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The Ultimate Baby Registry Checklist (With Exact Amounts)
When I started building my baby registry, I realized one of the hardest parts wasn’t choosing products – it was figuring out how much of each item you actually need.
A friend of mine who recently had a baby shared the incredibly helpful list she used when preparing for her little one. It includes all the essentials along with recommended quantities, which made the process so much easier.
I loved how practical and thorough it was, so I wanted to share it here and turn it into an easy-to-follow : everything” baby checklist – covering the big items, the small things, and even the little stuff parents sometimes forget.
For convenience, I’ve also formatted it in a way that works as a printable checklist at the bottom, so you can easily reference it while building your registry or preparing for baby.
Diaper Bag Essentials
- Diaper bag
- Diapers
- Wipes
- Changing mat (many diaper bags include one)
- Pacifiers
- Pacifier clips
- Pacifier case
- Diaper cream
- Hand sanitizer
- Water-resistant washable bag (for dirty clothes)
- Suction toys
- Burp cloths- around 20
Tip: A diaper raffle at your baby shower is a great way to stock up on diapers
Want to see the exact diapering products I chose for our setup? Check out my Diapering Essentials for Newborns guide where I break down everything I added to my registry.
Bath Time Essentials
- Baby bathtub seat
- Bath toy holder
- Bath toys
- Bath books
- Washcloths- around 6-10
- Hooded towels- 2
- Baby soap
- Baby lotion
- Water thermometer
- Bathtub faucet cover
- Bathtub knee and elbow pads
- Water pitcher
Note: My friend tried the Honest lotion and they personally didn’t love the scent.
I break down the exact products I chose for Bath Time in my Baby Bathing Essentials guide.
Travel Essentials
- Stroller
- Car seat
- Pack ‘n Play
- Travel monitor (non-WiFi monitors are great for travel)
- Hook-on fan for stroller or car seat
- Travel sound machine
- Travel milk warmer
- Travel breastmilk cooler
- Travel bottle washing kit
- Hook-on travel high chair
- Baby carrier
If you’d like to see the exact products I recommend for both at-home play and travel, you can read what I selected in my Best Activity Gear for Home and Travel
Note: A good carrier is one of the most used baby items. Choose one that fits well and supports proper hip development.
Sleep Essentials
- Bassinet
- Bassinet sheets – at least 2
- Swaddles – about 3
- Baby monitor
- Sound machine/nightlight
- Sleep sacks
I go much deeper into all of the sleep products I chose for our nursery in my Newborn Sleep Essentials Guide
Feeding & Nursing Essentials
- Nursing bras
- Pumping bras
- Nursing pads (washable recommended)
- Lanolin nipple cream
- Nipple butter
- Cooling gel nipple pads
- Silerettes
- Passive milk collector
- Bottle brush (large + small nipple brush)
- Bottle drying rack
- Wash bin for bottles/pump parts
- Pump wipes
- Pump bag (optional)
- Bottle warmer
- Bottle sterilizer/washer/dryer (optional)
- Wearable pump (optional)
- Breast pump (often covered by insurance)
- Milk storage bags (also often included with insured breast pump)
- Milk storage bottles
- Bottles
- Breastfeeding pillow
If you’re planning to breastfeed or pump, I break down the exact products I personally recommend in my Nursing + Feeding Essentials Guide
For later feeding stages:
- High chair
- Baby plates/bowls/silverware/sippy cups
Clothing Essentials
- Newborn sleepers – about 10 (double zipper recommended)
- 0-3 month sleepers – about 12
- 3-6 month sleepers – about 12
- Socks
- Bibs – lots!
- Pants (only a few newborn size)
- Onesies (only a few newborn size)
- Summer hats
- Mittens (Optional sock replacement)
- Booties (Optional if Baby runs cold)
- Light Jacket or Sweater
Most newborns live in sleepers early on and grow out of newborn clothes quickly.
Baby Health & Grooming
- Baby thermometer
- Nasal saline mist
- Nose Frida or nasal aspirator
- Gas drops
- Gripe water
- Baby Tylenol or Genexa
- Baby ibuprofen (for 6+ months)
- Nose picker
- Cool mist humidifier
- Baby electric nail file
- Teething relief (gel or teether)
- Medicine Syringe
Note: Always consult a medical professional before giving medication to your baby.
Nursery & Play Essentials
- Crib
- Crib mattress
- Crib sheets
- Changing pad
- Diaper caddy
- Dresser or changing table
- Swivel rocker recliner
- Baby hangers
- Books
- Play mat
- Tummy time toys
- Stuffed animals
- Toy storage baskets
- Drawer dividers
- Closet size dividers (optional)
- Monthly photo props (optional)
- Activity center
- Baby walker
- Diaper Genie
- Baby Bouncer
If you want to see the exact nursery items I chose for our baby, including the crib, mattress, rocker, and play mat, you can click here to view everything in my Nursery Must-Haves Guide.
Download this Printable Baby Registry Checklist
Want an easy version you can print while building your baby registry? Download the checklist below and check items off as you prepare for baby.
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