Baby Registry Essentials

And now for my favorite topic...shopping! I even get excited about the idea of a shopping list. I know...typical. At any rate, when I registered at my local baby superstore, I had my husband with me. We were both tired, and I did not make my list prior to going. This made for a limited registry. There are a lot of things you should register for like a crib, stroller, diapers, etc. I'm just going to list a few things that are essential for your daily sanity.

For baby:

• Bouncer
• Infant swing
• Activity gym/playmat
• Musical mirror for the car - It has instantly calmed my crying infant on multiple occasions.
• Sound Machine for the nursery- I like the Graco Sweet Slumber Sound Machine.
• Receiving blankets (6-8) - I highly recommend Aden & Anais Muslin swaddle blankets.
• Sleep sacks (2) - My baby preferred the Halo SleepSack Swaddle.
• Play yard & play yard sheets (2)

For mommy:

• Diaper bag
• Nursing pillow & slipcover
• Nursing covers (2)
• Breast pump
• Hands-free bustier/breastpump bra
• Gel pads or lanolin cream - A lot of moms I spoke to recommended Lansinoh Soothies.
• Feeding starter kit - Medela has a good one.
• Skin-to-skin carrier This is a new product that I just saw on the Babies R'Us website.

I registered for most of the baby items above and got them as gifts. Unfortunately, I didn't plan for nursing very well. I thought I was equipped with all that I needed to take on the task of breastfeeding, so I didn't register for anything except for the nursing pillow. I know. I wasn't thinking clearly, but now I'll know for the next time.