33 Best Baby Registry Must Haves
When you first start thinking about what you need for a baby, you soon realise the possibilities are endless (not to mention expensive!). So you need a baby registry checklist so that things don’t get out of hand! Use the baby registry to make a list of your baby registry must haves.
Baby Essentials: The Must-Haves
Let’s start with the basics—these are the items you absolutely need to have ready before baby arrives.
Baby Essentials: The Must-Haves
Stock up, but don’t go overboard—babies grow fast! If there's one thing that is guaranteed, it's that a baby will go through a lot of nappies. You will need to decide if you are going to use disposable or cloth diapers.
You’ll be using these A LOT. Consider fragrance-free options for sensitive skin. It still amazes how many baby wipes we get through in a week. But then if you're like me, you clean most things - not just the baby - with a baby wipe. Plus, a baby that likes to sit and pull every single wipe out of the packet does not help!
You'll want a good diaper cream to help prevent and treat nappy rash.
A diaper bin is fabulous, it really hides all smells and is great for disposing of dirty diapers - especially in the middle of the night or when it's raining so you don't have to go outside as often!
How To Create A Baby Registry Checklist
Creating a baby registry is a fantastic way to prepare for your little one’s arrival while also making it easy for friends and family to support you with the items you need most. If you’re just getting started, you might feel a bit overwhelmed, but don’t worry! I’m here to walk you through the process, starting with setting up your Amazon Baby Registry.
Step 1: Setting Up Your Amazon Baby Registry
Amazon is one of the most popular places to create a baby registry, and for good reason! They offer a huge selection of products, great benefits, and a user-friendly platform. Let’s get started!
1. Sign Up or Log In
- First, you’ll need to either log in to your existing Amazon account or create a new one. If you don’t have an Amazon account yet, it’s quick and easy to set one up.
2. Navigate to the Baby Registry
- Once you’re logged in, go to the Amazon Baby Registry page. You can find this by typing “Baby Registry” in the Amazon search bar or by visiting Amazon’s Baby Registry.
3. Click “Create a New Baby Registry”
- On the Baby Registry page, click the button that says “Create a New Baby Registry.” This will take you to a setup form where you can enter details about your baby, due date, and your shipping address.
4. Fill Out Your Information
- Your Name & Partner’s Name: This helps friends and family find your registry.
- Expected Arrival Date: This gives others an idea of when they should have gifts ready.
- Shipping Address: Ensure you add the correct address where you’d like gifts to be sent.
- Privacy Settings: You can choose to make your registry public, private, or only accessible to those with a direct link. This gives you control over who can see your registry.
5. Start Adding Items
- Once your registry is set up, you can start adding items. Amazon makes this super easy with their “Registry Checklist” feature, which offers suggestions across all categories, from baby gear to feeding essentials.
Step 2: Building Your Baby Registry Checklist
Now that your registry is set up, it’s time to start adding items. Here’s how to ensure you cover all your bases:
1. Use Amazon’s Registry Checklist
- Amazon provides a built-in checklist that covers all the essential categories: feeding, diapering, nursery, travel, and more. You can use this as a guide to ensure you don’t miss anything.
2. Customize Your List
- While Amazon’s checklist is comprehensive, feel free to customize it based on your needs. Think about your lifestyle, space, and specific preferences when adding items.
3. Prioritize the Essentials
- Focus first on the must-have items, like a crib, car seat, diapers, and feeding supplies. Then, move on to the nice-to-haves, like nursery decor, toys, and gadgets.
4. Mix Price Points
- Add items at various price points so that friends and family can choose gifts that fit their budget. Amazon lets you sort items by price, making this step a breeze.
5. Take Advantage of Amazon’s Tools
- Universal Registry Button: You can add items from other websites to your Amazon registry with their Universal Registry button.
- Completion Discount: As your due date approaches, Amazon offers a completion discount on remaining items in your registry. It’s a great way to get the things you need at a reduced price.
- Group Gifting: For big-ticket items, Amazon allows multiple people to contribute, making it easier for friends and family to chip in.
Step 3: Share Your Registry
Once your registry is set up and filled with everything you need, it’s time to share it with your loved ones.
1. Get the Link
- Amazon provides a unique link to your registry that you can share via email, text, or social media.
2. Include It on Invitations
- If you’re having a baby shower, include your registry link on the invitations to make it easy for guests to find.
3. Send a Personalized Message
Sometimes a personal touch goes a long way. Consider sending a direct message to close friends and family with a note about how excited you are for them to be a part of this journey with you.
I agree with all of these! I didn’t even realize until I had my first baby that things like mittens were an absolute necessity. With my second, I was all prepared with these items, only to realize that my son wasn’t interested in the pacifier. Made things tricky at times! Great post, though!
Mittens are a must, its amazing how much a little baby can manage to scratch their faces in the night – mine little man was terrible – i think he is actually wolverine!
MUSLINS! My daughter is surgically attached to her filthy frayed square of textile biohazard, It is her comforter and without it sleep is impossible. When she was younger we could get away with any muslin. Now it has to be the manky one or else! #AnythingGoes
My son loves his dummy and has a collection of them hidden round the house. He’s getting better but trying to wean him off them is very tricky,
Muslins saved me many a times from sick! little man has a million dummys but yet we can never find one 🙂
Muslins and dummies were definitely our life-savers with Oscar! I wanted a nappy bin but never had the space for one so now we just put them outside the door until we go down to the bin 😉 The neighbours must love us!
Socks are great…until they learn to take them off all the time!
Our nappy bin is amazing we are still using it through the nappy / potty training phase, i’m really impressed with how long its lasted. Toddler socks drive me nuts – he takes them off all over the place!
Great list 🙂 Scratch mitts irritated me from day one as they were constantly falling off but I ADORE the onesies with the built in over-the-hand bits, usually Next do them. Muslins are ESSENTIAL, my son uses one even now as a comforter 🙂 #thebabyformula
We discovered the onsies with mittens when he was about a year old – I wish I’d known about them sooner they are amazing!
I agree with all of these (except we haven’t used a dummy, but I know they are vital to so many). Have you tried Aldi muslins, they’re so soft (I recommend them to everyone, and haven’t tried the Asda ones, so they might be the same).
Nappy bins seem like a con, but are SO worth it 🙂
Great post thanks for sharing and hope you can join again next week #TheBabyFormula
I don’t know what I’d do without the nappy bin – had it 2 years now it’s amazing! Ohh good tip about the Aldi muslins- the Asda ones are pretty absorbent but not very soft even when tumble dried! x
Apologies for my slow response,
A great list here! We stupidly didn’t use scratch mits when Rowan was born and he ended up with quite a few scratches.
We have that nappy bin and it’s brilliant,
Of course you can’t go wrong with muslins, we still use them!
Thanks for linking up with #TheWishlistLinky
Laura x
These are all a must and I wouldn’t have survived without them. Thanks for linking up to #justanotherlinky xx
This is a great list and must haves!
Thanks for linking up to #justanotherlinky
Oh yes, the Muslins were a lifesaver for me! Definitely on the must have list. Thanks for sharing with #abitofeverything
I still use muslins! I don’t know how I lived without them. I use them to wash my face everyday now. #anythinggoes
Brill idea! I’ve still got a pile of them from when little one was a baby. They saved us from sick many a time especially as he had bad reflux!!
Scratch mittens are by far one of the best things ever. Babies have the sharpest nails ever.
I know right?! How can someone so small be so dangerous!
I have those exact muslins, socks, and mittens! I love the Swaddle Me blanket wraps also. They have Velcro, so you do not have to protect the art of swaddling. They also make sizes to grow with your baby. I would add those to the list!
I found mittens got lost in the washing machine along with the odd socks! But did find a use for the odd sock pair and that was….mittens! Agree with Muslims and dummies too!
I think we have more odd socks than matching pairs!
I have the muslin blankies and they were great for my summer baby, but I find flannel ones are more versatile and absorbent. I don’t have a single other item on this list for my 2 little ones and I don’t feel that they are missed in our home.
Flannel ones sound great – love that they are more absorbent 🙂