Baby Registry Checklist: Gift Ideas and Essentials

Being a new mom is a blessing, but it doesn’t come with instructions! With all the baby items out there, it can be hard to figure out which items are needed right away, which are nice to have and which aren’t needed at all. This baby registry checklist will help you determine everything you really need to welcome your little bundle of joy.

Nursery

Changing table	Completed
Nursery organizing bins	Completed
Bassinet	Completed
Crib	Completed
Rocker	Completed
Space heater	Completed
Wind chimes	Completed
Hamper	Completed
Storage bins	Completed

Sleep

Blanket (3)	Completed
Swaddlers (3)	Completed
Nightlight	Completed
White noise machine	Completed
Crib sheets (3-5)	Completed

Clothing

Onesies (7-10)	Completed
Pajamas (5-7)	Completed
Shirts (5-7)	Completed
Socks and booties (4-6)	Completed
Hats (2)	Completed
Mittens	Completed
Leggings, pull-ons	Completed
Swimsuit	Completed

Diapering

Disposable diapers or cloth diapers	Completed
Diaper bag	Completed
Baby wipes	Completed
Diaper pail	Completed
Diaper rash cream	Completed

Health

First aid supplies	Completed
Baby nail clippers	Completed
Bulb syringe	Completed
Humidifier	Completed
Allergen-free laundry detergent	Completed
Teething toys	Completed
Digital thermometor	Completed
Baby soft brush	Completed
Baby pain medicine	Completed
Sunscreen	Completed
Baby face wipes	Completed

Safety

Baby monitor	Completed
Childproofing tools	Completed
Safety gates	Completed
Power outlet covers	Completed

Feeding

Nursing pillow	Completed
Nursing-friendly clothing	Completed
Breast pump	Completed
Pumping accessories	Completed
Burp cloths (5-10)	Completed
Bottles (4-6)	Completed
High chair	Completed
Bottle sterilizer	Completed
Pacifier (3)	Completed
Pacifier holders	Completed
Bottle cleaning brushes	Completed
Baby food blender	Completed
Bibs	Completed
Formula	Completed
Drying rack	Completed
Bottle warmer	Completed
Travel placemats	Completed
Baby utensils	Completed

Bathing

Baby bathtub	Completed
Baby powder	Completed
Baby robe	Completed
Baby shampoo and conditioner	Completed
Baby washcloths	Completed
Baby towels	Completed
Baby lotion	Completed
Hooded towels (2)	Completed

Baby Travel Gear

Stroller	Completed
Infant car seat	Completed
Car seat adapter (1 per car)	Completed
Baby backseat mirror	Completed
Baby carrier	Completed
Rain cover for car seat	Completed
Sun shades for car windows	Completed

Play Time

Lullaby and playtime music	Completed
Activity gym	Completed
Baby swing	Completed
Bouncer	Completed
Rattles	Completed
Sound-making toys	Completed
Soothing books	Completed
Stuffed animals	Completed

For Mom

Nipple cream	Completed
Breast pads	Completed
Healing salve	Completed
Comfy robe for mom	Completed
Books on motherhood	Completed
Recipe books	Completed
Body wash	Completed

As you can see, not everything is suited for a baby shower gift, but knowing what essentials are needed will help make your first year as a mom a little easier. If you are still looking for baby ideas or want to add a gift suggestion, check out our bestselling baby gifts!