Baby Registry: Items to List for Your Newborn

A few weeks before our baby's due date, my wife said, "Let's go do our baby registry." I didn't even know you were supposed to register for a new baby. The only time I was involved with registering for gifts was for our wedding. Well, apparently people do register for babies. Similar to our wedding, we found ourselves scratching our heads a bit to figure out what exactly we would need. So to help with getting your baby registry done, here is a list of items to consider. Remember, everyone has different ideas about what is necessary or not. But at least the following list should get you started. The items are broken down by categories.

Infant Care: Safety

* Baby monitor

* Cabinet & door latches

* Safety gates

* Outlet covers

* Travel mirror

* Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

Infant Care: Nursing/Feeding

* Breast pump

* Breast pads

* Breast cream

* Breast milk storage containers or bags

* Breastfeeding shawl

* Nursing pillow

* Burping cloths

* Diapers

* Feeding bottles

* Bottle warmer

* Bottle sterilizer

* Bottle drying rack

* Bottle brush

* Dishwasher caddy

* Insulated tote

* Feeder for strained foods

* Baby bibs

* Pacifiers

* Baby mittens

* Rattles

* Teethers

Infant Care: Baby care

* Nail clippers

* Brush and comb

* Digital thermometer

* Ear thermometer

* First aid kit

* Humidifier/vaporizer

* Diaper pail

* Diaper pail refills

Infant Care: Bath

* Baby bathtub

* Baby bath sponge

* Hooded bath towels

* Washcloths

* Bath toys

* Body wash

* Shampoo

* Lotion

* Baby oil

* Alcohol swabs

* Cotton swabs

* Diaper ointment

* Petroleum jelly

* Cotton balls

Infant Care: Diapers/Formula

* Diapers

* Formula

* Baby wipes

* Travel wipes

* Wipes warmer

* Diaper bags

* Baby changing mat

Baby Gear: Car Seats

* Infant car seat

* Convertible car seat

* Booster car seat

* Strap covers

* Neck wings

* Head support

* Full-body support

* Baby sunshade

* Car seat toys

* Additional infant car seat base

* Car seat undermat

* Infant car seat carrier cover

Baby Gear: Strollers

* Travel system

* Full-size stroller

* Umbrella stroller

* Jogging stroller

* Convenience stroller

* Stroller toys

* Stroller netting

* Weather shield

* Stroller blanket

Baby Gear: Entertainers

* Full-size swing

* Travel swing

* Jumper

* Stationary entertainer

* Bouncer/rocker

* Baby carrier

* Infant positioner

Baby Gear: Play Yards

* Play yard/travel yard

* Play yard/travel yard sheets

* Play yard/travel yard netting

Baby Gear: High Chairs

* High chair

* Booster seat

* Splat mat

* High chair cover

* Extra high chair pad

Nursery: Cradles/Bassinets

* Cradle, bassinet or portable crib

* Cradle, bassinet or portable crib bedding set

* Cradle, bassinet or portable crib sheets

* Bassinet netting

Nursery: Furniture

* Changing table

* Armoire

* Dresser/Chest

* Glider or rocker

* Ottoman

Toys/Gifts

* Crib toys

* Activity toys

* Toy box

* Baby gym

* Books

* Playmate

* Dvds

* Cds

* Framers

* Baby book

* Photo albums

* Camera

I'm sure there are lots of other items you can put on your registry...these don't even cover all the clothes!