New Parents Wish List

• For Baby (0-5 months)
• For Baby (6-18 months)
• For Toddlers (18 months and up)
• For Mom & Dad

For Baby (0-5 months):

Travel Gear

Car seat: Until your baby weighs 20 lbs. you will need either a rear facing or convertible car seat.  You will need one to leave the hospital so be sure to plan ahead of time. To purchase a car seat click here.

Stroller: Since your newborn can’t sit yet, you will need a baby stroller that reclines.  You may want to invest in both a sturdy baby carriage and a lightweight travel stroller.  For additional convenience, buy a stroller with a car seat adaptor so you can easily transfer baby from car to stroller.  There are also double strollers and even and triple and quad strollers for multiples! To purchase a stroller click here

Portable Crib: Your baby can sleep comfortably away from home with any of a number of travel crib, travel bassinet, and travel playpen options. To purchase a portable crib click here.

Baby Carrier: Baby carriers, like those made by Baby Bjorn and New Native Carrier, come in a variety of carrying styles.  Try on several to see which is most comfortable for you and your baby. To purchase a baby carrier click here.

Diaper Bag:  Use a diaper bag to carry all your baby’s needs wherever you go.  There are many stylish and practical options to choose from. To purchase a diaper bag click here.

Nursery

Bassinet: A bassinet is the perfect first bed for your newborn.  They are smaller than baby cribs so they can fit in your room to keep baby close by at night.  Choose a rocking bassinet or one with a vibrator or music that will help your baby sleep comfortably. To buy a bassinet click here.

And don’t forget to buy bassinet sheets and blankets!

Changing Table:  A changing table is a must for changing all those wet diapers.  They also serve as great storage spaces for all your diaper changing needs.  Be sure to have extra changing table pad covers on hand for extra dirty days! To purchase a changing table click here.

Rocking Chair: A rocking chair or glider is a must have for new mothers – especially for those with colicky babies!  Rock your baby to sleep or use your rocking chair as a comfy spot for breastfeeding.  Choose from classic wooden rockers or cushioned gliders in a variety of styles and patterns.

Diaper Pail: Keep dirty diaper odors out of the nursery with a diaper pail and diaper pail refill bags.

Crib: Your baby may be too small for a crib in these first few months, but she will outgrow her bassinet sooner than you think.  Be sure to get a sturdy crib mattress and choose your favorite crib bedding and accessories when you buy your crib.

Hamper: New babies create a lot of dirty laundry. A nice hamper will keep the nursery tidy.

Feeding

Nursing Pillow: Nursing pillows provide comfortable support for your arms or for your baby’s head while you breastfeed.  As your baby gets older, nursing pillows are also great for propping your baby as he drinks a bottle, plays, or learns to sit.

Breast Pump: Breast pumps are essential for working mothers and great for breastfeeding moms that want a night out with dad.  Stock up also on breast milk storage bags or containers and have plenty of bottles and nipples.

Bottle Warmer: Electric bottle warmers are great for warming refrigerated or defrosted breast milk or formula bottles.

• Formula

• Bottles and Nipples

• Playtime

Baby Swing: Rock your baby in a baby swing or swinging bassinet.  For your newborn, be sure to choose a swing that reclines.

Bouncer:  Baby bouncy seats take up relatively little space and can entertain your baby while you cook, work, or pay attention to your older children.  Many bouncers are equipped with vibrators, toys, and/or music.

Mobile: Chose a black and white mobile for your infant who cannot see colors yet!

• Toys

• Health & Safety

Baby Monitor: Set up baby monitors around your house to monitor that your baby is safe and sound even when you are in another room.

• Baby Thermometer

• Baby nail clipper

• Bath Time

Baby Bath: Small baby baths are just the right size for your newborn and keep bath time safe and fun.

• Washcloths

• Tear-free baby soap

• Baby lotion

• High chair

• Booster seat

• Toys

For Baby (6-18 months):

Travel Gear

Car seat: Once your baby reaches 20 lbs. (or one year), you will need a front-facing car seat. 

Stroller: Now that your baby is bigger go for a sturdy upright stroller or have with a jogging stroller.  If you are already expecting your next baby, start looking into double strollers too!

Portable Crib: Your baby can sleep comfortably away from home with any of a number of travel crib, travel bassinet, and travel playpen options.

Diaper Bag:  Use a diaper bag to carry all your baby’s needs wherever you go.  There are many stylish and practical options to choose from.

Nursery

Crib: By now your baby has outgrown the bassinet and needs a full size crib.  Make sure to buy a sturdy crib mattress and choose your favorite crib bedding and accessories.

Changing Table:  A changing table is a must for changing all those wet diapers.  They also serve as great storage spaces for all your diaper changing needs.  Be sure to have extra changing table pad covers on hand for extra dirty days!

Diaper Pail: Keep dirty diaper odors out of the nursery with a diaper pail and diaper pail refill bags.

Hamper: New babies create a lot of dirty laundry. A nice hamper will keep the nursery tidy.

Feeding

High Chair: Your baby is eating solid foods and is ready for a high chair.  Most come with removable trays and many are dishwasher safe.  If your baby still does not sit up choose a high chair with a reclining back.

Breast Pump: Breast milk is the preferred choice for babies through the entire first year.  Breast pumps are essential for working mothers and great for breastfeeding moms that want a night out with dad.  Restock your breast milk storage bag supply.

• Baby dishes and spoons

• Bibs

• Jarred baby food.

Small food processor: Keep a small food processor in your kitchen for making homemade baby food from fresh fruits and vegetables.

Playtime

Playpen or Play yard: Keep your baby safe in one place while she plays with an enclosed playpen or play yard.

Exersaucer or Walker: These sit-in toys will exercise and entertain your baby as she learns to stand and walk.

Toys

Health & Safety

Baby Monitor: Set up baby monitors around your house to monitor that your baby is safe and sound even when you are in another room.

• Baby thermometer

• Medicine dropper or spoon

• Baby nail clipper

• Baby lotions

• Teething gels

First Aid Kit: Your baby is beginning to crawl and walk and is likely to take some spills along the way.  Be prepared with a first aid kit.

Safety Gates: Keep babies away from staircases and doorways with safety gates.  They come in many different sizes and there are a number of travel safety gates available to keep babies out of danger even when away from home.

Assorted Safety Guards: As your baby begins to explore you will need many different child safety products to child-proof your home.  You will need toilet locks, door-knob covers, oven and refrigerator locks, outlet covers and more.  Buy them individually or buy a child-proofing kit.

Bath Time

Slip-proof bath mat: Prevent dangerous slipping and sliding with a soft rubber bath mat.

Bath seat: Keep your baby sitting upright and in one place to keep bath time safe and easy.

• Tear-free baby soap

• Water-spout cover

• Bath toys

For Toddlers (18 months & up):

Furniture

Convertible crib: Be sure your crib can accommodate your growing baby by lowering the crib mattress.  Many cribs can be converted to toddler beds.

Crib tent: If your toddler starts climbing over the sides of the crib, cover it with a crib tent to keep him safely inside.

Toddler bed: Toddler beds make the transition from the crib to a big bed easy.

Bed Rail: When your toddler is ready to sleep in a big bed, prevent him from rolling out by using a side bed rail.

• Dresser

• Children’s table and chairs

Travel Gear

Car seat: Most front-facing car seats hold at least 40 lbs. You may look for a car seat that converts to a booster seat since most boosters hold between 80 and 100 lbs. and will better grow with your child.

Booster seat: Choose a booster with a harness or one that works with your car’s seat belts as a belt-positioning seat.  Some booster seats are relatively lightweight and are great for travel and carpooling.

Lightweight/Umbrella stroller: Umbrella strollers are great for running errands and going on outings.  They are lightweight and fold up small to fit easily into your car.

Stroller attachment: If you have more than one child, consider buying a stroller attachment that your older child or toddler can stand on while you push the younger one in the stroller.

Leash: Be sure to keep your adventurous toddler close by at all times while traveling or shopping.

Meal Time

Booster seat: Your toddler is eating grown-up food and wants a seat at the table.  Place a booster seat on an extra chair or attach one to your table. 

• Spill-proof cups

• Plastic plates and silverware

• Bibs

Toilet Training

Training potty/toilet seat: Buy a freestanding training potty or a toilet seat cover that is just the right size for your toddler.

Training pants/training diapers

Bedwetting alarms and indicators: Even toilet-trained children can still have trouble with bedwetting.  Bedwetting alarms can help your child stop bedwetting fast.

Step stool: Help your child reach the potty on her own or reach the bathroom sink to wash up after potty time.

Playtime

Arts and crafts: Let your toddler’s creative juices flow.  Equip your budding artist with a child-size craft table and chairs, an easel, a chalkboard, or an art desk.

Educational Toys: Choose from the multitude of educational toys available to help stimulate and develop your toddler’s learning skills.

Creative play toys: Help stimulate your toddler’s imagination. Buy a play kitchen for your amateur chef, a tool bench for your striving workman, or a playhouse and doll furniture for your little mommy or daddy.

Health and Safety

First Aid Kit: Your active toddler is bound to have some accidents. Be prepared with a well-stocked first aid kit.

Medicine dropper or spoon

Safety Gates: Keep your toddler away from staircases and doorways with safety gates.  They come in many different sizes and there are a number of travel safety gates available to keep babies out of danger even when away from home.

Assorted Safety Guards: As your toddler begins to explore you will need many different child safety products to child-proof your home.  You will need toilet locks, door-knob covers, oven and refrigerator locks, outlet covers and more.  Buy them individually or buy a child-proofing kit.

For Mom & Dad:

Nursing bras and clothes: Make breastfeeding easier with specially designed nursing bras and stylish nursing clothing.

Bath and skincare products: New moms deserve to be pampered.  Treat yourself to soothing creams and bath products like those made by Mustela.

For a great place to register all your new baby needs, click here.