The baby registry checklist
What the first months actually use, by category — register for these and you're covered. Our starter lists put many of them one tap away.
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Sleep
- Crib or bassinet with a firm, flat mattress
- 2–4 fitted crib sheets (spares matter at 3 a.m.)
- Sleep sacks or swaddles in a couple of sizes
- Baby monitor
- White-noise machine (optional but beloved)
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Feeding
- Bottles in more than one nipple flow
- Breast pump and milk storage bags, if pumping
- Burp cloths — more than feels reasonable
- Nursing pillow
- High chair (needed around 6 months — registries can look ahead)
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Diapering
- Diapers in newborn AND size 1 — babies outgrow newborn fast
- Wipes, in bulk
- Diaper cream
- Changing pad with 2 covers
- A diaper pail or odor-sealing bags
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Bath & care
- Baby tub or bath support
- Hooded towels and soft washcloths
- Gentle wash and lotion
- Nail file or baby clippers
- Thermometer and basic health kit
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Getting out
- Infant car seat — the one item the hospital checks
- Stroller that fits your actual life (city walks vs. trail runs)
- Baby carrier or wrap
- Diaper bag
- Stroller-friendly blanket and shade
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Clothes & play
- Bodysuits and footed sleepers in 0–3 and 3–6 months
- A playpen or play yard for a safe landing zone
- Play mat with things to bat at
- Board books — never too early
- Season-appropriate outer layer
Don't worry about getting it perfect — you can add, remove, and adjust quantities any time, and anything we don't carry in a starter list you can add from any store with a link.