Baby registry suggestions

Newborn; highly recommended

• Over the shoulder burp cloths: https://www.babylist.com/gp/tiny-kind-burp-cloth-4-pack/35698/1345380
  
  • We used these on day 1 and now 8 months in we still use them every day
• Small burp cloths: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1V5NNXD
  • For small messes - get like 20 of them so you don't feel bad about wiping something up and just tossing it in the hamper to include in your regular baby laundry
• Velcro-style swaddles: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPS1B8WB
• Tuck and wrap muslin swaddles: https://www.babylist.com/gp/aden-anais-cotton-muslin-swaddle-4-pack/2081/15193
• Diaper bag: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X3QBP6P
  • Easily the best on the market
• UPPAbaby Mesa car seat: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B94TJ36K
  • This and the Chicco KeyFit 35 are probably the best car seat options, and we went with this one because it paired nicely with the UPPAbaby stoller (see below)
  • Works for newborns all the way up to 35 lbs (~2 yr)
• Car seat mirror: https://www.babylist.com/gp/brica-360-baby-in-sight-pivot-mirror/21458/697850
• Forehead thermometer:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085WT81CB
• Gentle snip nail clippers: https://www.babylist.com/gp/fridababy-nailfrida-the-snipperclipper-set-2016/12411/18204
• Bath thermometer: https://www.babylist.com/gp/dreambaby-room-and-bath-thermometer/21025/9196
• Hooded towel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJHL34L6
  • The hood helps keep the baby warm while drying and dressing
• Diaper pail: https://www.babylist.com/gp/ubbi-steel-diaper-pail/251/414134
  • Seems really expensive, but is so easy to use and completely blocks the smells!
• Bottle warmer: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PZHWH3M
  • Especially if you're pumping and refrigerating/freezing extra milk
• Formula dispenser: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MYW28QR
  • Like Keurig for formula. At first it seems excessive but a couple 2am "shit no milk, I just need a couple ounces" uses and you understand. And when you eventually transition to formula it's invaluable. 4 bottles a day and they're just a button push away
• Some kind of bottle washing solution. We installed a glass rinser in our kitchen and just scrub the bottles by hand and throw them on a drying rack, but if you can't do that then a dedicated bottle washer from Momcozy or Baby Brezza is highly recommended
  • Glass rinser: https://www.homedepot.com/pep/311378331
  • (No specific recommendation for a dedicated bottle washer)

Needed later/eventually; still highly recommended

• Zip up swaddles (starting at like 2 months): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MJXHM48
• Highly absorbent bibs (starting once they start sitting on their own): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9ZX9C9F
  • Fantastic for spit ups, runny noses, and especially once they start teething because they will drool so much you'll wonder how they're not withered up like a raisin
• UPPAbaby Cruz Stroller: https://www.babylist.com/gp/uppababy-cruz-v2-stroller/24413/1191825
  • Lots of good choices in this category and honestly its one of the few things where more expensive really does mean better (usually)
  • Main selling points for UPPAbaby are the really nice car seat from the same company, plus big wheels, built-in shocks, and support for bassinet if you need a bassinet in the first couple months
  • If you are planning for more than one kid, then the Vista might be a better choice. It's slightly bigger and has two seat mounting spots
• Silicone feeding bibs: https://www.babylist.com/gp/aeiou-bib-2-pack/25950/1225055

Honorable mentions

• Hamper: https://www.babylist.com/gp/sprucely-large-rope-basket/38936/1532342
  • Fits a trash bag, but is also machine washable. Great for keeping the little one's clothes separate from yours
• Bouncer seat: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C7KWB26
  • Great when you just need to free your hands for a minute
• Hatch Rest+ 2nd Gen (night light/noise machine): https://www.babylist.com/gp/hatch-rest-2nd-gen/26361/1249891
  • Can set up schedules or program different tap presets, etc.