25 Things You Should Definitely Include on Your Target Baby Registry

Target is many things—fashion-collab frontier, home decor heaven, air-conditioned happy place. Now add to those accolades: one-stop-shop for your baby registry. If you’re a first-time mom-to-be puzzling over whether wipe warmers and pee-pee teepees are worth it (and for the record, that’s a no on both), lay down thy burden—and download thine registry app.

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Car Seat and Compatible Caddy

You will need both of these the instant you step out of the hospital and stroll into your new life.

Chicco KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat ($200) and Chicco Multi KeyFit® Caddy Car Seat Carrier ($100)

Nose Frida

May you not need to use this until preschool. May you quickly get over any squeamishness about sucking snot out of your child’s face. And may you swiftly and enthusiastically join the cult of the Frida.

Fridababy NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator ($16)

Rock ’n Play

Forget the fancy robotic swings with built-in MP3 players. This sweet little hammock is all you need when you realize you’re going to have to actually put the baby down at some point.

Fisher-Price Newborn Rock 'n Play Sleeper ($50)

Pacifiers

Unsolicited advice alert: Register for so many more than you think you’ll ever need. They drop on the floor at the rate of three per minute. And if you’re anything like us, falling behind on dishes will become as inevitable as wearing pajamas out in public.

Philips Avent Green Soothie (0-3 Months) ($4 for two)

Dish and Bottle Soap

The five-star reviews don’t lie. This stuff is as essential as sleep, and a whole lot easier to get.

Babyganics Foaming Dish & Bottle Soap, Fragrance Free- 16oz ($5)

Microwaveable Pump Part Sanitizing Bags

We literally stopped washing pump parts by hand—or dishwasher—after discovering these. Game. Changer.

Medela 5ct Quick Clean Micro-Steam Sanitizing Bags ($5)

Diaper Bag

Hands-free and high style. Once you go backpack, you never go back.

Honest Company Diaper Bag City Backpack Black ($150)

Bottle Drying Rack

Anything you wash can drip-dry right here. Plus, the two-part rack itself fits easily into the dishwasher for ultimate sanitizing satisfaction.

Boon Lawn Drying Rack ($22)

Thermometer

We know, we know. The best way to take an infant’s temp is not in the ear. But for nights when you already know she has a fever, this is a painless means of monitoring the numbers.

Braun ThermoScan Ear Thermometer with ExacTemp Technology ($43)

Muslin Blankets

Soft, simple and just so pretty, they can be used to swaddle her, make her cozy or mop up spit-up in style.

Little Unicorn Cotton Muslin Swaddle 3pk - Watercolor Rose ($38)

Velcro-Closure Swaddles

Your best hope for getting him back to sleep after the 3 a.m. silent in-the-dark diaper change.

SwaddleMe Original Swaddle 2pk - Gray Chevron/Stars (S, 0-3mo) ($25)

Special Lovey

The best thing about this plush cutie is the rubber bits your bae can bite on. You know, instead of his hand, your hand, a stranger’s hand...

Skip Hop Bandana Buddies Stroller Toy, Raccoon ($15)

High Chair

Need a safe place to stash him as you mosey about the kitchen? Here, have a (totally wipe-able) seat.

Graco Swift Fold LX High Chair ($118)

Dock a Tot

Moms are obsessed with these mini, baby-safe mattresses. Use them to do diaper changes, tummy time or to have a safe nap on the go.

DockATot Deluxe Plus Dock ($175)

Glider

You may picture yourself snuggled up in bed with your baby. But when it comes to rocking, reading, nursing and napping, THIS is where the magic happens.

Zoe Tufted Rocking Chair ($400)

Play Mat

The Day-Glo colors will definitely clash with your ecru and greige decor. The music would drive a circus clown to madness. But when you see the look of delight on your infant’s face sprawled out on one of these, it’ll seem like the most beautiful item in the world.

Infantino Twist n' Fold Gym Playmat - Pond Pals ($40)

Baby Monitor

Nap when the baby naps? At the very least watch and listen to his breathing neurotically from the next room with one of these smart cams. 

Baby Delight 5" Video, Movement, and Positioning Baby Monitor ($105)

Bassinet

Sure, this will be your baby’s bed for the first four to six months, but there’s no need to overthink it. This simple choice has super-high customer satisfaction ratings and meets all safety qualifications. Sweet dreams are made of this.

Fisher-Price Stow 'n Go Bassinet ($80)

Changing Table

You can’t go wrong with this classic piece of furniture. Gender neutral and easily repurposed as a toddler’s bookshelf, who knew something so utilitarian could also be so cute?

Child Craft Camden Arch Top Changing Table ($95)

Baskets for Diapers and Supplies

Here’s your chance to add texture, pattern and color pops to your nursery. No one needs to know the bins are actually housing an industrial-size tub of Boudreaux’s Butt Paste.

Polka Dot Bin (Small) White & Gold – Pillowfort ($8 each)

Baby Bath

This one fits safely in the sink and has a built-in bucket for shampoo and sponges. Pure genius.

Summer Infant 1-2-3 Taking a Bath ($18)

Carrier

Baby-wearing has never been easier thanks to the wide variety of newborn carriers. This one is appropriate for ages zero to four—no infant insert needed.

Ergobaby Adapt Ergonomic Multi-Position Cool Air Mesh Baby Carrier ($140)

Baby Shampoo and Body Wash

We’ve become so addicted to this one’s subtle scent of orange blossom and vanilla over the years, we now can’t pass a citrus stand without wanting to squeeze a baby.

Honest Company Shampoo & Body Wash - Sweet Orange Vanilla 10oz ($9)

Diaper Genie

Let’s just say this disposal passes the smell test.

Munchkin PAIL™ Diaper Pail, Powered by Arm & Hammer ($50)

Soft Nursing Pajamas

Petal pink and soft AF. Meet your new work uniform.

Eve Alexander Maternity Pajama Set ($45)