40 No-Brainer Baby Products to Help Get Your Registry Started

There is some debate in the baby registry world about whether or not you should add baby clothes to your registry (because people will probably buy them for you anyway; baby clothes are irresistible). But, outside of the special occasion clothes, there are must-haves like onesies, sleepers, and hats that you’ll need to keep baby comfy. And if you’re wondering how many baby clothes you’ll actually need to start their wardrobe, we’ve done the math for you. Here are some you can add:

Choosing a crib and a bassinet will take some time and research, but other sleep-related baby products like crib sheets and a sound machine are easy adds. Other sleep products like baby swaddles may take a bit of research, though you won’t truly know the one your baby prefers until they arrive, so it may be a good idea to register for a few different styles.

However you plan to feed your baby, there are a few accessories that you can register for to get you started. During the early months, you’ll go through what feels like an endless amount of bibs and burp cloths, so adding a few options to your list is highly recommended. And if you are interested in bottle feeding, instead of going down a rabbit hole of the best type, the Babylist bottle box gives you five options to try out once your baby arrives (again, they’ll be the ones to choose).

Entertainment items are probably not the highest priority on your list but they’ll come in handy, even during the first three months of your baby’s life. They’re seeing high-contrast images, and looking at books can help during tummy time and holding rattles and teethers can help develop their gross motor skills. These are easy registry adds because they don’t require a lot of research or baby product know-how.

Outside of these categories, there are other items that you can add to your registry to get it started like an easy-to-wipe changing pad, bathtime essentials and our Babylist paci box can help you find one that works for your baby (again, your baby will let you know the one they like).