Baby Shower Registry Checklist

Great news, baby is on the way! Having a baby is life’s biggest blessing, and a perfect reason to celebrate, indeed.

One of the things that is completely necessary when having a baby, especially if it is the first child in the family, is to have a baby shower to stock up on anything and everything baby!

It’s no secret that babies are expensive and require a lot of things that you don’t ordinarily have laying around. Although, you’ll realize after a few months that half of the stuff you registered for is not really “needed,” it’s still nice to receive things for the baby as gifts from other people who care to.

Starting Your Baby Registry

Creating a baby registry for your baby shower should be a fun experience, but can totally be overwhelming for new moms-to-be. How do you know exactly what a baby needs when you haven’t had one yet? By following a baby shower registry checklist!

Here, we are making it easy for you to not miss a single thing. Go down this complete categorized baby shower registry checklist, and have fun getting carried away at a store!

For The Nursery

• Crib
• Mattress
• Waterproof mattress cover
• Crib set (sheet, blanket, bumper, curtains, diaper stacker, and pillows)
• Extra fitted crib sheets
• Crib rail covers
• Bassinet or co-sleeper
• Bassinet/co-sleeper sheets
• Soft blankets
• Receiving blankets
• Changing table
• Changing table pad
• Changing table pad covers (at least 2)
• Dresser
• Nightstand
• Wall Decor
• Lamp
• Rocking chair (for mom, too!)
• Humidifier
• Storage baskets
• Clothing hamper
• Hangers
• Crib mobile
• White noise generator
• Baby monitor
• Baby memory book

On the Go

• Travel system
• Infant car seat
• Additional car seat base for second car
• Convertible car seat
• Car seat protector
• Car shades
• Stroller
• Lightweight stroller
• Ergonomic baby carrier (Ergobaby makes great carriers!)
• Wrap carrier
• Diaper bag
• Shopping card cover
• Insulated bottle holder
• Portable changing station
• Disposable diaper bags
• Nursing cover (personal choice)
• Car seat toys
• Car mirror (so baby can see itself, and you can see baby)

Clothing and Accessories

• Hats
• Socks
• Scratch Mittens
• Onesies
• Sleepers
• Sleepsacks
• Jackets
• Pants
• Shorts
• Skirts
• Leggings
• Long sleeve shirts
• Short sleeve shirts
• Bathing suit
• Swaddles
• Shoes (They’ll be walking before you know it!)
• Tights
• Dresses
• Suits
• Hair clips
• Head bands
• Baby sunglasses
• Baby laundry detergent
• Anything else you find irresistibly cute!

Bath Time

• Infant tub
• Inflatable tub (for when baby can sit up unassisted)
• Tub mat
• Baby towels
• Hooded towels
• Wash cloths
• Rubber bath toys
• Bath toy storage
• Foam letters
• Bath books
• Baby washshampoo
• Baby oil
• Baby lotion
• Towel warmer
• Knee mat/Elbow cushion
• Temperature ducky (Munchkin makes one)
• Tub spout cover

Toys and Playtime

• Infant swing
• Play gym
• Crinkle books
• Board books
• Mirror toys
• High-contrast toys
• Bouncer/vibrating seat
• Playard
• Jumper (Jumperoo is always a winner!)
• Stationary playseat
• Baby DVDs
• Stuffed animals
• Glow Worm
• Rattles

Diaper Duty

• Wipes
• Wipe warmer
• Diaper rash cream

If using disposables:

• Disposable diapers
• Diaper Genie
• Diaper Genie refills

If using cloth diapers:

• Cloth diapers of choice
• Inserts (if applicable to type of cloth diapers)
• Cloth wipes (optional)
• Diaper pail (garbage pails with a lid work well!)
• Large wet bag (for diaper pail)
• Small wet bag (for on-the-go)
• Clothes line (to keep those diapers looking their whitest white!)
• Clothes pins
• Cloth diaper detergent

Feeding

• High chair
• Booster seat
• Portable feeding chair
• Bibs
• Spoons
• Forks
• Plates
• Cups (all stages)
• Snack holders
• Pacifiers
• Pacifier clips
• Bottle brushes
• Burp cloths
• Food processor (Baby Bullet is great!)
• Baby food cookbook
• Baby food storage system
• Baby dish detergent

If formula feeding:

• Bottle warmer
• Formula maker
• Formula dispenser
• Bottle and nipple brush
• Dishwasher bottle basket
• Bottle drying rack
• Bottles (all sizes)
• Nipples (all flow levels)

If breastfeeding:

• Breast pump
• Extra bottles that go with pump
• Milk storage bags
• Milk storage bottles
• Breast pads
• Breast wipes
• Nursing shirts
• Nursing bras
• Nipple cream
• Nursing pillow
• Nursing pillow cover

Health and Safety

• First aid kit (One for home, smaller one for the car)
• Infant Tylenol or Motrin
• Teething gel or tablets
• Amber teething necklace (Yes, these work!)
• Cold pack
• Colic medicine
• Thermometer
• Cradle cap comb
• Hair brush
• Nail clippers
• Nail files
• Medicine feeder
• Gum brush
• Teething rings
• Teething toys
• Teething necklaces (for baby to chew on and mom to wear)
• Nasal aspirator
• Baby gates
• Doorknob covers
• Outlet covers
• Cabinet locks
• Drawer locks
• Toilet lock

So there you have it, a complete baby shower registry checklist! As stated earlier, you will not need everything that is on this list, so it is up to you to use your best judgement. Keep in mind, less is more. Meaning, the less stuff that you register for that you actually need, the more likely it is that you will get what you want! Happy scanning!