Putting together our baby registry has been a very interesting experience. Interesting because it was both very happy and exciting at times and in other moments, incredibly painful and distressing. A year ago Mark and I went and picked out dozens of items for the twins and by the time they were born, many had shown up at our flat which we then needed to return.
With our little girls in heaven it was difficult to go through the process again, especially when I had done so much research the first time and found that some of the items, like the car seat, were the best on the market and even though we did not want things that were the same, we want the best for this baby girl. With that in mind we put together a registry list at John Lewis & Partners – a high-end department stores chain here in the UK – as well as as a Baby Wishlist at Amazon of the essentials.
1 | UPPAbaby Vista V2 Pushchair and Carrycot in Noa (UK)
2 | John Lewis ANYDAY Elementary Dresser / Changing Table in White
3 | Vital Baby Nurture Advanced Pro UV Steriliser & Dryer
4 | BabyBjörn Move with 3D Mesh Baby Carrier in Anthracite (UK)
5 | DockATot Deluxe+ Silver Lining Baby Pod for 0-8 months (similar model in the US)
6 | Nanit Pro Smart Baby Monitor & Floor Stand (UK)
7 | Cybex Cloud Z2 Rotating Baby Car Seat In Deep Black (similar model in the US)
8 | John Lewis ANYDAY Elementary Cot in White
These are our top eight so far and it feels like once we have these in our flat we will be one big step closer to being ready for our little girl. And we would have had a BabyBjörn bouncer on the list but we were kindly gifted one (including the wooden toy) so all we had to do was get a new cover which we did on our New York trip last month.
What are your newborn must haves for your baby registry?
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Corine says
Just sent this to a friend of mine who is having a baby.
She will love it and appreciate all of your wonderful reasearch. Such an exciting time for you both, actually all three of you and send you best wishes.
Rosalie says
Lots and lots of blankets and onsies for the explosions and throw ups it seems like I went through so many of those that I always wish I had a few more.
Looks like you are good to go on the big items. Can’t wait to see the photos of your little one.
Natalie says
A lot of my friends are loving the doc a tok.
Wish that they had that when my kids were babies. Good luck Kelly.
Pam says
I haven’t had a baby in a long time and so many of these items are brand new to me.
I do remember the swing as being one of my saviors.
Looks like you picked out a lot of great items.