I’m a mom of two young daughters who sleep all night. I spend every evening after the girls go to bed with my husband (and business partner), Chad, and enjoy going on monthly date nights! I start every morning just the way I like it: quiet time, coffee, and calm. Before I began this consulting journey that has helped thousands of families resolve exhausting sleep habits, I was a fifth grade science teacher! Now I teach YOU how to make sleep a thing!
If you have been building a baby registry you know there are SO many products out there! You may feel like you just don’t know what you should do, but I’ve got you covered. We are going to make the perfect baby registry list for you! I’m going to tell you what you ACTUALLY need.
Years ago when I was building my baby registry for the girls I poured through every genre of list possible. I thought I would be a minimalist mom, then I thought I would be the wooden-toy-only mom, or the gotta-have-it-all-mom…. and as it turns out, I became the sleep expert mom!!
*All links shared are Amazon affilate links which means I get a small kick back if you decide to purchase from my link!*
DIAPERING
Pampers Baby Dry are the best overnight diaper brand I’ve found. While your baby won’t be sleeping 11-12 hours straight until 4-6 months, these are great to register for now. Make sure you register for sizes 1-3.
Pampers Swaddlers are wonderful newborn diapering solutions. Register for size 1 only, as you really don’t know if you’ll need the newborn size at all!
Baby wipes of any kind and shape….whatever brand you like! (I have a soft spot for the Target cucumber scent)
Changing pads that are wipeable and even double as a scale are pretty great! Remember to keep these on the floor for the most safe option for baby.
Changing pad liners were perfect to stash in my diaper bag when i needed something to confidently lay baby down on. And let’s be honest, it also doubled as a burp cloth!
Diaper caddy’s to keep around the house are also key as you’ll want a diaper and wipes quickly at hand!
SLEEP
Our Newborn Course is a great add to your baby registry!!! This will give you the confidence on HOW to use all the tools shared here, and of course create a gift of sleep from day 1.
You’ll be using the crib for 3 years, and then after that- go straight to a twin or full! So no need to get the “6-in-1” solutions. I love the look of the Babyletto crib personally!
Choose your favorite printed or solid fitted sheet but absolutely NO BUMPERS OR LOOSE BEDDING!
A pack n play will be a highly used item for the first several years, so register for the 4Moms Pack N Play that makes for easy set up and lasts through toddler-hood.
If you know you’ll be an on-the-go family, a SlumberPod (to be used 4 months+) cannot be left out of the registry! Share code LITTLEZSLEEP to save 5%!
Incase you’re new to me, here’s why I am NOT a Dock-A-Tot fan and never suggest you get this.
SWADDLES + SLEEP SACKS
Halo Sleep Sack & Swaddle combo can be used for the long haul and I personally think make the transition from swaddle to arms free very easy.
My girls did great in the Swaddle Me! The velcro was a game changer for the middle of the night feeding sessions!
Swaddle blankets really aren’t the best solution for actually swaddling as they can become loose. But you’ll love these for nursing covers, playtime, burp cloths and more. We still use them 6 years later for travel!