Preparing your home and life for a new baby is a fun and exciting experience! It can also seem daunting to try and think of all the things a baby needs. Here are 5 must have items for your baby registry!
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5 Essential Items for Your Baby Registry!
As a mother of multiple, I know it’s tempting to just buy everything that seems helpful, but only a few items are really ‘must haves’ for the new baby. I’ve narrowed it down for you!
Baby Registry Must-Have #1: Diaper Bag
When looking for a diaper bag two things run through my mind: How functional is it? How fashionable is it?
EliteBaby makes an amazing diaper bag that is not only cute but super functional for any mom. It’s also so adorable! Something that stood out to me is the quality of the zippers. It is so frustrating dealing with broken zippers on other cheap bags. The zipper itself is metal with a leather loop riveted to it; I love it!
Every time I unzip the big pocket to grab a diaper, it feels sturdy like it is going to last a long time.
Another thing is that it is not a fish mouth diaper bag. This was a big deal for me because my first bag had that feature and it ended up being such a nuisance because anytime I needed something I had to unzip it all of the way to open it.
This may seem like a trivial complaint but when your teething son needs his rattler and you only have one free hand it becomes very inconvenient. All that to say, I love that EliteBaby chose not to implement the fish-mouth opening. I have also enjoyed the cellphone pocket. However, I don’t keep my cell phone in there but my wallet! It is super handy for shopping and easy access! Make sure to put this item on your baby registry!
Baby Registry Must-Have #2: Crochet Rattler | Baby Teether
Aside from being adorable, this teether/rattler was a godsend! Babies can start teething right away and it can feel overwhelming when your baby is inconsolable because their teeth hurt.
This little crochet rattler/baby teether has been perfect for soothing sore gums on my babe by having different textures. My little guy is currently teething like crazy, I don’t know what he loves more, the wooden handle in his mouth or sucking on the organic cotton ears!
Baby Registry Must-Have #3: Pacifier Holder | Soothie Pacifier Holder
Keeping a pacifier or a soothie clean is tough work and it is hard not to lose the little things. In my house the pacifier seems to vanish DAILY! They are always falling on the ground, and slipping out of my baby’s hands even when I have a rock solid clip.
These ‘must have’ pacifier holders have helped me and my husband keep track of the pacifier and keep it clean, not to mention safe from my little toddler who likes to collect all the trinkets she finds in the house.
Must Have #4: Magnetic Child Safety Cabinet Locks | Baby Proofing Cabinet Latches
Once you become a mom, all you can think about is how to keep your baby safe! Just put your mind at rest and get some baby proofing done! Seriously, these are a MUST-HAVE item for your baby registry! If you want to prevent your baby from “reorganizing” your cabinets, put these on your list! My favorite place to put the cabinet locks are under my sinks where I keep cleaning supplies, an obvious danger to your lil’ crawler.
The hook, size, and color have also been a life saver for me on the go. The bright color helps it to stand out among the toys and books I keep in the car so it is always to find. I keep one in my car and one in my diaper bag, I’ve also been able to keep at least two pacifiers in one holder which is awesome!
Baby Registry Must Have #5: Adjustable Child Safety Locks | Child Proof Locks For Drawers
These go right along with what I said about #4 but these can be placed anywhere, not just cabinets. These safety locks can be applied to anything!
As soon as your child starts exploring you will be AMAZED at the things they can get into, for example, the TOILET! Yea.. I know.. Gross!!! That is why these locks are one of my ‘must have’ items. Let’s keep those little fingers out of places they might be eager to explore!
Even if it isn’t necessarily a place a baby wouldn’t explore, think of places where small fingers can get pinched like drawers and cat doors. Our son can’t help but put his fingers in the cat door to spy outside, and those tiny fingers have gotten stuck too many times. Keep those hands safe with these adjustable child safety locks.
Make sure you visit Elite Baby for these must-have items for your baby registry! Trust me, they’ll make life easier for both you and your lovely new baby! Leave a comment below on your 5 Must Have Items to help all those new moms build their baby registries with more ideas!
for infants, a stroller is the must thing to have!
Nice list! I make sure I have all the essentials, and lately I’ve been seeing the benefits of having a pacifier holder. Thanks for sharing!
With my firstborn, I thought a pacifier holder is not that necessary but now I think it’s a must-have. Great list of newborn essentials. Thanks for sharing!
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I agree about the pacifier holder. Thanks for stopping by!