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I'm expecting my first kiddo in April 2022 (eeeep!) and recently discover how daunting it is to figure out what exactly you'll need for your baby — not to mention the process of narrowing down which brand to go with!
Hopefully this lil' list will give you some inspiration and make your process a bit easier 😅.
1. FridaBaby's Baby Basics Kit, complete with all the odds and ends you'll need to unclog your tyke's stuffy nose, trim their nails, help them pass gas, and keep their skin nice 'n' soft.
As a soon-to-be new parent, I gag at the thought of using anything referred to as a "snot sucker," but the consensus has been that it's fantastic and a must-have for any parents' product stash.
Promising review: "If you are looking for a great baby shower gift look no further. This kit has been a life saver when it has come to my newborn. As far as the product 'Windi' is concerned, I thought wow I will never use this. Now I think the fart straw is the most handy product on the market with my colicky gassy baby. The head scrubber gently exfoliates. The snot sucker is way nicer than a bulb syringe. I have used every product in the kit and my son is still only 6 weeks old." —SP
Get it from Amazon for $34.98.
2. A shopping cart cover to create a barrier between your kiddo and all of the unseen germs lurking around — certainly can't hurt during *times like these* and will also prevent them from, literally, sucking on the cart itself (babies are wild).
Promising review: "Love! I was in the market for a nice shopping cart cover. My newest baby definitely is one that puts everything possible into his mouth, so a shopping cart cover was a must this time around. It easy to unfold and fold up. A little tricky to put on the first time but I’m sure I’ll get used to it. It seems to be fairly padded. Covers a standard Walmart cart thus far. I believe it will work for high chairs as well. I do wish it came with its own toys. I would definitely recommend for children that are comfortable sitting up on their own." —Alicia
Get it from Amazon for $28.49 (available in two styles).
3. A splurge-worthy Bugaboo Fox 3 bassinet and seat stroller set you'll pat yourself on the back for selecting once you realize how lightweight it is and how smooth it rolls along the sidewalk.
This is the main stroller we decided to go with — and not just because it's pretty to look at (shout out to the many color options!). It was extremely easy to put together and only took my husband about 30 minutes. It's simple to disconnect the bassinet (and I assume the same for the car seat) with the click of two side buttons. Overall it's very versatile and comes with a handful of useful accessories you can tack on to your registry as well! For example, I registered for the footmuff insert to keep my tyke nice 'n' snug during winter outings.
Promising review: "This stroller is an absolute dream! We used to have just a standard stroller with our first baby, and the wheels were SO loud and bumpy on any sort of crack, but the Fox 3 doesn't jolt or make any noise. It even handles grass easily too! I don't know how they do it, but it's amazing! We took the bassinet out for a stroll, and baby loves to look out the mesh windows — genius! The leather handles feel luxurious, it turns on a dime, and folds and stores easily too. I wish the instructions had some words to go with them, but we were able to figure it out and put it together rather quickly. I'm so glad we took a chance on this one. Worth every penny!" —JulieP
Get it from Bugaboo for $1,299 (available in six colors).
4. A high-tech baby swing featuring five unique motions and speeds as well as Bluetooth connectivity, so you can set your offspring up with the ultimate nap situation. Do they make this in adult sizes?
Promising review: "The fact that I am able to sit at my computer and write this review alone means this is worth 5 stars. My newborn has not slept without being held since we first brought him home from the hospital. He is currently asleep five minutes after putting him into the 4moms MamaRoo infant seat. I would have paid five times this price for him to be able to be soothed. Stop reading this review and buy this if you can afford to, if not mortgage your house, sell your car. It is worth it." —Sir Booga's Mummy
Get it from Amazon for $239.99.
5. A 72-page memory book for the ambitious parent who actually wants to make an attempt to take note of all their kiddo's milestones as they happen.
Promising review: "This book is well-made with thick pages and very cute artwork. It has monthly pages for the first year and pages for many first holidays. It has pages for hand- and footprints, various photo pages for mom and baby during pregnancy and lots of 'firsts' pages. It has extra pages for miscellaneous photos, an envelope attached to the rear book cover and a full blank lined page for additional notes." —C. Pollard
Get it from Amazon for $29.97.
6. A 3-in-1 Fridababy humidifier, diffuser, and night-light to (fingers crossed) help your baby's nursery achieve the *perfect* ambience for a looooong slumber (we're hoping for a full eight hours here...eventually).
Promising review: "This is the perfect humidifier for my daughter's room! The night light is perfect. It’s just enough light so that you can kind of see but not too bright to keep her awake! The humidifier lasts through the night but needs to be refilled the next day depending on what level of mist you have it on. I love it, what a great product! Thank you, Fridababy!" —LA Warren
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
7. A Baby Brezza formula dispensing machine to mix and warm bottles for your little one — it'll make those middle-of-the-night feeding sessions a bit more bearable for everyone involved.
BuzzFeed editor John Mihaly swears by this gadget. He said:
"Listen, listen, listen. Without hyperbole, the Baby Brezza has been one of my best investments for year one in babyland. Late-night feeds no longer become about fumbling, spilling, mixing, warming, and minutes later delivering a so-so bottle to a crying child. No, in seconds a measured and warm concoction is in hand and then in baby's mouth. Just add water to the tank and formula to the dispenser and serve bottles ranging between 2–10 ounces warmed to three different temperatures. The time, effort, and stress this wonderful machine has saved me from is emotionally immeasurable and worth the price tag. It even forces you to clean it after every four uses because that formula gets gunky and you get lazy."
Get it from Amazon for $199.99+ (available in three colors or with a WiFi connection).
8. A Skip Hop play pen complete with a lil' entertainment center to settle the never-ending storms that seem to erupt from that tiny human you brought into the world.
This is on my registry as well! I liked that it had mesh instead of plastic (as noted in the review below) and that it seems like it can be used outside in the warmer weather as well!
Promising review: "If you have a climber, this is the baby yard to get. My 10-month-old feels that no walls should keep him and I disagree. With the mesh instead of the usual plastic on the walls, there isn't a place for them to put their feet on. Also the mesh provides a more open feel than the plastic. I am so glad I bought this (although the baby laments it)." —Keeks
Get it from Amazon for $162.
9. A robot vacuum with over 30,000 5-star reviews you can rely on to clean up your disaster zone of a home while you adjust to being a parent.
Promising review: "This is the first robovac I've had; I love gadgets and I wanted something to save me having to clean so often, especially now that I have a baby at home I wanted something that could help keep the floors clean and be affordable. This vacuum is definitely on the more affordable side of other robovacs. This robotic vacuum cleaner is so simple and easy to use, you just need to take it out of the box and clip on the little brushes, and it is ready to go. You can just set it to auto and off it goes bumping its way around your place. You use a small remote control to use the bot and with it you can access its added features, like 'spot clean' and 'edges' and 'single room.' Or you can just use the remote to move the bot around vacuuming wherever you want. It's not too loud and as long as it doesn't get stuck and start beeping, baby can sleep through its noise. Overall it's a great little machine that does a very decent job of keeping the floor clean especially since it means you don't have to do it yourself!" —al garcia
Get it from Amazon for $159.99 (available in black and white).
10. Expandable drawer organizers from Oxo, so when your kiddo ruins yet another outfit (it's inevitable) you'll quickly be able to grab an appropriate one to change them into.
Once I saw these existed I knew I had to have 'em for my little one's room. We bought him, as I like to call it, an investment dresser that he can use for many years to come — which means they have really big drawers right now! His clothes are super tiny, so I'm planning to use these to keep them organized in the larger space.
11. A caddy starring Mickey Mouse you'll easily be able to attach onto your stroller and fill with all the many things you'll need for an adventure outdoors with your little one.
Promising review: "Love this system, it’s been so useful. My daughter was already a toddler by the time I got this bag but it’s been amazing. We use the little bags for important items we don’t need all the time like hearing aid accessories, inhaler, and first aid kits. And the biggest bag for snacks." —Jessica Thorton
Get it from Amazon for $78.99 (available in four styles).
12. A set of teething toys made of BPA-free silicone to keep your baby company while they chew away and relieve some of the unpleasant feelings in their gums.
Promising review: "I love this teether. My son had four teeth come all at once and it felt like he was getting no relief. He ended up not liking to use most of the ones we gave him because his hands turned into little icicles. The silicone handles are so easy for him to grip, chew and most importantly keep his hands from getting cold. I love the four different gel shapes, all help with getting different areas of his mouth some relief." —Melissa F
Get a set of four from Amazon for $8.49.
13. A wooden walker little ones will love using as they learn to toddle about on their own — it also has plenty of room to store their fave toys for the ride.
Coco Village is a small business founded by actual parents that have a goal of providing families with premium-quality toys. I have this ready and waiting for my little guy — my husband loves that the wheels are covered with a thick layer of rubber that won't destroy our new wood floors.
Get it from Coco Village for $129.99.
14. A darling Delta Children bassinet with a celestial theme and features any tired parent will consider to be *~out of this world~*. We're talkin' soothing sounds, a night-light, a water-resistant mattress, and a large storage shelf.
My best friend (proud mom of an adorable 7-month-old) had this bassinet when her baby was first born and recommended having a few bassinet options (if possible) to scatter around the house so you're never stressed about where the baby can safely lay. This was one of the few she had and loved — especially because it has wheels!
Promising review: "This bassinet is the perfect space for our 8-week-old baby to nap during the day and to lie down when I'm busy in the kitchen or entertaining our 3-year-old! We keep ours downstairs for day time naps and to wheel around when baby wants to lie down but be close to me! It's easy to put together, a neutral color to go with every space, and baby loves it!" —Emily
Get it from Walmart for $47.94.
15. A 2-in-1 silicone feeder pacifier you can use to introduce your baby to new foods (yuuuum!) and help soothe painful gums (teething, fun!). You can fill it with frozen fruits, veggies, or milk and take a sigh of relief when you see how much your kiddo enjoys it.
The set contains two feeders, two large silicone teats, two medium silicone teats, and two small silicone teats.
Promising review: "This is amazing!! I am such a germ freak, so the mesh ones were not going to fly with me. The fact that this entire thing comes apart to sterilize is wonderful. Then add the different-size heads for it; great for those just starting foods. My little one has two teeth and absolutely loves this thing. We use frozen cut-up fruit and veggies and he goes nuts. Keeps him occupied for hours!! Definitely recommend. 😀" —Danielle Fox
Get a set from Amazon for $13.99 (available in two styles).
16. A brushed-cotton crib sheet that'll feel nice 'n' soft against baby's skin and match the ones you have and love on your own bed.
I personally own Parachute's sheets and can confirm you get what you pay for! The quality of everything I've gotten from this company so far has been absolutely worth it.
Promising review: "We love brushed cotton sheets for our own bed, so we got the matching crib sheet for our daughter's crib. The ochre color is so beautiful and fits perfectly with our color scheme. We've washed it a bunch and it's held up great so far." —Megan
Get them from Parachute for $49 (available in two colors).
17. A Coterie diaper subscription to ensure you never find yourself without, arguably, the most important staple in any parents' household.
When you subscribe you'll receive 192 diapers every four weeks, but you can update the frequency or ship date any time. Coterie's diapers are hypoallergenic, fragrance free, chlorine free, alcohol free, and paraben free.
Promising review: "We absolutely love these diapers! We've been using them alongside many other diapers and these are clearly superior. They fit extremely well and look really nice on our baby. They aren't saggy and they don't have random pictures all over them. Thus they look great under white clothes, too — our baby wears a lot of white onesies and the diaper patterns look horrible under there. These diapers also feel just wonderful, and downright luxurious next to the other diapers we've tried. We are really grateful for these diapers" —Daniel C.
Get a four-week supply for $94.50 or $85 when you subscribe (available in sizes NB–6).
18. A Halo Swaddle that can be worn in three different ways, guaranteed to keep your mini-me comfy and cozy at all times. Added bonus? You won't need to fret over learning how to flawlessly swaddle them before bed.
This swaddle is perfect from birth to 6 months, allows for easy diaper changes, and (most importantly) immobilizes their little arms so they can't accidentally scratch themselves.
Promising review: "Love these! Used them with my first and it was a lifesaver. It helped her sleep so much better that I always had several on hand just in case there were any accidents. I plan to use them again with my daughter when she’s born. Definitely a must-have!" —Timmons3516
Get it from Target for $24.99 (available in newborn–S sizes and 17 styles).
19. An outfit (or two) to bring your baby home from the hospital in, you'll be glad you planned ahead when you realize you're going to want to take precisely one million photos of them that day.
In my forever on-going research about how to *try* to do this whole newborn thing somewhat right, I've seen multiple times that it's a great idea to pack at least two outfits to take your little one home from the hospital in. It's suggested to have both newborn and 0–3-month sizing on hand just in case! I love the gender neutral waffle knit options from 2sweetcheeks, a woman-owned small business based in Richland, Washington that sells super soft baby apparel.
Promising review: "Okay, I really didn’t want to spend so much on a newborn outfit, but I could not stop coming back to this piece. It’s gorgeous. It was everything I wanted. So I just did the thing and ordered it. This piece surpassed my expectations! We have accumulated some nice pieces for baby boy, but he doesn’t have a single piece this soft. This is the most buttery, squishy outfit! The color is gorgeous and the quality is everything we wanted. The most perfect going home outfit. I’m so glad I just went with my gut, and got what I wanted. I’m obsessed!" —jacklynpwest12
Get it in mint blue from 2sweetcheeks on Etsy for $49.50+ (available in sizes preemie — 24 months and with or without a hat). There are many other colors available as well!
20. A Baby Brezza Bottle Sterilizer and Dryer, because why not add another gadget into the mix? This one will automatically sterilize bottles, breast pump parts, and other accessories with natural steam.
It also includes a HEPA filter to ensure everything is dried with clean air. It can hold up to eight bottles and two full pump part sets. Additionally, my best friend swears by this product and highly recommends it.
Promising review: "You guys...if you are expecting (or trying to get a gift for someone who is)...GET THIS PUPPY NOW. I ended up getting this after a few sleepless nights and not feeling like my bottles were staying clean while drying on the grass counter mat. This has been a lifesaver. It is so easy to use and works in a hurry. The best part = it dries your bottles too. No more waiting around for them to dry. Every evening I load em' in and they are sterilized and dried within 45 to 60 minutes. What could be better?! Definitely a game changer everyone should have on their list." —MorganS
Get it from Amazon for $99.99.
21. A swivel glider for those late night and early morning feeding sessions. You'll love how comfortable it is and how cute it looks in the nursery when you're not sleepily sitting in it at 4 a.m.
My baby's room is rather small, so we've decided we'd like to put the glider in our room instead. I wanted a chair that would look stylish with our other furniture while also providing the soothing movements Baby will need to fall back asleep — this fabulous option checked all of the boxes!
Promising review: "I got this chair in blue for our nursery. The room is small so we wanted a glider that wasn’t too large. The material has remained clean and new even after 20 months of extensive use. It is a chair that could go in any room." —Hannah
Get it from Wayfair for $399 (available in seven colors).
22. A Skip Hop changing pad with a darling mobile above it to keep their antsy kiddo distracted while they handle the dirty work. Sigh, being a baby is *so* much better than being an adult.
I got this for my best friend for her baby shower and since her little one has come along it's quickly become one of her favorite products! Her daughter loves staring up at the mobile and doesn't fuss as much when getting changed. She also loves that's it's very simple to clean — a big bonus!
Promising review: "This changing pad is the best thing I’ve bought for our nursery. This is my second baby and with my first we had a traditional changing pad with covers. The Skip Hop changing pad is soooo much easier because I am not constantly changing and washing the covers. My baby loves looking at the mobile and it is so stylish in the nursery." —MelM
23. A cradle cap comb that'll remove dry skin from baby's scalp so gently they won't even notice — shoutout to the soft rubber bristles on this comb.
Promising review: "The pictures posted here are legit. It makes removal so much easier and gives more consistent removal than my previous method of washcloths or just scratching the cradle cap off with my fingernails. It’s amazing and gross and wonderful. My babe doesn’t even flinch when I spend 10 minutes clearing his scalp of all the goo. It seems to be soothing to him. I just apply baby shampoo, then brush a little with the blue brush. Then I slowly start to comb in sections all in one direction. Then I go back and forth in multiple directions. It’s shocking the amount of dead skin that comes off. I’ve even used it successfully in his eyebrows (he gets some cradle cap there, too). This is a KEEPER!" —ZMomUtah
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
24. A bath time starter set from Hello Bello complete with shampoo, bubble bath, baby lotion, and wipes so the first time your mini-me needs a little tub time (and by that I mean a lil' sponge bath to get dried milk out of those too-cute chubby arm rolls) you'll be ready.
All of these Hello Bello products are made with plant-based formulas, vegan, and are free of synthetic fragrance, parabens, phthalates. The Dr. Seuss packaging on this set is an added bonus.
Get it from Walmart for $14.98.
25. A simple Graco swing that'll carefully sway baby from side to side so you can hopefully put them down for a little and actually get some laundry done (imagine???).
While there are heavily praised high-tech swings on the market, there's a chance your baby might not be interested in all of that fuss! I have this swing on my registry in case my little guy is more interested in a simple swing without all of the bells and whistles others come with.
Promising review: "This swing saved my life! I couldn't put my baby anywhere or in anything without him waking up 10 mins later. I was getting so tired and couldn't get anything done around the house... until I bought this swing! He loves being in it whether he's asleep or awake. I also like that it plugs into the wall so you don't ever have to worry about batteries going dead. I've had it for about a month now and it's still going strong. I highly recommend this swing!" —Lyndsey Parker
Get it from Amazon for $99.99 (available in two styles).
26. Plant-based konjac bath sponges that'll actually make bath time *so* much fun. Apologies to your rubber ducky.
Promising review: "My 2-month-old always cried during baths, I thought she was the only baby who hated bathtime! I bought these sponges because she has cradle cap and wanted something soft enough to use on her head but strong enough that it’ll get rid of the cradle cap. Well, I ended up using the sponge on her whole body and this was the first time she enjoyed bath time! I think she didn’t like the feel of the rags I was using but likes the sponges instead. This was definitely worth buying!"—Angie
Get a set of three from Amazon for $11.99 (available in three styles).
27. And a too-cute baby bath tub you'll have a *whale-y* good time using. Added bonus? It can be used in a tub instead of a sink (which grosses me out for reasons I can't quite explain).
Promising review: We have a newborn and absolutely love this tub for her. The sling supports her perfectly. The size of this tub is perfect, big enough that my 3-year-old fit in it (when he insisted on trying it out) but small/compact enough that its not obnoxious to store. If you have a standard size bathtub, there is plenty of room to hang this on a suction hook inside the tub to store (and this Skip Hop tub has its own storage hook to make this simple to do). This is the fourth baby bath that we have owned/tried and it is hands down our favorite. I have no complaints, absolutely love it!!" —E
Get it from Amazon for $35.99.
28. A muslin swaddle blanket with so many uses you might not even realize just how versatile it can be until you get your hands on one! One of these blankets can work, of course, as a swaddle, a nursing cover, a stroller cover, or as a play mat.
Sweet Ellie Sue is a woman-owned small business that sells themed bedding for kiddos — blankets, sheets, and quilts galore!
Get it from Sweet Ellie Sue for $24 and check out all of their other muslin swaddle options.
29. Newborn-sized pacifiers (who knew they came in sizes?!) with cute lil' designs on them you can count on to look adorable in photos and keep your kiddo content.
These Mam Pacifiers are said to be ideal for breastfed babies. They also come with a self-sterilizing case you can use in the microwave! When you need to size up you can check out similar pacifiers for 0 to 6 months, 6+ months and 16+ months
Promising review: "These pacifiers are the only pacis that my 5-month-old baby will take. We've tried EVERY brand and she likes these the best. I do recommend getting the pacifiers with the colored designs and not white. The white pacis seem to get lost easier." —Molly L Reed
Get a set of two from Amazon for $5.98 (available in five styles).
30. And a custom pacifier clip with your tyke's name on it that'll help keep their favorite binky, paci, whatever you'd like to call it, from disappearing into an abyss. It took you forever to pick a name — you might as well show it off!
Little Big Heart is a woman-owned small business based on Long Island, New York that sells natural, parent-approved baby products. I personally know the owner and have purchased this pacifier as a gift for others — it's always a big hit! I can also see this being a great investment for parents of multiples who want to keep their kiddo's pacifiers from getting mixed up.
Get it from Little Big Heart for $18.
31. A Moby Wrap Baby Carrier featuring Winnie the Pooh and all of his Hundred Acre Wood buddies — great for anyone who wants to keep their baby close while also attempting to get some stuff done around the house.
This one is a great option as it is made of cloth so it's easy to adjust to fit parents of all shapes and sizes.
Promising review: "This is not the first Moby wrap I have used. There are several reasons why I really like this wrap. First, the color on this one is beautiful and definitely gender neutral. I love that because you can get one with your first baby and use on the next one with no issues. The fabric is nice and soft and very stretchy. I also really love that I can wear it, so can my husband and even my teenagers can wear it. This makes it really versatile. It washes well and I did a stain test and it came out cleanly. It stores super flat and fits in really small spaces. It even fits nicely in a diaper bag incase you might need it. Overall I can't say enough good things about this wrap." —Nicocallie
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in two styles). If Disney isn't your thing you can choose one from an array of other colors, also for $49.99.
32. A DockATot Deluxe+ Dock you'll love for how versatile it can be — plop your baby in there for some much-needed tummy time, for supervised lounging, playtime, or a quick diaper change.
This is another great item you can add accessories to! There's a cabana kit for parents who want to take their DockATot outdoors (available for $65 and in four styles), an array of toy arches and toys you can attach for even more fun, and a travel bag (available for $90) for when you and tyke are on-the-go.
Promising review: "This is our second one purchased. First one was given to a family member. I would call it the sisterhood of the traveling DockATot because so many family members reused my first one. I am pregnant again and decided to get a brand new one and wow is it gorgeous! I will forever recommend the DockATot to parents of babies." —Lindsey M.
Get it from Buy Buy Baby for $175.99 (available in 15 styles) or DockATot for $146.25 (available in 29 styles).
33. A classic lovey for you baby to snuggle with — the best part about this one is that it'll get soft even after you wash it (which you'll *definitely* need to do).
Just remember do not let your baby actually sleep with this in their crib until they are 12 to 18 months old.
Promising review: "This is the third lovey we have purchased for our 6-month-old. I am very pleased with it. It is more of a security blanket with a head (it lays flat with the head in the middle of the square). We needed something now that our baby is trying to self soothe with busy fingers. It works great with the breathability of the blanket (he likes to rub it on his face) and the satin trim. Will likely be buying another one so if it's lost we will have a spare!" —Maureen DeWitt
Get it from Amazon for $15.99 (available in four styles).
34. A modern high chair from Stokke that'll transform into a perfectly-sized mini chair as your child grows. They'll be able to use it right up against your kitchen table to dine alongside the family and it'll look great alongside your other furniture.
This high chair can really do it all. It holds up to 300 pounds (!!!) and it has an adjustable seat and footplate positions for the utmost comfort. Additionally, when your tyke outgrows the need for a highchair you can remove the pieces to turn it into an actual chair for their play room!
Promising review: "We have had such a wonderful experience using the Tripp Trapp highchair for our first two kids that we knew without a doubt we would be getting one for our third baby! We love how versatile this high chair is and how it truly grows with you from first foods to mature eaters! My older boys can get in and out of the chair so easily and we love the adjustable features so that you can customize the high chair for each child. There is a reason why the Tripp Trapp is so famous — it is truly above any other high chair on the market!" —Esther
Get it from Target for $269 (available in five colors) or from Stokke for $199+ (available in three styles and nine colors).
35. Or a more traditional high chair complete with a magnetic tray attachment, in case you'd prefer to keep your kiddo slightly away from the rest of the family while they throw sauce and noodles everywhere.
36. A muslin play mat covered in woodland creatures (so cute!) you'll be able to easily pack up and take with you wherever you go so your baby will always have a comfortable spot to lounge or play.
Get it from Pottery Barn Kids for $69.
37. A starter set of Chicco Duo Newborn Hybrid Baby Bottles with glass on the inside but plastic on the outside that'll ensure your baby's milk will only touch pure glass. This means no gross smells, aftertaste, or discolorations over time!
Inevitably, it'll be up to the baby which bottle brand they enjoy most. My husband and I figured we'd start off with this set — we liked that the bottles are made of both plastic and glass and that they have an anti-colic valve built-in. They're also dishwasher safe, can be used in a bottle warmer or sterilizer, and are free of BPA, BPS, PVC, and phthalates.
Promising review: "We love this bottle and these binkies! We’ve wanted glass bottles for forever, but don’t love the idea of a fragile bottle that can’t be dropped. This is the perfect in between. We try to limit our use of plastic as much as possible, ESPECIALLY in something we’re eating or drinking from. We’re really happy to have found this Chicco product." —Josh Y
Get the 8-piece set from Amazon for $46.99+ (also available in a 10-piece set and in pink).
38. A pack of body suits that, incredibly, snap at the shoulders — perfect for any new parent who is a bit weary of scrunching their teeny tiny newborn's arms in and out of sleeves.
I have these for my baby and cannot wait to test them out! It seems like a no-brainer that baby body suits be made this way and I cannot believe I hadn't come across them sooner! The design of these body suits allows you to dress your baby from the bottom-up, which will make diaper changes go a lot smoother (hopefully). Tabeeze is a woman-owned small business that sells 100% GOTS-certified organic baby bodysuits.
Get a set of six from Tabeeze for $134 (available in white or multi colors and in sizes newborn–6 months).
39. A portable Halo BassiNest Flex that'll impress any parent who has been on the search for the *perfect* bassinet. It's great for bedside sleeping and is so lightweight you can tote it around your home or to a loved one's.
The original Halo Swivel Sleeper Bedside Bassinet is beloved by many parents, including one of my friends who said it's a lifesaver if you've had a C-section (it's easily accessible from bed). It should come as no surprise that this innovated version has been welcomed with open arms. It comes with a carrying bag (yay, easy transport!) and is height adjustable to ensure it'll fit snugly next to any bed.
Promising review: "I came across this new bassinet from Halo and was very happy. I have purchased sleep sacks from Halo before but never a bassinet because they were above my price range. Love that this Flex one is so affordable and lightweight! The quality of the product is great and seems sturdy. It's easy to fold up and comes with a carrying bag." —Robert MacDiarmid
Get it from Amazon for $99.99.
40. An aesthetically pleasing play gym you can count on the please Millennial parents who have primarily registered for neutral colored items (ahem, me).
If only our parents understood we don't want over-the-top, brightly colored items in the nursery. Sigh. This adorable play gym also comes with an option to add a tent so your tyke can play with it for years to come!
Get it from Lalo for $135+ (available with or without the tent attachment and in four colors).
41. A washable rug, so when your mini-me inevitably spits up or pees on the carpet in their nursery you'll be able to pop it right into the washing machine.
My baby's room is going to be a mix of space/Disney decor, so this rug was the perfect addition. It seemed like a no-brainer to me after realizing I could literally wash it at anytime without having to scrub stains away by hand. They have a ton of Disney rugs and Star Wars rugs that might be perfect for you baby's room!
Promising review: "I love this rug so much! It’s perfect for kids and pets and it’s so easy to keep clean. I actually use it where my kids eat and it hasn’t gotten stained at all. 100% would recommend!" —Ashley C
Get it from Ruggable for $99+ (available in 10 sizes and 3 styles).
42. A postpartum recovery kit and upside-down peri bottle you might not want to admit to yourself you'll need, but you'll definitely pat yourself on the back for adding to your registry.
I've been told by numerous parents that this kit is an absolute must-have. I'm personally not excited about it (who would be???) but have already caved and made sure I have all of these items ready to go. The set comes with 4 pairs of disposable underwear, 4 instant ice maxi pads, 24 witch hazel cooling pad lienrs, a perineal healing foam, and a toilet-top storage caddy. You'll need to purchase the peri bottle separately, but from what I've seen on TikTok (and heard first hand) it's a non-negotiable item you'll want on-hand.
Promising review: "A friend sent this to me two days before I gave birth. I ordered it overnight and had it in time and I’m so glad I did. The products in this kit were significantly better than what is provided by the hospital. The cold pads are heaven after a vaginal delivery. The witch hazel pads and foam get exactly where they need to get. This is my third child so I know exactly what it means to be without this kit. I will gift it or recommend it to any and all pregnant women I know." —Martha
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
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