Add These Essential Items to Your Baby Registry Checklist

Alison Allsopp
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Let's face it—being pregnant can be stressful. There's so much anticipation, and time seems to crawl by. One way to cope is retail therapy. Making sure you have your arsenal stocked with expert-recommended baby products will make the transition into parenthood run as smoothly as possible. It can also be daunting to figure out where to start shopping. The truth is babies are all very different. What works for one may not work for others, so lots of options to try can set the new family up for success. That's why we've put together an easy to reference list of the best baby products for all the major purchases that need to happen prior to the little one's arrival. If you're looking for a baby shower gift idea or a gift for a new mom, this is a great place to begin!

Where to Register

When To Complete the Registry

Some people like to wait until they know the baby's sex before completing their registry. This can happen as early as 12 weeks and as late as 20 weeks. For those that are waiting to be surprised at birth by the sex, they can get started right away.

What to Register for

These items will have new families set up for success when they are first bringing baby home. After that they can troubleshoot what items they are missing and go from there.

What Not to Put on Your Baby Registry

We find that people tend to be generous at baby showers and purchase items that are not included on the registry list. You can expect to get some clothes, blankets, toys, and books, so we would recommend leaving those items off the list. Also, most parents agree that wipe warmers and bottle warmers are an unnecessary addition to the nursery.

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