

Having lived in city and suburbs with various aged little ones, we’ve learned a stroller really depends on your lifestyle. We have those cheap-ish ones and they work fine. If you see them under $105, that’s a good deal!ĭon’t forget a mattress& waterproof mattress cover if your crib doesn’t come with them. (We always had the baby in a pack n play until the big kid was ready to transition out of the crib.) These colorful Jenny Lind cribs sometimes dip under $200, and these more modern looking simple cribs come in lots of colors. We’ve had 4 kids in 5 years and only ever used one crib.

Obviously the baby will grow out of a bassinet.

(If you live in an urban area and will be walking a LOT, it might make more sense to get a bassinet that clips in and out of your stroller like this City Select one or this Phil & Ted’s one.) 2-4. These old fashioned Moses bassinet baskets are cute too. I tell everyone I know to snag one of these for baby’s first 3-4 months. We used this SwaddleMe By Your Side Sleeperon the floor at night, brought it to Grandma’s, moved it around for nap-time, brought it outside for baby to sleep while the toddler played, or put it up on a table during the day so toddler couldn’t attack. *I’d buy anything used except a carseat! Minimalist Baby Registry Must-Haves: Baby Gearīassinet | crib | stroller | swing | ergo baby carrier | fun floor play baby seat | infant carrier carseat with a base | convertible car seat 1. Alternatively, my friends and I would all pass around a swing or jumperoo because the babies often only use each large item for 2-4 months.ĭon’t forget to take stuff you purchase secondhand off your registry. For example, we bought a nice fisher price swing for $50, then sold it for $50 four months later when baby outgrew it. We’ve used a buy and resell strategy for most big ticket items instead of storing stuff. If you keep an eye on Craigslist and Facebook marketplace, you can find a lot of things for over 50% less than buying new.*
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Here is my complete guide about budgeting for a baby, complete with a super dorky but awesome + free downloadable, customizable spreadsheet for you to use to figure out how much baby is going to cost.īudget nerds unite! 🙂 3. While all the tiny things are so fun to look at, it’s so important to budget for all the upcoming expenses! Many people live near a Target, ordering online is simple, prices are great, and returns are easy! 2. If you really want to register at a store, I’d suggest Target’s Baby Registry. Plus, online baby registries are just easier for most family and friends. It might be fun to walk through Buy Buy Baby to see things in person, but their prices are almost ALWAYS more expensive than online options, and their selection is more limited. I would do something like Amazon or Babylist. The Categories in this Ultimate Baby Registry are:īut First: 3 Baby Registry Tips 1. So, if you love details & research, you’re in the right spot!! If you want fewer details, just scroll through the pictures and click the links underneath.įeel free to save it on Pinterest for later and share it on Facebook if you think it’ll be helpful for others. I try to explain every single thing and why we like it (or didn’t like something). That’s why I created this categorized baby registry must haves list! I’ve tried to narrow things down for you because you have better things to do than spend all your time figuring out what you need for a baby, what you can skip for a baby, and what the most essentials baby things to buy before birth are. This list won’t be the universal must-have list for every parent because everyone has different preferences. After all, everything is so dang tiny and cute! Plus, it’s super fun to look at all the fun stuff for your new baby. In this post, you will get all the details on popular baby registry items and learn whether or not it’s a “must have” for your baby registry.Ĭreating a baby registry is understandably overwhelming because, well, you’ve never had a baby before! It’s so hard to know what you’re really going to need or want. See my entire disclosure policy for all the boring details. When you make a purchase through an affiliate link, I earn a commission at no cost to you. Some of the links on this page are affiliate links.
