7 Nursery Registry Must Haves!
I received samples of Huggies Little Snugglers as a thank you for this post. All opinions are mine or that of the guest author cited here.
I’ve got just two weeks left, I’m in the final home-stretch counting down to the arrival of our fifth baby boy! While I might not create an official registry anymore, being on my 5th arrival, I still can remember setting up a baby registry for the first time. By now, I’ve learned that many things we register for aren’t really essentials and we can easily go without. I’m excited to share this fantastic list of “Nursery Registry Must Haves” by Lindsay Pinchuk, Bump Club and Beyond Founder and CEO. I completely agree with all 7 items on her must have list!
Nursery Registry Must Haves
1. Diapers and Wipes
As a new mom you will go through more diapers than anything! It’s imperative to add them to your registry! Make sure you put different sizes on your list so that you have them when baby is ready to move up into the new size. New Huggies Little Snugglers are incredible – softer and more absorbent with a wetness indicator we couldn’t live without as new parents. They’re great for your newborn’s delicate skin. Huggies Natural Care Wipes are my wipes of choice – they have a simple formula and are fragrance free with Triple Clean* Layers that are tough on messes yet gentle on baby’s hands, face and bottom.
You can get a free sample of Huggies Little Snugglers diapers here!
2. Activity Gym/Play Mat
If there is one toy every new mom needs, it’s this one. I am using the same play mat I used with my first daughter. For the first six months it was the only toy we used. This is essential as baby needs a safe place for tummy time and stimulation through play even early on. I love a play mat with a lot of colors, the ability to swap out different toys, and one that comes with a little tummy time pillow. Some of my favorites include:
3. Bouncer/Baby Swing/Lounger
You need to have a place to lay the baby other than your arms when you come home from the hospital. You’ll have to go to the bathroom at some point, right?! My recommendation is to start with one device, and as you see the need you can purchase more. Remember, babies only use these items for about 6 months. Some of my favorites include:
4. Bassinet or Portable Crib
Most often when baby comes home they will sleep with you in your room for a few weeks to a few months or more – it all depends on what works best for you! Since baby will need a place to sleep while in your room, we have a couple of favorites. The Halo Bassinets allows baby to sleep close to you, but safely in its own space. It’s a lifesaver for those middle of the night feedings, as the front bar comes down and you can simply pull baby right into bed with you. We also love the 4moms Breeze, which is incredibly easy to set up and take down, making it perfect for a small space, or even travel.
5. Bath Tub
The tub you choose is dependent upon where you are bathing baby. I love a tub that is easy to clean, store and grows with your baby. My two favorites that I used with both of my kids include:
- The Boon Naked: The Boon Naked is amazing, especially for city living. You can recline it, expand it, drain it and collapse it…making for simple storage.
- Stokke Flexibath: This is amazing in that it totally collapses flat. You can even pack it in a suitcase. It’s suitable from birth to four years and even has an infant insert to make bathing baby super easy.
6. Swaddle Blanket
Aden + Anais Swaddle Blankets. I would be lost without these as they are basically used for everything. Not only are we swaddling in them, but we use them for coverage in the swing, car seat, or just to lay on the floor. They double as a nursing cover among a million other uses.
7. Diaper Pail
Arm and Hammer Diaper Pail by Munchkin. This diaper pail is #1 in odor control. It won’t break the bank – we have two, one on each floor of our home – for easy disposal of our diapers.
Bonus: There’s one more item I would add to my own nursery essentials checklist – a baby monitor! There are so many choices, but I by far prefer a video monitor. Being able to peek in on baby without going into their room and waking them up is absolutely priceless! It puts my worrying mind at ease that my new baby is safe and comfortable while they sleep and helps us all to get a better night’s sleep.
Oh my goodness, I forgot what it’s like to have babies. But, this is a great list of must haves for your registry!
Great list of must haves!! And I agree with your choices. Now if I could only talk my hubby into a third child! =)
Number one on my must have was a swing! The best purchase I could have made for all 4 of my kids. They slept to sound in their swing and I was able to get things done when they napped–like shower. LOL
Great list, and congrats! Can’t wait to see pics of baby in a few weeks!
You got just about everything! I loved Huggies Snugglers for my kids, the bassinet and swing were definitely must haves too.
These are all great things to have in a nursery. I like the pads that go on the mattress that tell you if the baby stops breathing.
These are all great things to have in a nursery. I like the pads that go on the mattress that tell you if the baby stops breathing.
Nice picks. It’s funny how with your first baby you think you need SOOO much stuff, but then by the next baby, you know what is really a NEED.
These are all must-haves for the nursery. I’m just a bit partial to baby bathtubs.
I love this brand, I have been using it for 9 years with my 5 kids. Definitely no leaks!
I’m so far beyond those years that it’s hard for me to remember what I HAD to have. I know I liked having tons of diapers stocked up though.
This is such a great list. Diapers, diapers, diapers! That is one of the best registry list needs. You go through so many of them!
These are all great things to have on a baby registry. I like to give diapers and wipes as a baby shower gift.
Great list, I agree with all, and for those that have twins – you don’t necessarily need two of everything! Well, except the diapers! 😉
It’s been so long since I had babies (my littlest is 9) but I second the swaddling blankets. They were my salvation and a sling indeed.
My cousin just had her first baby in 11 years- boy have thing changed! She learned quickly her bouncer was a lifesaver for mom and dad!
I agree that all of these are must-haves. I have been buying diapers for baby shower gifts lately because I know that they are always handy to have.
5 boys!!!! I have one and some days that’s one too many. (He’s 14 now.) Tushy cream, moisturizing cream (both my kids had eczema), burp cloths and bibs (both my kids spit up a lot), and something for mom. Back in my day it was a Netflix subscription. That was when they mailed DVDs to your house, lol!
Diapers and wipes for sure and then the bouncy seat. My kids lived in ours for the first few months. It was the only way to get them to sleep!
Diapers and wipes are always a welcome gift for new moms. You will never go through anything as much as you will diapers and wipes.
Great list, I agree and had most of those things! The Baby Bjorn babysitter and aden + anais blankets are the BEST. I’d add a carrier like a Boba Wrap!
I agree completely. I remember when I registered for my oldest, I was completely lost about what to put on my list.
Awesome picks, these are great must have items. I would say a breast pump would also be a great item to have.
Onsies, burp towels but you have this covered for sure. Diapers- gosh so many dont get enough and they need everything. I might also add some kind of ointment if the Mom is breast feeding,
I love Bump Club and Beyond, and I must ask if you have the new Halo Bassinest that swivels? I’m pregnant (30 weeks) with twins, babies 6 and 7 and will be having my first csection ever. I am wondering if it is really worth the extra $ or if I should stick with a regular bassinet.
These are all great suggestions! For me, the sling/baby carrier really saved my sanity! DD was able to nap in those for 3 hour stretches!
I so agree. They are all must haves. Sometimes we think we need everything we just don’t figure that out until the second baby.