registry must-haves - Bump Club and Beyond

REGISTRY MUST-HAVES
Lindsay Pinchuk, Bump Club and Beyond Founder and CEO
I have put together a few lists that are in my opinion – registry
must haves. I have my favorites, but there are of course options
for any budget.
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NURSERY AND DIAPERING
Diapers and Wipes
As a new mom you will go through more diapers than anything! It’s imperative to add them to your
registry! Make sure you put different sizes on your list so that you have them when baby is ready to
move up into the next size.
• New Huggies® Little Snugglers are incredible – the gentle absorb liner with
hundreds of tiny pillows help draw away mess for outstanding skin care. They’re
great for your newborn’s delicate skin.
• Huggies Natural Care® Wipes are my wipes of choice – they have a simple
formula and are fragrance free with Triple Clean* Layers that are tough on
messes yet gentle on baby’s hands, face and bottom.
Activity Gym/Play Mat
If there is one toy every new mom needs, it’s this one. I am using the same play mat I used with my first
daughter. For the first six months it was the only toy we used. This is essential as baby needs a safe
place for tummy time and stimulation through play even early on. I love a play mat with a lot of colors,
the ability to swap out different toys, and one that comes with a little tummy time pillow. Some of my
favorites include:
• Skip Hop Activity Gym
• Kushies Shangrlia Activity Mat
• Tiny Love Gymini Lights and Music Super Deluxe
Bouncer/Baby Swing/Lounger
You need to have a place to lay the baby other than your arms when you come home from the hospital.
You’ll have to go to the bathroom at some point, right?! My recommendation is to start with one device,
and as you see the need you can purchase more. Remember, babies only use these items for about 6
months. Some of my favorites include:
• 4moms MamaRoo
• BabyBjorn Babysitter Balance
• Fisher Price Cradle N’ Swing.
Bassinet or Portable Crib
Most often when baby comes home they will sleep with you in your room for a few weeks to a few
months or more – it all depends on what works best for you! Since baby will need a place to sleep while
in your room, we have a couple of favorites.
• The Halo Bassinets allows baby to sleep close to you, but safely in its own space.
It’s a lifesaver for those middle of the night feedings, as the front bar comes
down and you can simply pull baby right into bed with you.
• We also love the 4moms Breeze, which is incredibly easy to set up and take
down, making it perfect for a small space, or even travel.
Bath Tub
The tub you choose is dependent upon where you are bathing baby. I love a tub that is easy to clean,
store and grows with your baby. My two favorites that I used with both of my kids include:
• The Boon Naked: The Boon Naked is amazing, especially for city living. You can
recline it, expand it, drain it and collapse it…making for simple storage.
• Stokke Flexibath: This is amazing in that it totally collapses flat. You can even pack
it in a suitcase. It’s suitable from birth to four years and even has an infant insert
to make bathing baby super easy.
Swaddle Blanket
Aden + Anais Swaddle Blankets
I would be lost without these as they are basically used for everything. Not only are we swaddling in
them, but we use them for coverage in the swing, car seat, or just to lay on the floor. They double as a
nursing cover among a million other uses.
Diaper Pail
Arm and Hammer Diaper Pail by Munchkin
This diaper pail is #1 in odor control. It won’t break the bank – we have two, one on each floor of our
home – for easy disposal of our diapers.
NURSING AND FEEDING
Lansinoh HPA Lanolin and Disposable Breastpads:
These were the two breastfeeding products I used most when I was nursing. The Lanolin has helped
tremendously with some of the initial pain and the breast pads kept me dry day and night. I found
Lansinoh’s Lanolin to work better for sore, cracked nipples, than the prescription product my lactation
consultant prescribed for me with baby #1.
Simple Wishes Hands Free Pumping Bra:
I am a pumper and would be lost without this product. The hands-free pumping bra allows me to
catch up on emails, texts or social media while I am pumping, no matter what time of day.
Bravado, the Essential Nursing Tank: I wore the Bravado tanks in the hospital and basically the first few weeks at home.
I found these more comfortable than any other tank/nursing bra while at the same time they were
incredibly supportive.
Bottles:
I both bottle and breastfed both of my daughters. While we’ve tried out many of the brands, the
Mixie Bottle is my favorite for on the go when I am using formula. I pre-pack the bottles with the
formula inside the closed capsule at the bottom of the bottle. When I am ready to feed, I push the
bottom button, and shake up the formula mixing it into the bottle. There is no need for fumbling with
the powder or water when I’m on the go anymore. My advice for buying bottles is to get a few different
ones and see which one baby likes. Often it is baby who chooses the bottle, not the mom.
High Chair:
While you won’t be using a high chair until you start feeding your baby around 5-6 months, it is a great
item to register for. A good high chair is easy to clean –
I suggest a quick wipe down with Natural Care Wipes after meal time. Also, it needs to be easy to store
and not a complete eyesore in your kitchen. It’s also imperative to find one with a removable tray
which you can easily wash or throw in the dishwasher. An added bonus is if the chair grows with your
child---which many do! Some of our favorite high chairs include:
• Stokke’s Tripp Trapp
• Nuna’s Zaaz
• Phil & Ted’s Poppy
• If you’re looking for a simple, no frills high chair, IKEA’s Antilop is a good
option – just make sure to get the one with the tray!
ON THE GO
Infant Car Seat
This is the one item of gear that is absolutely essential – especially if you are going to be leaving the
hospital in a car. You can’t leave without it! Infant car seats have come a long way between by first and
second baby: they are now lighter, easier to install and even easier to install correctly without a base,
which is great for travel or city living. Some of our current favorites include:
• Chicco Keyfit30
• Cybex Aton Q
• The all-new Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35
• The UppaBaby Mesa and the Nuna Pipa
Most of these seats have the European belt path, which has increased safety benefits and all have an
easy install system.
Diaper Bag
It’s imperative that there is enough space and pockets for the essentials, like Huggies® Diapers and
Clutch ‘n’ Clean* Wipes. Also make sure that it is also easy to clean.
Some of our favorites include:
• The redesigned Skip Hop Duo
• LeSportsac Ryan Bag
• Twelve Little Courage Backpack
Carrier
I didn’t carry my first daughter that much, but have found that using a carrier with #2 is imperative. It
keeps her close and my hands are free to play with my toddler. I’d recommend to anyone going to the
store to try out the carriers to find what is best for you. Some of my favorites include:
• The soft carriers like Boba Baby Wrap or Baby K’Tan
• A more traditional carrier like the Ergobaby, Beco Gemini or Lillebaby Complete,
all of which can be used from birth with a proper insert and positioning
Stroller
This is the hardest piece of baby gear to recommend, as a stroller is not a one-size fits all purchase.
There are many good options. I would recommend visiting a local baby retailer so they can best fit you
for a stroller that fits your lifestyle. Here are some of our favorites:
Travel Systems:
• Orbit G3 Stroller
System
• Peg Perego Book
Pop Up
• Britax Affinity
Modular Stroller:
• Bugaboo Donkey
• UPPABaby VISTA
• Baby Jogger City
Select
Jogging Stroller:
• BOB Revolution
Double Side by Side:
• Bumbleride Indie
Twin
• Mountain Buggy
Duet
• Baby Jogger City
Mini GT
Light-Weight or
Travel Stroller:
• Baby Zen Yo Yo
• Quinny Yezz
• Baby Jogger City
Mini
• UPPABaby G-Luxe
All opinions are of Lindsay Pinchuk, founder and CEO of Bump Club & Beyond. Huggies® in no way endorses products listed other than
Kimberly-Clark brands.