This weekend alone, three different friends asked for baby registry recommendations as they are expecting little ones this Spring. While I’ve included our favorite items in each of my monthly recaps, I wanted to compile our favorite items in one easy-to-reference and share list. While this list is in no means exhaustive, these are the items that we’ve used daily and many of them have traveled with us to Vermont, Georgia and Ohio.
While we were lucky enough to receive many of the below items during our two baby showers, a few of these items we bought on our own after she was born. Baby items are often expensive and certain ones are only enjoyed for a few months – if that! Over the past few months, we’ve discovered a few ways to save money when buying baby items.
Money Saving Tips
- Almost every item on this list is carried at BuyBuyBaby. Did you know that their amazing 20% and $10 off coupons can be stacked and can be used online or in-store? Every time you receive one in the mail or email you can add it to your app so that you can easily reference it the next time you need something! There are a few brands, like Uppababy, that aren’t always included in the discount.
- Recently we discovered that Uppababy is included in many Macys, Saks, and Bloomingdales promotions! For example, a few weeks ago many of their items were 25% off! If you have your eye on Nuna products, one reader let me know that they were 40% off in the last Nordstrom Half Yearly sale!
- Don’t forget about places like Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Nordstrom Rack and outlets for great deals on baby items especially clothing and toys! We bought most of Katie’s pajamas and outfits from the Carter’s outlets and I recently saw that our local Nordstrom Rack carries an assortment of Skiphop, Little Giraffe and Fisher-Price items!
- RueLaLa has a baby section on their site and this weekend BabyBjorn and many other brands are included for AMAZING prices!
- Surprisingly, Amazon is often not the cheapest place for many of these items. Whether you’re buying a gift for someone or shopping for yourself, search the item in Google first before buying!
- Check out your local mom’s group on Facebook to see whether people are selling lightly used items. While I’m not a fan of buying used teething items or toys, we were able to find bottles, humidifier and Bumbo on our local group. This is also a great way to sell items after you’re done using them!
Our Favorite Items
- Stroller – Uppababy Cruz
- Stroller Accessories – 7Am Enfant 212 Evolution cover, stroller organizer, 7AM Muffs
- Car Seat – Uppababy Mesa
- Newborn Playmat – Skiphop Treetop Friends Activity Gym
- Play Mat- Tiny Love
- Carrier – Ergo360
- Bouncer – BabyBjorn Bouncer Balance
- Jumperoo – Fisher-Price Roaring Rainforest Jumperoo
- Swing – Fisher Price Revolve Swing
- Travel Crib – Babybjorn Travel Crib Light
- Bottles – Dr. Browns Options
- Bottle Dryer – Boon Grass & Boon Clutch Dishwasher
- Bottle Brush – Dr Browns
- Bottle Warmer – Philips Avent Fast Bottle and Baby Food Warmer
- Baby Food Maker – Beaba
- Storage & Spoons – Beaba
- Sound Machine – Dohm Original
- Portable Sound Machine – Marpac Dohn Portable Sound Machine
- Pacifier – WubbaNub Infant Pacifier
- Diaper Bag – Skip Hop Chelsea Downtown Chic Diaper Bag
- Swaddle Blankets – Aden & Anais
- Swaddle – Halo SleepSack
- First Aid Kit – Safety 1st
- Audio Monitor – VTech
- Video Monitor – Nest Cam
- Humidifier – Crane
- Burp Cloths – Carter’s
- Bath Tub – Stokke Flexi Bath
- Diapers – Pampers Swaddlers
- Diaper Pail – Ubbi Diaper Pail
- Nursing Pump – Spectra S2
- Diaper Pad – Keekaroo Diaper Pad
- Diaper Rash Cream – Triple Paste
- Favorite Toys First 6 Months – Fisher Price Piano, Fifi the Firefly, Feel & Learn Books, Infantino Toy Cube
- Teething Toys – Comotomo Teether & Nuby Ring
- Baby Medicine Cabinet Essentials First Six Months – Baby Tylenol, Zarbees Chest Rub, Camilia Teething Medicine, Nose Frida & bulb, saline spray, Windi Gas Relief, Boogie Wipes
- Cleaning Supplies – Babyganics Wipes, hand cleanser, Dreft laundry detergent, Dapple
If you have any questions about the items below or there is a category I forgot, just let me know!
Your turn: If you’re a parent, what was on your list of baby favorites the first year, or even better, what do you think Katie will love for months 7-12?
