The Baby Registry Checklist
A registry built around the first six months with a baby. Sort by what's essential, hide what you've covered, and skip the gear that collects dust.
Top 10 most popular baby registry items
Source: Everyday Health Group, The 2026 Baby Registry Shift, June 2026
| # | Registry Item | % Registered |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diapers | 79% |
| 2 | Wipes | 77% |
| 3 | Baby clothing | 76% |
| 4 | Baby skin / hair care products | 72% |
| 5 | Bottles | 72% |
| 6 | Blankets / receiving blankets / burp cloths | 70% |
| 7 | Baby bathtubs & seats | 68% |
| 8 | Bath accessories | 68% |
| 9 | Baby grooming kit | 68% |
| 10 | Bottle & breastfeeding accessories | 68% |
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Baby registry tips new parents wish they'd known
Skip the newborn-size clothes.
Most babies grow out of newborn within 2–3 weeks. Stock up on 0–3 month and 3–6 month instead.
Two of everything you'll wash daily.
Burp cloths, swaddles, crib sheets, changing pad covers. One in use, one in the wash is the bare minimum.
The expensive bouncer is rarely the right one.
Babies have strong opinions about where they like to sit. Register for one mid-tier seat and a swing, then add more after.
Sleep gear earns its keep.
A safe sleep space, a reliable monitor, and a few good swaddles or sleep sacks pay for themselves in the first month.
Don't forget yourself.
Postpartum recovery supplies, nursing essentials, a good water bottle. The parent awake at 3am needs gear too.
Add gift cards on purpose.
Diapers, formula, and clothing sizes you'll need in six months are perfect gift-card territory.
Baby registry items trending in 2026
What's rising on registries this year
Source: Everyday Health Group, The 2026 Baby Registry Shift, June 2026
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