Everything On My Baby Registry: The Complete List

I'm so excited to share my personal, curated baby registry with you! As an expecting parent, I know how exciting (and also maybe overwhelming) it can be to navigate the endless options for baby gear and essentials. That's why I've carefully selected each item on this list, focusing on what truly matters for comfort, practicality, joy and aesthetics ;) 

This list is a combination of the most highly recommended items from moms I know and trust, the most highly rated/reviewed items I found and some of my own finds I followed my intuition to. I hope my curated picks will inspire and guide you in creating your perfect baby registry.

UPDATE: I'm currently 6 months postpartum so I've added updates below in red sharing what we loved, what we didn't need and what we'd add to the list in hindsight.

How To Make Your Baby Registry Stress Free & Fun

• Do it when it feels fun and trust it will get done: can you work on the registry when it feels fun/flowing and leave it alone when it feels forced/draining? 
• Follow your intuition: let your intuition guide you to the best items for you. which items spark joy? which items feel like a clear yes? which ones do you feel nudged away from? 
• Let it be easy: if any items on my list or recommendations from a friend feel like a clear yes, run with it if it feels right. you get to decide how many options you research and if that adds value for you or not.

When To Start Your Baby Registry

There's no right time to start. I would personally say follow your intuition and start it when it feels fun, flowing and aligned for you.

Where To Host Your Baby Registry

We used Babylist and had a great experience. Make sure you download the chrome extension; it makes it SO easy. When you go to the links below (or any items you want to add to your registry), you just click the pink heart in your extensions menu and it will automatically add it to your registry! The gift tracker was also really helpful for writing thank you notes.

Baby Gear

• Uppababy Vista V2 Stroller With Bassinet - Declan Color

We LOVE this stroller. It's stunning, very functional and folds up easily. We love using the bassinet inside for daytime naps. It's also SO nice that the carseat attaches onto it easily as well. We ended up getting the Uppababy travel stroller too (see below) so we have a lightweight stroller for travel. It's been AMAZING having one brand for our main stroller, travel stroller and carseat so everything is compatible with each other. 

• Stroller Double Cup Holder I started with the Uppababy one which wouldn't hold my cups at all. This one is SOOOO much better - highly recommend. It can hold 2 big stanleys and a phone very securely.
• Extra Uppababy Bassinet Cover We ended up getting an extra cover so when one is in the wash, we have another we can use.
• Uppababy Mesa Max Carseat - Jake Color

Love it so far!

• Uppababy Minu V2 Travel Stroller - Jake Color

• Uppababy Travel Stroller Bag: If you fly with the travel stroller in the Uppababy bag (and register both prior to departure), any damages while in air are covered. We've now taken this on 4 flights with it and it's great. You can check it at the gate (at least we did on Southwest). 

• Uppababy Vista Travel Bag: Great for flights when you want to have your bigger stroller (versus a smaller travel stroller). If you fly with the stroller in the Uppababy bag (and register both prior to departure), any damages while in air are covered. 
• Uppababy Carseat Travel Bag: We've now taken this to carry our carseat and base on 4 flights with it and it's great. You can check it at the gate (at least we did on Southwest). The only downside is there are no wheels or shoulder straps but the carseat isn't terribly heavy. If you fly with the carseat in the Uppababy bag (and register both prior to departure), any damages while in air are covered. 

Why I went with UPPAbaby for the strollers and car seat:

It's the most BEAUTIFUL in my opinion ;) It was also really important to me for everything to "sync" together. The carseat hooks into both the regular stroller and travel stroller and both strollers are pretty easy to fold and transport. I also wanted a stroller that could turn into a double for 2 kids when the time comes and the Vista does!

I know everyone raves about the Doona (carseat that turns into a stroller too) but I didn't love it. My husband is super tall and it's just way too short for him to use. I also couldn't get over the ugly yellow wheels LOL.

If I were going to be running or going on un-even terrain with the stroller, I probably would have gotten a BOB. Both of my sisters have it and love it. It's great for running, trails or even walking on the beach. 

• Baby Monitor: I chose this one because of the high quality image, high ratings and ease of connecting with my phone. 

Works great. The picture and sound quality is good and it's SO nice to have both the monitor and ability to connect to my phone.

• Artipoppe Baby Carrier: This carrier is definitely a splurge but such a VIBE. I treated myself to it because I felt like it would feel so good to have something luxurious and beautiful for myself.

Obsessed. Worth the splurge. It's beautiful and feels really sturdy/secure.

• Solly Baby Wrap: I also wanted a less-bulky carrier to use at home, especially when the baby is a newborn. It's SOOO soft and I can't wait to use it.

I almost never used this carrier. The Artipoppe felt much better on my back so I always chose it. I may try this one with our next baby in the super early newborn phase but otherwise, I much prefer the Artipoppe.

• Uppababy Remi Playyard - Charlie Color

It's stunning and VERY easy to fold and pack up. We've taken it on roadtrips and used it as Leo's bed and it's perfect.

• Keekaroo Changing Pad - Vanilla

Love it; super easy to wipe clean and it's so pretty :)

• Car Mirror Works great!
• Pacifier Holders Works great - very useful to have a clean place to put pacifiers.
• Travel Sound Machine Works great!
• Stroller Fan Works good. I recommend getting 2 so it's easy to always have one charging while using the other.
• Babyletto Crib - Washed Natural/White Love it!!

• Babyletto Crib Mattress Love it!!
• Diaper Genie Love it!!
• Crib Sheets (2) - Cream & Rainbow Love it!!
• Baby Bjorn Bouncer: I was going to get the uppababy bouncer (to save $100) but a friend gifted me their used Baby Bjorn and I just bought a new cover. Love it!!

• Snuggle Me Baby Lounger We only used this for the first month. After that, Leo wouldn't nap or be still in it. It's nice to have but not necessary. I'd skip it and buy one after the fact if you feel you need one.

Diapers

• Dagne Dover Diaper Backpack Large - Great diaper backpack. It's pretty, comfortable and highly functional!!

• Kirkland Diapers Don't recommend; they weren't absorbent enough. We ended up going with the Pampers Swaddlers because they worked great for him at the hospital.
• Kirkland Wipes Love them!
• Wipe Warmer: our night nanny highly recommended getting a wipe warmer so we went with her advice and got one but my sisters never used one and said it was fine. Love it!
• Diaper Changing Kit: I ended up getting this a few months after having Leo and it's a GAME CHANGER. It's the best on-the-go diaper changing situation with a changing pad and compartments for diapers/wipes. I take this everywhere with Leo and it's especially nice traveling. 

Clothes

• Kyte Bodysuit Love it!
• Ribbed Shorts Set - Coffee Love it! 
• Baby Laundry Detergent Love it!

Here are the clothes we ending up buying that would have been good to put on the registry:

• Neutral onesies 5 pack Super cute & affordable! Since it's summer, this is usually what he wears during the day. Between these and gifts, we probably have about 10 short sleeve onesies which is a good number for us (he goes through them quick between spit up and going to the bathroom).
• Kyte Baby footies: SOOOO soft and stretchy. These are my fav PJs we have.
• Several long sleeve 2 way zippered footies for sleep: I wouldn't recommend the ones we got but I'd recommend having at least 3-5 of these for sleep. The brands we like most (the softest) are Kyte Baby, Magnetic Me and Little Sleepies. Marshall's often has a bamboo brand called Milkberry that we also love.

He's basically lived in onesies the first few weeks - it's easiest for us and works well for him because it's summer. Now, 6 months in, he basically lives in 2 way zippered PJs. They are just so easy and comfy.

6 months in, these are my fav places to get clothes for Leo:

• Rylee & Cru (cute, "luxury" outfits)
• Magnetic Me (softest, easiest to use PJs)
• H&M (trendy, cute clothes)
• Old Navy (functional day to day affordable clothes/PJs)

Toys

• Play Gym With Mat - Natural

Love it!

• Crane Baby Play Mat We ended up getting this as a second play mat so when one is in the washer, we have another to use. We love this one too because it's soft, super cute and pretty big.
• Teething Toys These are great but we could have waited a few months on these.

Bath

• Bath Towel (3) - Fog Love!
• Wash Cloths Love!
• Pipette Baby Shampoo/Bodywash & Lotion - Vanilla Ylang Ylang Love - it smells so good!
• Bath Seat - Gray Love!

Feeding 

• Momanda Seamless Nursing Bras: these aren't the ones I originally put on the registry but are my FAVS (by far!!) after trying and sending back like 6 different brands. LOVE!!!
• Earth Mama Nipple Butter Love!
• My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow: If you get anything from this list, I'd say get this. I wish I would have had it sooner. I started with the Boppy (which was annoying because baby would sort of fall through the gap between my belly and the pillow) and ended up getting this instead and it was honestly life changing. It made breast feeding SOOO much more comfortable and easy!
• Haakaa Ladybug Milk Collector 2 Pack I never needed these. I'd start an amazon postpartum list and only buy them if you end up needing them.
• Bottle Sterilizer I'd skip it; we just soak/wash everything in warm soapy water in a big bowl.
• Our lactation consultant recommended Dr. Brown's Narrow Bottles as the best option to use in conjunction with breast feeding and they're working great for us. 
• Bottle Warmer - White Works great!
• Milk Storage Bags Work great!
• Bottle Brush Works great!
• Bottle Dish Soap Works great!
• Bottle Drying Rack Love!
• Burp Cloths - Bliss Love! I'd recommend buying a lot of burp cloths (like 12 lol).
• Pacifiers - Coconut/Toast I'd skip these. Our lactation consultant recommended Nanobebe ones as the best option for us to keep breast feeding working well. After a couple months, we switched to Avent Soothie Pacifiers based on her recommendation. We also used these when Leo was teething and they were his fav.
• Fridababy Humidifier Works great! I turn it on anytime I think Leo is getting a stuffy nose or cold. He hasn't actually gotten sick yet :)
• Sound Machine Love it!
• Flange Measuring Tool This measuring card is very helpful for getting the correct size flange for your pump (incorrect sizing creates a lot of pain so it's best to get it right). You may need to remeasure a few days postpartum as the size may have changed from when you were pregnant. A lactation consultant can also help you with the proper measurement.

Feeding Items We Could Have Waited A Few Months To Get

• High Chair - Classic Oat

We just started using the high chair (5.5 months in). It's beautiful and easy to use. I don't have much to compare it to but we like it and have no complaints.

• Fruit Food Feeder - Oat We started using these around 4-5 months when Leo started teething. I would put frozen breast milk in them and let him eat like a popsicle.
• Bibs - Set Of 2 Rainbows Seems great but could have waited a few months to get.
• Feeding Set - Beige So far so good but we've only used a couple times. I am handwashing only as I've heard silicone stuff tastes like soap after going through the dishwasher. Didn't need until 5.5 months.

Health

• Aquaphor Healing Ointment Love it!
• Bordreaux's Butt Paste Works great!
• Vaseline Love it!
• Genexa Infant Pain Reliever Works great!
• Gripe Water For Gas/Colic Works great!
• Baby Nail File Kit Love it!
• Baby Forehead Thermometer Haven't used yet but it's nice to have for if/when we need it.
• Baby Rectal Thermometer: my sis who's a nurse said these are much more accurate. Haven't used yet but it's nice to have for if/when we need it.
• Nostril Bulb Syringe Haven't used yet but it's nice to have for if/when we need it.
• Hand Sanitizer WipesVery convenient when we need to quickly sanitize our hands. I leave some in the car and keep some in the diaper bag.
• Nasal Drops: These are amazing for a stuffy nose! Def good to keep on hand. 

Nursery

• Pottery Barn Birch Shelves These shelves might be my fav thing in our home. They're SO perfect for the nursery.
• Crate & Barrel Dresser  Love it; we just set the changing pad and wipe warmer right on top and use it as our changing station.
• Crate & Barrel Swivel/Recliner I basically live in this recliner all day; it's so comfortable and perfect for nursing. It's also stunning. 
• Nursery Name Sign Love it!
• Blackout Curtains Love it! They don't make the room 100% dark but they work perfectly for Leo.

Since we hired a night nanny, we decided to hold off on a bassinet for now but this was the one I was going to get (or probably will get if we end up needing/wanting one).

^This photo shows the Crate & Barrel Recliner which we LOVE (it' so beautiful and comfortable) and it's the one I'd recommend. We ended up moving it to the living room because I think I'll want it there most and then got a cheap one from Amazon (in the photo above) to have temporarily in the Nursery for our night nanny. 

Sleep

• Maxi-Cosa Bassinet: I love this bassinet but I don't think we actually needed it. Leo slept in a crib since birth and for traveling, the Uppababy Remi Playyard is easier and lighter to carry.
• Swaddles (3)

We mostly used these as travel blankets since they're small, light and soft. They are not ideal for swaddling because you have to "manually" wrap the baby and we wanted the easiest option.

Our fav swaddles were the HALO Sleep Sack Swaddle & Ollie Swaddle. The Ollie isn't cheap but was well worth it for us.

We also tried the very popular Love to Dream Swaddle Up but he didn't seem to love it. 

Once Leo starting rolling over (he was really early at 9 weeks), we used the HALO sleep sacks and these TOTBASIC sleep sacks. The HALO is softer while the TOTBASIC is cuter ;)

Postpartum/Recovery

I made a separate blog for my postpartum favs and recommendations which you can find here. These are great to put on the registry too if you want!

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