8 Most-Wanted Items to Add to Your Baby Registry

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As anticipation for your baby’s arrival builds, so should your registry. There is so much gear expecting parents need to have before bringing baby home, like a safe sleeping space, a quality car seat, and a reliable video monitor. These items tend to come with higher price tags, but with a baby registry, friends and family have the opportunity to help lift this financial burden and gift you things you’ll actually use, by shopping your wishlist. 

There is no shortage of baby registry builders available online, but Babylist stands out among the rest for a number of reasons. Babylist offers easy price comparison tools, a free welcome gift that’s packed with amazing samples and offers, and a registry checklist (learn more about these benefits here). The website is also full of helpful guides to help parents-to-be find the best products for their family—and there’s even a handy Baby Registry 101 page for more tailored advice.

What really sets Babylist apart, though, is its universal registry that allows you to add products from any retailer to your list, so everything you need can be shared and managed with a single registry link. 

While you can add gear from stores like Target, H&M, and Etsy to your registry, Babylist also has its own shop where you can find some of the most popular baby products available. Add items from the shop to your Babylist registry now, and when you’re about 60 days out from your due date you’ll get a registry completion code for 15% off the remaining Babylist Shop products on your registry (more details here). This is an excellent—and easy—way for you to save a little money on some of your must-have items. 

Ready to build your registry, but have no idea where to start? Here are some of the most popular and highly-reviewed products available in the Babylist Shop that are worth adding to your registry.

Doona Infant Car Seat & Stroller 

Two things that are non-negotiable for a baby are a car seat and a stroller. With the Doona Infant Car Seat and Stroller, you get both essential items in one product. Simply release the infant carrier seat from the base in your car, unfold the wheels, and extend the handle, and voila, you have a stroller—no one-handed digging through your car’s trunk required. This popular product is safe for little ones weighing up to 32 pounds and up to 32 inches tall.

Carter’s by DaVinci Colby 4-in-1 Convertible Crib

Sure, when you bring baby home you’ll have them sleeping soundly in a bassinet by your side, but it won’t be long before you transition them to their crib, and before you know it they’ll be in a toddler bed, and then you’ll blink and they’ll be begging for a “big kid bed.” Oh, and in case you didn’t already know, beds are not cheap. Fortunately, you can save some money with the Carter’s by DaVinci Colby 4-in-1 Convertible Crib, which has four configurations that will last your child from infancy until they head off to college including a crib with four mattress position options, toddler bed, daybed, and full-size bed. Note: mattresses and conversion kits are sold separately.

UPPAbaby Vista V2 Stroller

Your baby will be riding in luxury well into their toddler years with the UPPAbaby Vista V2 Stroller. Along with the stroller you get a bassinet, a bassinet bug shield, and a bassinet storage bag, as well as a toddler seat bug shield, and a toddler seat rain shield. This stroller has a UPF 50+ shade for your kiddo, shock absorption, all-wheel suspension for smooth rides, ample storage, and a height-adjustable handle. If you plan to have another baby down the road, you can configure the stroller to accommodate the bassinet and toddler seat at the same time, making life on the go with two so much simpler (additional attachments also available, sold separately).

Graco Premier Nest 3-in-1 Travel System

What’s nice about travel systems is that everything is designed to work together, a convenience that is typically worth the cost for busy (exhausted) parents. Graco’s Premier Nest 3-in-1 Travel System is no exception. It includes an infant car seat, car seat base, and stroller. The stroller can be configured to work with the infant car seat (simply click it in or out), with a bassinet (included), or a toddler seat (included). There is so much to love about this system—it’s full of perks, it’s safe, and it’s so easy to use.

Carter’s by DaVinci Adrian Swivel Glider with Storage Ottoman

If you have to be up at 3 a.m. to feed and soothe your baby, it’s nice to have a comfortable place to sit. The Adrian Swivel Glider with Storage Ottoman from Carter’s by DaVinci offers parents a cozy spot with stain-resistant and water-repelling fabric, an aesthetically pleasing design, and a place to rest their feet—that also doubles as much-needed storage. As a bonus, this chair is available in three neutral colors that can easily fit into any room, so you can keep using the chair long after those midnight feedings have passed.

Maxi-Cosi Zelia 2 Luxe 5-in-1 Travel System

The Maxi-Cosi Zelia 2 Luxe 5-in-1 Travel System is another amazing option for families looking for products that work together seamlessly. It includes an infant car seat and base, and a stroller with four all-terrain tires, a storage basket, a cup holder, all-wheel suspension, and an easy-to-fold design. This system is safe for babies from birth up to 50 pounds (about 4 years old).

Babysense HD Split Screen Video Baby Monitor

Whether you have multiples, this is your second baby, or you plan to have a second baby eventually, the Babysense HD Split Screen Video Baby Monitor is a very popular pick among parents. It includes two 360-degree view cameras and a parent handset with an HD screen that allows for remote pan, tilt, and 2x and 4x zoom. The monitor also provides parents with clear night vision and two-way talk, and the cameras can play lullabies or white noise at the push of a button on the parent’s handset. This monitor is also internet and wi-fi free and the handset has a 12-20 hour battery life (depending on what mode you’re using).

Halo SleepSack Cotton Swaddle

Trust us when we tell you this: Skip the classic swaddle and register for wearable swaddles. Seriously, these things are a life-saver—especially in the middle of the night when you’re half-awake trying to do about five things at once. There are many wearable swaddles to choose from, but the Halo SleepSack Cotton Swaddle is one parents especially love since it gives them the option to tuck baby’s arms in for a tighter swaddle or let their arms move freely if their infant is especially wiggly. It’s available in NB (6-12 pounds) and small sizes (13-18 pounds) and in a variety of cute colors and patterns. The cotton option is especially great because it’s breathable, soft, and gentle on baby’s skin.