Gifting guide
Baby Registry Checklist: What to Put on Your Registry
Building a baby registry can feel overwhelming. This checklist covers the essentials, room by room and need by need, so you can register for what you'll actually use — and make gifting easy for family and friends.
Sleep
A safe sleep space and a few basics for those early nights.
- Crib or bassinet with a firm, flat mattress
- 2–3 fitted crib sheets
- Swaddles or sleep sacks
- Waterproof mattress cover
- Baby monitor
- White noise machine
- Blackout curtains
Feeding
Whether you breastfeed, bottle-feed, or both.
- Bottles and nipples (try a few styles)
- Bottle brush and drying rack
- Burp cloths
- Bibs
- Breast pump and storage bags
- Nursing pillow
- High chair (for around 6 months)
Diapering
You'll change thousands of diapers — make it easy.
- Diapers in newborn and size 1
- Wipes
- Diaper cream
- Changing pad and covers
- Diaper pail or lidded bin
- Diaper bag
Bath & care
Gentle basics for bath time and grooming.
- Baby bathtub
- Hooded towels and washcloths
- Gentle baby wash and lotion
- Nail clippers or file
- Soft brush and comb
Clothing
Register across sizes — babies outgrow newborn clothes fast.
- Bodysuits in 0–3 and 3–6 months
- Zip-up sleepers or footies
- Socks and soft hats
- Seasonal layers (cardigan, bunting, sun hat)
- Gentle baby laundry detergent
Gear & travel
The bigger items — great for group gifts.
- Infant car seat
- Stroller (or travel system)
- Baby carrier or wrap
- Bouncer or rocker
- Play mat
- Portable crib or play yard
Health & safety
Things you'll be glad to have on hand.
- Digital thermometer
- Nasal aspirator
- Baby-safe first aid kit
- Outlet covers and cabinet locks (for later)
- Humidifier
Nice-to-haves & keepsakes
The thoughtful, personal touches family love to give.
- Board books
- Baby memory book
- Personalized blanket
- Soft toys and rattles
- Meal delivery or house-cleaning gift cards
- Contributions toward a college fund
Tips for building a great baby registry
Start around the second trimester
That gives family plenty of time to shop before a baby shower, without rushing.
Mix price points
Include small, medium, and big items so everyone can find something that fits their budget.
Register for sizes beyond newborn
Many babies skip newborn sizes quickly. Clothes in 3–6 and 6–12 months get far more wear.
Think past the first few months
High chairs, toddler books, and bigger clothes are all useful later — and family keeps gifting long after the shower.
Keep it updated
Remove what you've received or no longer need so guests aren't buying duplicates.
Registering for clothes? See our baby and toddler size chart.
The registry ends — gifting doesn't
A registry covers the shower. Baby Sesame keeps going — parents share their child's current sizes, favorites, wishlists, and upcoming events in one place, so family and friends always know what to give, at every age.
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