Our Top 10 Picks for Your Baby Registry: Infant Care Edition
Planning for a new baby can be so fun. It can also be overwhelming. That’s why we we’ve put together a baby registry list for you of all our favorite items. This Top 10 is all about Infant Care - everything you need to bathe and diaper your newborn.
Newborns just need a wipe down from time to time until their umbilical cord stump falls off. After that it is safe to immerse them in water for their first bath. Little ones seem to love the soft, cushioned petals of the Blooming Bath Baby Bath. Parents love how it helps cradle their new baby. This flowery bath will fit easily into a sink so you can save your back from bending over an adult tub.
Once your baby gets a little bigger you may want to upgrade to a more structured tub that will fit inside a regular tub. We like the Angelcare Baby Bath Support for this stage.
Newborns have sensitive skin so choosing the right soap and lotion is important. We love the Babyganics line of bath products. Their products are all plant-based and gentle on baby’s skin. You’ll love this gift set because it includes baby wash, shampoo, lotion, and a few bonus goodies.
We know you want only the softest fabric touching your newborn’s skin. That’s why we recommend buying soft washcloths like this. We recommend buying 2 packs.
Once baby gets out of the bath you’ll want to have a soft, warm towel ready for them. We especially like hooded towels because they cover baby’s head and helps baby conserve heat. Usually there is also plenty of fabric to really get your baby snuggled up and dry in no time. Buy 2 packs.
You’ll need somewhere to put your newborn after the bath so you can put on their diaper. A good changing table is helpful for this task. We love the Keekaroo Peanut Changer. The surface is easy to clean while still be comfortable for your baby.
After your baby is dry you’re ready to put a clean diaper on them. There are SO many choices out there but we really love Pampers Swaddlers. These diapers are soft and we love the yellow line that turns blue whenever baby wets or soils their diaper. We recommend buying 1-2 packs of the Newborn size, 5 packages of size 1, and 5 packages of size 2. This is the start of a good stash. This should help a sleep-deprived new parent not have to make a midnight store run or make an Amazon Now purchase when they realize they just used the last diaper that still fits their growing baby.
Babies eat a lot. This means they also poop a lot. You’ll need some good wipes to see you through those diaper changes. Water Wipes are gentle, chemical-free, and get the job done. Go ahead and buy in bulk.
Even if you change your baby’s diaper frequently, he still may develop a diaper rash. The Honest Diaper Rash Cream is organic and easy on baby’s bum.
Your brand new baby may be born with already long, sharp nails. We recommend trimming those tiny nails using a nail file for those first few weeks. As baby grows you will want to have a nail clipper set. We love this gift set from FridaBaby. This set also includes the NoseFrida and the Windi, as well as a soft brush.
Including the above items on your baby registry is a great way to insure you have the basics covered without drowning in extra stuff. Enjoy caring for your new baby!