When you are preparing for your first baby it can be exciting to start gathering your baby gear and preparing your home for your baby’s arrival. One way you can make it easy for friends and family to figure out what you need, is by using a baby registry. While friends may certainly choose to give something personal, homemade, or not listed on your registry, a baby registry list simplifies the shopping process for those who care about you.
Click here to download this free checklist worksheet so you can mark off what you already have, and add what you still need to your baby registry.
Cloth Diapers and Accessories to Add To Your Baby Registry
- 24 Cloth Diapers (24 is our recommended minimum for getting started with cloth diapering.)
- 2-4 Wet Bags (You’ll want 2 minimum – one as a back up while one is in the wash.)
- 2 Diaper Pail Liners
- Diaper Pail Kit
- 24 Flannel Baby Wipes
- Wipe Warmer
- Diaper Bag (Are you a fashionista? Consider one of our trendy diaper bags!)
- Dryer Balls
- Gentle Laundry Detergent
- Gentle Stain + Odor Remover
- Bottom Cleaner
- Spray Pal
Baby Gear and Equipment
- Stroller
- Car Seat + Base
- Seasonal Footmuff
- Baby Swing
- Soft Structure Carrier (Learn more about how to choose the baby carrier that’s right for you.)
- Baby Wrap (Most of our Cotton Babies Mob members say they like having more than one style of carrier in their home.)
Nursing and Feeding Items for Your Registry
- Nursing Pillow + Cover
- Nursing Jewelry
- Manual Breast Pump
- Auto Breast Pump
- 8-10 Bottles and Nipples
- Breast Milk Storage
- Nursing Pads, Bras, and Ointment
- Drying Rack and Accessories
- Highchair and 6-12 Bibs
- Infant Bowls, Plates, and Utensils
- Baby Food/Milk Freezer Trays
- 4-6 Pacifiers
Baby Toys for Developmental Fun
- Rattles and Take-Along Toys
- 2-4 Teething Toys
- Lovey and Stuffed Animals
- Activity Mat and Play Gym
- Hanging Toys for Stroller/Crib/Car Seat
- Sensory Toys (Soft Books, etc.)
Baby’s Bed Time Items
- 2-4 Sleep Gowns
- 3-6 Swaddle Blankets
- Nightlight/Soother
- 2-4 Sleep Sacks
- Portable Crib
- Blankets and Bedding
Bath Time Items for the Baby Registry
- 4-6 Hooded Towels
- 6-8 Baby Washcloths
- Shampoo Rinser
- Bath Kneeler
- Baby Shampoo and Wash
- Baby Bubble Bath
- Bath Toys (See some of our favorite bath time toys.)
- Baby Bathtub
Misc Items to Keep on Hand
Click here to download this free checklist worksheet so you can mark off what you already have, and add what you still need to your baby registry.
Did you find some items you haven’t registered for yet? Start or update your baby registry here!
About the Author
Mother of five living in rural Oklahoma with her husband and children, Angela is the Founder of Untrained Housewife, co-founder of Homestead Bloggers Network and full-time Director of Content and Social Strategy with Element Associates Digital Marketing Agency. She is a CAPPA-trained childbirth educator and labor support doula who loves empowering women through knowledge and understanding to take the next step in their motherhood journey, whatever that step may be.
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