diaper bag

Portable changing pad

Travel crib or play yard