Baby Registry Checklist

When it comes to getting ready for baby, shopping can become an overwhelming task. At GreenPea Baby, our goal is to make Shopping for Baby Simplified™ through matching your needs to the best products.  We scour the market for the top reviewed choices and utilize our mom product review team to provide you with the best of the best. No more guessing, just expert assistance from our friendly staff.   Call us today at 1-800-273-6489.

 

Equipping the Nursery

o   Crib

o   Mattress

o   Bedding

o   2-3 Fitted Crib Sheets

o   Changing table or dresser

o   Changing Pad and 2-3 Covers

o   Nightlight

o   Lighting

o   Air Purifier

o   Artwork

o   Rug

o   Mobile

o   Diaper Pail

o   Wipe Warmer

o   2-3 Swaddle Blankets

o   Glider

o   Baby Monitor

o   Sound Machine

o   Toy Basket

 

 

Mom and Dad’s Room

o   Bassinet, Cradle or Mini Crib

o   1-2 extra sheets

o   Nightlight

o   Changing Pad

o   Diaper Caddy (stocked with diapering supplies and and an extra outfit)

o   Basket stocked with burp cloths, nasal aspirator, breastfeeding

o   Nursing Pillow

 

Layette

o   Take Me Home Outfit

o   5-8 Pajamas

o   2-3 Gowns or Blanket Sleepers

o   5-8 Bodysuits

o   2-3 pairs of mittens (to protect from scratching)

o   1-3 hats

o   2-3 Rompers

o   1-2 Dressy Outfits

o   1 Christening Gown if applicable

o   5-8 Pairs of socks or booties

o   5-8 Pairs of Pants

o   1-2 Jackets or Sweaters

o   1 Snowsuit or Bunting for winter babies

o   1-2 Swimsuits for summer babies and swim diapers

 

Breastfeeding

o   Nursing Pillow

o   Nipple Butter

o   Nursing Pads

o   Gel Pads for engorgement

o   Milkmaid Tea for increased production

o   Nursing Cover

o   Travel Nursing Pillow

o   Burp Cloths

o   Breast Milk Storage Cups or Bags

o   Breast Pump

o   2-3 Nursing Bras

o   4-5 Bibs (small -preferably two layers of cloth with waterproof layer between)

 

 

 

 

Bottle Feeding

o   12-16 Bottles with newborn nipples (both 4oz and 8oz)

o   Bottle Drying Rack

o   Bottle and Nipple Brush

o   Dishwasher Basket for nipples and other small parts

o   Burp Cloths

o   Bottle Warmer

o   4-5 Bibs (small-preferably two layers of cloth with waterproof layer between)

o   Formula

o   Bottle Sterilizer

 

 

Diapering - Disposable

o   2-3 Large boxes of newborn size diapers

o   Baby wipes

o   Diaper cream

o   Diaper Pail and liners

o   Wipe warmer

o   Diaper Caddy (for changing diapers in other areas of the house)

o   Changing Table and Pad

o   2-3 Changing pad covers

 

 

Diapering - Cloth Diapers

o   24-30 Cloth Diapers (all in ones or pockets) or 6-7 covers and 24-30 prefolds or inserts

o   2 Med. Size Wet Bags or Wet/Dry Bags

o   1-2 Hanging Wet Bags (1 for bathroom, 1 for nursery unless using a diaper pail)

o   Diaper Pail (must be one that you can use your own bags)

o   Cloth Diaper Rated Diaper Cream

o   Snappis for prefolds if applicable

o   Cloth Wipes

o   Spray bottle for water or wipe solution if making your own

o   Diaper Sprayer

o   Cloth Diaper Detergent

o   Biodegradable Liners

o   Doublers

 

Bathing Baby

o   Bath tub with newborn sling

o   Shampoo/Body wash

o   Lotion

o   5-6 Washcloths

o   2-3 Towels or Hooded Towels

o   Bath Kneeler (for your knees!)

o   Hairbrush

o   Bath Toys and Toy Storage

o   Bath Thermometer

 

 

The Medicine Cabinet

o   Nail Clippers

o   Nasal Aspirator

o   Baby Thermometer

o   Saline Nasal Drops

o   Medicine Dropper

o   Cotton Balls

o   Alcohol swabs and bandages

o   Baby Gas Drops

o   Boo Boo Bunny (for little bumps and scrapes)

 

Essential Gear

o   Diaper Bag

o   Baby Carrier or Sling

o   Stroller - preferably one that takes an infant car seat

o   Infant or Convertible Car Seat with extra base for second car

o   Pack n Play

o   Bouncy Seat or Swing

o   Activity Mat

o   High Chair - preferably one that reclines and adjusts for height

o   Changing Pad

 

Feeding Baby

o   High Chair

o   Baby Food Processor or Food Mill (if making your own baby food)

o   4-5 Baby Food Storage Cube Trays

o   3-4 Bibs - medium to large, waterproof

o   Plates, Bowls, Spoons

o   Sippy Cups

 

Teething Solutions

o   2-3 Teethers (choose a variety of textures from a hard ring to soft and textured to find the best solution for your baby)

 

Comforting Baby

o   Lovie Blankie (once your baby takes to one, buy 2 more of the same blankie and change them out frequently)

o   Pacifiers

o   Wubanub (for those babies with Soothie Pacifiers)

o   Music and Sound Machines

o   Bouncer or Swing

o   Glider for rocking baby

o   Mobile

 

Play Time

o   Activity Gym

o   Rattles, Squeakers, Balls

o   Soft Blocks

o   Bouncer

 

Baby Proofing

o   Make sure crib slats are no more than 2 3/8” apart (use a soda can to measure)

o   Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

o   Baby Monitor

o   Window Guards

o   Baby gates

o   Outlet Covers

o   Toilet Latches

o   Doorknob guards

o   Stove knob covers and stove-top shield

o   Padding for sharp corners

o   Fireplace guards

o   Drapery and Blind Cord Wind-Ups -keep cords out of reach (do not put a crib or changer within reach)

o   Remove potentially dangerous household plants

o   Cabinet Locks

o   TV/DVD/VCR guards

o   Set water heater at 120 degrees Fahrenheit or less

o   Furniture safety straps or anchors

 

Baby Wearing

o   Sling, carrier or backpack. Make sure that your carrier meets JPMA certification and that it is not a pocket type carrier where the baby is placed in a C position which could cut off air flow. Read more about the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recommendations.

 

Just For Mom

o   Belly Bandit

o   Postpartum Recovery Kit

o   Booby Tubes or gel packs for engorgement

o   Teas to help increase or reduce milk production

o   Bottom Balm

o   Nipple Butter

o   Pregnancy Journal

o   Baby Keepsake Book

o   Document File for Baby’s Paperwork

o   Ultrasound Frame

o   Diaper Bag

 

Just For Dad

o   Diaper Bag

o   Camera and/or Camcorder

o   Notebook for names of who to call

o   File for important documentation such as the birth plan, doctor numbers, etc.

o   Baby Carrier or backpack

o   Extra Car Seat Base

o   Watch with second hand to time contractions