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Baby Registry

Hi Friends,

It has been seven years since I put a baby registry together and let me say, things have changed!
With my first child, I was pretty clueless and registered and bought so many things. It turned out to be a lot of wasted money. This time I've leaned on past experience and advice from other moms. I am taking a much more minimalistic approach.
Disclaimer: Each parent and child is different. What works for me, may not work for you. Our budgets may be different and our views may differ as well. There is no right or wrong. I am just posting the closest things to what was on my registry or what I have bought. Some of this I used successfully with my first child, and some I am wanting to try out. This is also mainly directed for newborns and the few months thereafter to keep the list from being too long. I am also huge on researching, but I recommend do some researching for yourself.


CLOTHING


In my opinion, these are the necessities when it comes to newborn clothing. I am not saying my child does not have a closet full of clothes already, but baby boy would be just fine with these items. I am not including any specific links, but I have personally ordered clothing from Amazon, Target, Zara, Old Navy and Hanna Anderson.


AT HOME ESSENTIALS


1. I cannot find the link to these exact swaddles, but I have ordered some from Amazon and the cloud Island brand at Target. I have heard great things about the Aden and Anais brand.
2. Ingenuity Dream & Grow Bedside Bassinet - Dalton
3. Angelcare Baby Bath Support
4. Cuddlebug Adjustable Baby Swaddle Blanket & Wrap
5. Baby Boys' 3pk SleepyTides Hooded Towel - Cloud Island
6. DockATot Deluxe Plus Dock

ON THE GO



1. Diaper Bag Backpack
2. Portable Diaper Changing Pad
3. Baby Car Mirror - similar one
4. Nuna Caviar Tavo Travel System with Nuna Pipa Lite Car Seat
5. Car Seat Nursing Breastfeeding Cover
6. Brica Seat Guardian Car Seat Protector

FEEDING


1. Lansinoh Disposable Nursing Pads
2. I got my pump free through Insurance, so make sure to check with your provider. Spectra Baby S2 Double Electric Breast Pump
3. Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Baby Bottle
4. Lansinoh Milk Storage Bag
5. Muslin Burp Cloths
6. Haakaa Manual Breast Pump
7. Medela Breast Milk Storage and Freezing Containers
8. Motherlove Nipple Cream
9. HOFISH 3PACK Full Bust Seamless Nursing Maternity Bras
10. Boppy Nursing Pillow and Positioner

HEALTH & GROOMING


1. Pampers- my diaper of choice last time, but all my boy moms rave about huggies. I plan on trying both and seeing what works best.
2. Grooming Kit
3. Gas drops
4. Nose aspirator - the ones they give you in the hospital are the best.
5. Fridababy NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator
6. Mommy's Bliss Organic Vitamin D Drops
7. Resinol Medicated Ointment - Recommended by boy moms.
8. Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment - Use this or petrolium jelly for baby boy parts.
9. Zarbee's Naturals Baby Gripe Water - for stomach discomfort
10. TriDerma Stubborn Diaper Rash Healing Cream - This worked the best for me last time.
11. WaterWipes Sensitive & Unscented Baby Wipes

WISHLIST


1. Wooden play gym - I mean they are just so dang cute and its fun for the babies! I have seen these a lot on Amazon & Etsy.
2. Owlet Smart Sock 2 Baby Monitor - checks your babies heart rate and oxygen level. It is expensive, but could provide you with comfort knowing your baby is okay. I didn't have this last time, so I think I will be okay this time.
3. Nuna Leaf Birch Baby Lounger Chair with Toy Bar - I have heard great things about this bouncer.
4. Doona Infant Convertible Car Seat and Stroller - Car seat and stroller all in one. Talk about super convenient! Only can be used for the first few months or until baby is 16 pounds.
5. 4moms mamaRoo 4 Bluetooth Enabled High-Tech Baby Swing - My first child hated swings or anything besides my arms so I haven't pulled the trigger on a swing yet. I like that this one does not take a lot of room and can swing multiple ways with blue tooth hook up.

I hope this helps all my fellow expecting moms. And if you have any recommendations, let me know!

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