Top Baby Registry items

Registry items, Beach & Travel Essentials

Top Baby Essentials

Hi guys!

Some of you have asked for my registry items in the past. As my babies were born just over a year ago, the registry isn’t around anymore. However, I have seen some items stand the test of time and continue to show up in baby registries for friends/family.

My One of my favorite stroller brands is Peg-Pérego. These items are high quality, made in Italy items. I have the “Book for Two”, which isn’t made anymore. I love it though. It’s a side-by-side double stroller with full canopy, mesh lining appears in the back when you recline the seat so the baby can benefit from a breeze on hot summer days. It handles like a dream and fits through most doorways. Lucky for me, I haven’t yet met a doorway it doesn’t fit through! It’s also easy to fold up and put in the car. Enough about that, let’s get to the list of top baby registry essentials!

Top Baby Registry Essentials

1. Ergo baby carrier – after trial and error, this is the brand I wish I would’ve gotten

2. Baby wrap carrier

3. Bumpo – multi seat (>3mo) can use this for some years into toddlerhood.

4. Fischer price sit me up (start when good neck control is present)

5. Bjorn baby bouncer – a life saver!

6. High chair

7. Infant car seat -got Chicco

8. Convertible car seat – got Graceo (this is for when they outgrow the infant seat.

9. Stroller – we got Peg Perego, lots of people swear by BOB strollers. There are so many other good options too!

10. Portable crib – got Halo

11. Halo sleep sacks

12. Bottle drying rack – Boon, we got the double drying rack because twins.

14. Tummy time water mat, tummy time activity mat- we liked the tummy time water mat & the Caterpillar tummy time pillow by Infantino the “prop-a-pillar”

13. Baby activity mat

15. Jumperoo – we got fischer price rainforest & skip hop explore & more

16. Bath – we liked the fischer price 4-in-1 sling n seat tub until the babies could sit up &/or angel care bath support.

17. Baby towels – hooded, & soft washcloths

18. Bath rinse cup – skip hop Moby bath rinse cup

19. Baby bath seat w suction cups on bottom (we used after 6mo), esp for for twins!

20. Baby nail clippers or just use nail files

21. Nose Frida (nasal suction) the best!

22. Saline nasal spray

23. Oogie Bear -nasal & ear cleaner

24. Children’s Tylenol

25. Vit d drops (need if breastfeeding)- we use BioGaia with probiotics too – can get on Amazon

26. Thermometers- we use Braun digital

27. Diaper genie- playtex – the plastic ones are easier to clean. The metal ones retain the smell despite cleaning. 🤢

28. Cream for butts- Aquaphor & A&D are my favs and burts bees ointment is a close second

29. Changing Pad – recommend tushie pads

30. Burp clothes, bibs (get absorbent to save on outfit changes) , onesies, baby socks

31. Boppy – we had the newborn lounger

32. Bassinet – we like halo

33. Crib – recommend a convertible crib so it can transition to toddler bed etc…

34. Crib mattress, waterproof sheets, cloth sheets

35. Baby hangers

36. Nursing chair -get a comfy one! Most people get a glider or rocking chair. with twins, however, you can’t tandem feed both babes, so some will use a lazy boy, I used a large over stuffed living room chair.

37. Humidifier (for winter in cold climates). Scratch that, after discussing with an Allergist, and my child having issues with allergies and reactive airway disease, these are not a good idea. They said it’s impossible to clean out all the mold from these devices and they don’t recommend them.

38. Wubbanub pacifiers

39. Teethers – infantino carrot, nuby banana massaging toothbrush, comotomo

40. My fav bottle – Philips Avent

41. Best Booties – Zutano

42. Best bottle brush- Dr. Browns bottle brush

43. Best sippy cup – munchkin 360 (it doesn’t leak!!)

For Breastfeeding Mother

1. Haakaa

2. Lansinosh breastmilk storage bags

3. Pumping bra- for hands free

4. Shirts for breastfeeding – Motherhood had the best tops that were dual maternity and easy to breastfeed in tops. The material is light, and the sides are subtly rutched for prenatal wear.

5. Nursing tank tops

6. My brestfriend nursing pillow

7. Medela soothing gel pads (these saved me in the beginning)

8. Lanolin nipple cream – very healing for broken skin

*if you get mastitis, contact me! I’ve had it 4 times and have tips…

Items for Twins

1. My brestfriend – twin pillow or XL

2. Twin Z pillow – for breastfeeding & it can double as a tummy time pillow

3. Backpack diaper bag to free up your hands

4. Recliner or other large for breastfeeding or bottle feeding. Gliders/ rocking chairs won’t fit both babies

5. Double stroller

6. 2 car seats

7. 2 bumpos

8. 2 baby swings

9. 2 baby bouncer – bjorn is the best

10. Need 2 separate cribs at all times (safety reasons)

11. 2 crib mattresses

12. Diaper pail- we got 2, some people just use one, we didn’t want it to constantly be full

13. We used a double bassinet -halo bassinest

14. Double electric breast pump

15. Phone App or notebook to record diapers in beginning

16. Dry erase markers for bottles (to mark them so you remember who drank what)

17. Baby breeza – for formula dispensing

18. Baby breeza bottle sterilizer

19. Universal double stroller frame (to snap in infant car seats) good for going to doctor or anywhere when babes are young

20. For bassinet for Twins- we used the halo twin bassinest. We got ours used on fb market place for half the price!

Baby essentials for the Beach

1. Fischer price on the go dome (0-5mo). Was amazing for the beach! Like it was made for this! See pic below. You can lift up the dome handles, and baby will be in shade and protected from bugs.

2. Rechargeable stroller fan – my fav is from Amazon

3. Baby sun hat

4. Baby sunblock if > 6 mo (go for one sans chemicals)

5. Baby bug spray (go for natural, plant based)

6. Summer infant pop & sit booster chair (usually fits them until age 4)

7. Beach pop up tent/ sun shelter many on Amazon – search “beach tent”

8. Flat sheet for beach or sand free blanket. There’s also a hack some infant parents use with a fitted sheet ⬇️ we didn’t do it, but many people love it.

9. Beach toys – whatever is age appropriate and will be okay in the sand/water. Maybe buckets and small shovel type things.

10. Towel

11. Swim suit, rash guard, water socks/shoes

11. Rash guard top, long sleeve, esp if <6mo and can’t wear sunblock. My babes are almost 15 months and we still use use long sleeve rash guards.

12. Light cotton blanket. Nice to hold them and use as an in between barrier so you and baby aren’t sweating all over each other.

12. Beach umbrella or pop up tent/canopy so you and the crew are in the shade

13. Water socks so the sand doesn’t burn their little feet! If you need protection in a snap because you don’t have water socks, just use regular socks. #beachhack

Essentials for travel

1. Diaper bag

2. Portable crib- halo

3. Portable crib sheets

4. Portable changing pad

5. Portable White noise machine

6. Food containers- for snacks or baby formula to dump in bottles

7. Dog poop bags w key chain dispenser (we like the eco friendly ones) for dirty diapers!! So useful when at a guests house. You don’t want to leave a stinky trail behind you!!

8. Baby toy straps so you aren’t constantly picking up toys off the ground – get silicone ones. My kids love the silicone straps by themselves!

9. Baby car mirror – for road trips

10. Travel bottle sterilizing bags for microwave – I bought these on amazon

11. Portable mini cooler for foods and bottles. Make sure to bring reusable ice packs if You will be able to refreeze. Lots of hotels have a freezer part in mini fridge.

12. Bring a stroller

13. My husband and I like to use the strap on baby carriers for those in between stroller times

14. bring a couple outfits per day. The light onesies are so nice in hot weather. You can put each days outfits in a zip lock freezer bag and just grab a bag for each babe in the morning. I made separate bags for my son & daughter. Made packing so much easier, and I also compressed the air out of the bags so the clothes took up less room.

15. Pacifiers – we use wubanub

16. Boppy – nice to have if you’ve got the room

17. Bottle cleaning brushes and a small travel dish soap (esp if staying in a hotel).

18. Consider bringing less clothes if you have access to washer and dryer. Some hotels also offer a laundry service that will wash items & return. Check with hotel beforehand for cost and turn around time. Can be on the pricy side $$

19. We bought a travel umbrella double stroller for our trip. We were lucky enough to get one for a good price on fb marketplace. We didn’t want to ruin our expensive stroller from travel. See what’s out there and weigh pros and cons to see what’s best for you.

20. Bring enough diapers, wipes and formula to last at least until to make it to wherever you are staying. Packing a few extra diapers and onesies for unexpected delays/situations are a smart choice in my book. Never know when you might have a blow out diaper or major spit up.

21. For car travel, especially, stop when you need to feed the babes. Esp when everyone on board is getting cranky lol.

For Plane Travel

• it’s smart to pack 2 outfits for the plane and 2 extra bottles w formula per baby just in case you get stuck in an airport for a while due to delays beyond your control. Extra diapers will never do you wrong.

• You have to disclose at the gate that you have formula with you and they will give an extra pat down and may test it. They don’t dip anything in, just hold a test strip over it. You’ll have to buy water once you’re through security.

• Give they a bottle or pacifier at take off and landing, sucking will help with the pressure in their ears.

• arrive early!