If you’re on your way to adding a new member of the family, you’re probably putting together a baby shower registry with all the items you can imagine you’d want. Sure, you’ll have cute outfits and pacifiers. But there are some things you may forget or not even realize you’ll want. So why not take some advice from someone who’s been there? This list is all of the things I wish I had put on my list, but didn’t think of until it was too late. They’re the little things, like a baby toothbrush, or even just the “why would I even think about that” things, like a pacifier clip. You don’t need to stress about making sure you have everything on your shower list, because we’ve got you covered. Just take a look and don’t forget to click “add to list” to anything that looks good.
These Bibs Are Dino-mite
These beautiful bibs aren’t just pretty to look at with their dancing dinos and jungle animals; they’re also a great buy for first-time parents! You can never have too many bibs as parents, and this pack provides you with five great, machine-washable options.
Burp Cloths Are Always a Good Idea
Parents will always underestimate the number of burp clothes they need. You can use them for pretty much anything you can think of, they’re super soft, and they’re machine-washable so you can use them again and again for years, and babies, to come.
A Set of Stylish Bibs
These bibs are a little different than your usual options, but that’s the appeal! They’re super absorbent, they’re super soft, they’re machine-washable, and they’re absolutely adorable, falling in just the right place to catch those spit-up dribbles and drool trails.
Swaddle Your Baby
What could be better than some good baby cuddles? Just about nothing. If you’re ready to get cuddly, this baby blanket is the perfect way to swaddle your little bundle of joy while you get your cuddle fix.
Keep An Eye on Your Kid
If you’re like me, you’d prefer that your newborn is never out of eyesight, especially when you’re in the car and they could be getting up to who knows what. This mirror lets you see your kiddo while they’re in a rear-facing carseat, so you don’t have to worry while you drive.
An Ultra-Soft Breastfeeding Cover
Speaking of breastfeeding, it’s always nice to have a bit of privacy when the little one gets hungry. This breastfeeding cover is easy to slip on anywhere so your wee can have a meal and you can feel covered up.
Start Them Out Right
You want your baby to start life as healthy as possible, which includes their dental health. Before my kiddo, I hadn’t even considered what baby toothbrushing was like and it turns out it’s pretty different from grown-up tooth brushing. This oral care set has everything you need to get started and keep their chompers growing in healthy.
A Changing Table Cover Makes Your Life Easier
It’s no one’s favorite part of having a baby, but changing diapers is a big part of being a new parent. You’re going to want a good setup for your changing station, and you can’t go wrong with the PooPoose Changing Pad Cover. You can even add a swaddle strap to help keep your baby from scurrying away mid-change.
Let Them Play without Worrying
Leaving the house with a baby or toddler can be somewhat anxiety-inducing: you’ve gotta keep your eyes on them or who knows what they’ll get up to. Luckily this pop-up playpen is super easy to bring with you and lets you bring baby without worrying about whether they’ll make an escape attempt.
Meal Prep for Baby
If you’re the kind of parent who makes their own baby food, or even if you think you’re the kind of parent who makes their own baby food, these mini glass containers are exactly what you need. They’re the perfect size for a baby meal and make it easy to bring food on the go.
These Plates Suction for Less Mess
Babies and toddlers have an amazing ability to make serious messes during mealtimes, so it’s your job to limit their mess ability. These suction plates help tip the scales in your favor: now your little one can’t just pick up their whole plate and throw it, which makes your life way easier.
This Timer Helps Track Baby’s Needs
As a new parent, there’s a high chance you’re going to be a bit sleep deprived, and you may forget the last time you fed the kid or when they went down for their nap. Don’t worry about it when you use this baby care timer: it lets you track how long it’s been since you last changed the diaper, nursed, or put them down for a nap.
Keep It All on Hand
Kids are not known for their ability to hold on to small items. In fact, sometimes they seem to delight in throwing their favorite things on the floor. Help them keep it on hand with the secure-a-toy, which keeps everything from toys to pacifiers tethered to their hand, stroller, or car seat.
Make the Perfect Space for Tiny Clothes
Fun fact: baby clothes are tiny and they don’t actually fit on adult-sized hangers. Get the closet set up perfectly with some baby hangers that are sized for those itty bitty onesies and shirts.
These Safety Scissors Are Great for Mealtime
You probably don’t want to be wielding a knife anywhere near your baby, but there will be times you want to prep their food into smaller pieces. The solution? These safety scissors that are designed to slice food into baby-sized bites.
These Baby Locks Make Your Home Safe
Do not…I repeat DO NOT forget to outfit your house with baby locks before the baby comes. Trust experience on this one.
Give Them the Ultimate Play Experience
I’m a huge fan of toys that can be used for years to come, which is why I love this wooden gardening center. The flower pots, shovel, and hand rake are great sensory toys for smaller babies, and as your kiddo grow bigger they can make use of the whole setup.
These Animal Plates Are Too Flippin’ Cute
What is having a baby for if not buying absolutely adorable tiny versions of normal adult products? That’s exactly why I love these animal plates: they have sections for different foods but they’re also so cute and tiny!
This Basket Keeps the Nursery Spic and Span
You probably aren’t thinking too much about keeping your living space clean and organized, but trust me: once you’re sleep deprived you’re going to want it to be as easy as possible to get it cleaned up. This basket is a great place for towels, burp blankets, and other baby necessities.
This Burp Cloth Set Has You Ready for Mealtime
Speaking of burping cloths, you’re going to want way more of those than you expect. This set comes with a pacifier case and pacifier clips so you have everything you need to keep your kiddo as happy as possible.
This Sleepsuit Will Keep Them in Dreamland Longer
I love this sleepsuit from Baby Merlin’s Magic: it helps your baby transition away from sleeping swaddled and it’s great for helping your baby start out with good sleep habits. Which means you get more sleep. Win.`
A Toy Chest That Will Stay with Them
This toy chest combines two principles I’ve already established: having clear and easy organization early on, and finding items that will grow with your kid. They can keep using it well into the elementary years to store toys.
Cushion All the Sharp Edges
Your baby is going to spend a lot of their time exploring: it’s what they’re supposed to do! They’re learning the world for the first time. But most of our homes have a lot of sharp edges that can make that exploration challenging. Get this edge protector set to add soft foam to any sharp corners and keep your kiddo safe.
Go All Natural
Baby bath time is always fun, but you don’t want to use anything too harsh on their delicate skin. This all natural sponge is a great choice: it’s gentle and gives the perfect lather to give you that clean baby smell.
Baby’s First Toothbrush
In all likelihood, you’re going to go through a few baby toothbrushes as your kiddo gets used to the feeling of brushing teeth. I loved this double-sided option that includes an anti-choke guard.
A Wearable Blanket That’s Super Cozy
As your baby gets a bit older, you’ll want to find good options for sleeping, and this wearable blanket is fantastic. It allows for more mobility than infant sleepers and has the softest, coziest fabric.
You Can Make Baby Food Out of Anything
If you’re interested in making your own baby food, this Little Sprout set comes with everything you could need. It even has fillable pouches so you can bring the food on the go!
These Bib Clips Keep Bibs in Place
Kids often seem committed to throwing everything on the floor, and that definitely includes bibs. But you want that bib to stay on so their clothes remain (somewhat) clean. Use this bib clip to keep it secured for the whole meal.
This Car Seat Cover Is Super Versatile
Kids can be a lot more sensitive to light, noise, and movement than adults so it’s always a good idea to have a way to cover up their chair or stroller. This baby cover is a super easy way to let them hang out in their own little world.
Is Anything Cuter Than Baby Tights?
Obviously, you want to add some adorable baby outfits to your registry, so you cannot leave off these tights. They’re super warm and have grippy feet so your little one doesn’t slip.
This Bib Is Not Messing Around
Sometimes an average size bib just isn’t up to the job. This all over bib is built for babies who are just learning to eat on their own and spend more time bathing in their meal than eating it. Super easy to wash and clean no matter how messy baby gets.
These Utensils Are Totally Baby Safe
As your kid starts the process of eating grown-up foods, you’re not going to trust them with real utensils. This set of baby utensils is perfectly safe for your little one and lets them start practicing the skills it takes to use a fork and spoon.
This Is the Ultimate Diaper Bag
Every parent needs a really solid diaper bag in their arsenal, and this one has a lot to recommend it: it’s got a huge carrying capacity but is still lightweight, and it has plenty of organizational pockets to keep it all safe and secure. Plus you can wear it in three different ways!
Never Miss the Chance for Silly Socks
Baby socks are one of the cutest things in the world, and this set of four pairs has some truly adorable slogans, including “of course I’m cute, just look at my mom.”
Keep Their Toys Organized and Out of Reach
Littles have a tendency to take everything out of a storage container and throw it around the room. That’s why I love this hammock for toy storage: not only does it look cute, but it also means they can’t reach unless you decide to grab the toy for them.
Don’t Leave Them without a Pacifier
A pacifier must be on-hand at all times during the early months, but there’s no way baby is going to hold on to it themselves. You’ll want to stock up on pacifier holders that easily clip to your kid’s clothes so the pacifier stays off the floor.
This Spoon Is the First Stage in Eating
Start your baby on their food journey with these weaning spoons. Made to be the first step in weaning, they’re choking-safe, easy to grip, and made of food-grade silicone. Great for chewing or eating with.