Key items parents-to-be forget to put on their baby registries
By the time you sit down to put together your baby registry, we’d make a pretty confident guess that you’ve already had to handle about a hundred and one other parenting-related tasks that you weren’t anticipating. Let’s start here: no matter where you’re at in your planning, you’re doing a great job. Parenting is no small feat! In fact, we think it’s one of the biggest ones of all. Luckily, you’re not alone. We’ve helped throw a whooooole lot of baby showers in our couple of decades running the party circuit, and you could say we’ve learned a thing or two.
The parents on our team were eager to pass on a little bit of knowledge to future parents-to-be, so we’ve compiled a list of the top items that you might not have thought you needed to include on your registry — recommended by real parents!
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"You can never have enough of the same lovey. When they lose one — look, it’s inevitable — you'll have a back-up, so they don’t have to miss their favorite comfort piece for even a second.” - Olivia
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17.59
A good nail trimmer is an absolute must-have on every parents’ list because there’s basically a 100% chance you will need to use one for your baby at some point!
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Starting at $14.99
“You think you want to dress your kid in cute clothes but, realistically, the first months you're just changing diapers every 30 minutes… so not having to deal with pants or onesies is helpful!” - Tim
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Starting at $19.99
While some opt for automatic sanitizers, we’ve found that a good old-fashioned brush, dapple soap, and drying rack set actually ends up being easier to use than some of the more high-tech gadgets.
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64.99
"Swaddling our baby works wonders to get him to sleep through the night, but sadly it is no longer safe when a baby begins rolling over. The transition sleep suit has been a miracle!" - Meghan
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34.99
"Best Mom hack I tell every new parent -- it was so effective, especially in the middle of the night.” - Olivia
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26.99
Want to add various levels of gift price range to your registry? Stain remover is an affordable gift option that is accessible to your guests who are on a budget but still want to contribute.
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259.95
This is the kind of gadget that your parents will say they wish existed when you were a baby! This machine is a total gamechanger when it comes to preparing nutrient-rich food for your little one.
If you’re finding yourself furiously jotting down all of these recs (or whatever the digital equivalent of that is these days)… here are a few more ideas to add to your list:
- A well-stocked first aid kit
- A humidifier
- Clothes for when your baby grows faster than you could have even imagined (think 12+ months)
- Formula/formula accessories
- Pacifiers
- A convertible car seat
- A good travel stroller
- A portable shusher
- A foldable pillow
Next steps? Add your registry to your Baby Shower Invitation, bookmark this page as a helpful resource for later, or send this to the parents-to-be in your life! You’ve got a lot on your plate, but we won’t let you go without these essential items. Oh, and last but not least… congratulations and welcome to parenthood! You’ve got this.
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