Friends and family are bound to get you a few meaningful and sentimental gifts, so I’m a big fan of creating a very useful, practical registry with your must-haves and big ticket items (because you never know!)
Stroller
While a stroller is a larger gift, it’s a great one for friends who wan to go in on a gift together. I love this one because you can open it one-handed, which will prove to be a lifesaver when you’re juggling baby and diaper bag. It also has a roomy, expandable bottom, which is a great carry-all when you're racing to appointments or strolling around town.
High Chair
There are many high chairs out there, but this one(Opens in a new window) is great because it has different settings for baby, toddler, and youth, so it accommodates your growing little one at various ages.
Laundry Basket
Sure, a hamper’s not as fun as a new toy or as sentimental as a special book, but there’s something to be said for utility and new parents will get a lot of use out of a hamper.
Bottle Drying Rack
Hand washing bottles is inevitable (who wants to wait until the dishwasher’s ready to run?), and I love the unassuming and modern look of this one(Opens in a new window) – and that it frees up counter space.
Feeding Set
While it’ll be a few months until you pull these out, this bib(Opens in a new window) is one of my favorites because it catches stray snacks and makes feeding time a much neater endeavor.
Diaper Pouch
You’ll likely have a diaper bag you come to love but there are times when you don’t really need to lug the whole shebang out of the house. For those days, this handy wipes dispenser(Opens in a new window) is a little lifesaver.
Food Storage Set
Not everything on your registry has to be for the baby, and during those early days you’ll want to think very little about dinner prep, relying on leftovers and make-ahead meals instead. This glass storage set(Opens in a new window) is a keeper because it can go straight from freezer to the oven or microwave without a worry.