Baby shower registry checklist

Use this checklist of most needed baby items and you'll know what's best to put on your gift registry!

You're making progress. You've created a baby shower gift registry but are now left wondering which baby items are most needed by new parents. Fear not, we've listed the most needed shower gifts below!

Since some baby shower gifts are more appropriate than others (ie: fun for others to give!), we've broken gift ideas into groups. The most popular baby shower gift types are listed first. And within each gift group, we've listed the most ideal gifts at the top of each list.

If using multiple registries, make sure not to duplicate the same items on multiple registries. If you need one car seat and you add a 'car seat' to three separate gift registries, you could likely get 3 car seats!

Clothing and Layette

Receiving blankets
cap and booty sets (4)
Bodysuits (8)
Side snap shirts (4)
Pull Over shirts (4)
Sleepsacks (2)
Gowns (5)
Booties or socks(10)
Hats (4)
Absorbent bibs (4)
Clothes hangers (18-30)
Winter snowsuits with warm hat (varies by location)

Baby toys and play things

Baby toys
Stuffed animals
Baby rattles
Teething rings
Crib mirror
Crib toys
Colorful board books for baby
Classical or lullaby music
Car seat & stroller toys
A Gulbranson Toy Box

Diapering the baby

Large diaper bag
Small diaper bag
Baby changing mat
Changing table
Diaper pails
Diaper pails refills
Baby wipes
Baby wipes warmer
Diapers (3 newborn pkgs)
Diapers (1 size one)
Rash ointments and powders

Feeding baby

Baby bibs
Burp cloths
Bottles and nipples
Bottle sterilizer
Feeding sets
Infant spoons
High chair
Baby formula
Breast pump
Nursing pillow & nursing stool
Breast pads, shields & cream
Breastmilk storage bags
Lap pads

Activities

Jumper
Baby gym
Playmat
Walker
Bouncer seat
Travel swing
Full-size swing

Nursery

Crib bedding set
Crib blankets
Fitted crib sheets
Mobile
Bassinet or cradle
Wall hangings
Shelves
Crib
Mattress
Mattress pad
Sleep positioner
Changing pad & covers
Hamper
Lamp
Nursery storage
Window treatments
Rugs

Baby Bathtime

Bath toys
Washcloths
Baby shampoo
Bath tub
Brush and comb
Hooded towels
Baby lotion
Baby oil
Body wash
Cotton swabs
Cotton balls
Bath accessories

Health and safety

Baby monitor
Safety gate(s)
Corner guards
Tot locks
Outlet covers
Cabinet/drawer latches
First Aid kit
Finger nail scissors
Gas relief drops
Humidifier
Thermometer

Transportation

Baby sling (or soft carrier)
Baby backpack
Car seat (infant or convertible seat)
Car seat base for second car
Car seat head support
Auto mirror
Stroller (look for one with full recline)
Stroller sunshade
Stroller blanket bag
Stroller rain shield
Portable crib
Portable crib sheets
Portable feeding seats