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Baby Product Swaps: What I Wish I Registered For

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When you're a first-time mom building your registry, there is so much advice from other mom's on the internet and around you that it's hard to tell what products you're actually going to love and use. Here are some products I wish I had known about w...
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Sleep

Making sure your baby gets good sleep is essential for not only baby, but also for mom and dad! Plus, the pack n' play doubles as a safe space to put baby down once they start crawling/moving around.

 
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Personally, I would nix the bassinet and upgrade to a pack n' play w/ bassinet feature. Why have one more baby item that you can only use for a few months?
UPPAbaby Remi Travel Crib & Standard Playard - Charlie
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When your baby starts rolling it's super important to transition them out of a swaddle – this product is a must!
Love to Dream Swaddle Wrap Up Transition Bag - Cotton 1.0 TOG Gray Stripe - M: Sleeveless, Two-Way Zipper, Breathable Fabric
 
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Order a few in each size – they are pricey but worth it
Kyte Baby Sleep Bag Wearable Blanket 1.0 Tog - 6-18 Months - Sage
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Car Seats

We had originally registered for a car seat(s) that was too big for my car. Absolutely love how slim + plush this car seat is – 10/10 recommend!

 
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Bonus: This can fit 3 across, but is so plush that you'd never know it!
Chicco Fit3x ClearTex Ultra Slim All-in-One Car Seat - Black: Fits 3 Seats, No-Rethread Harness, Machine Washable

Bath Time

We originally registered for the Angel Care bathtub – people rave about this, but it personally wasn't for us since our baby was a tiny little 5 lb 15 oz peanut. 

 
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This was great for my small newborn!
Regalo 3-in-1 Baby Bathtub with Sling
 
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Great for when baby grows out of OG bath seat and can sit up but needs support
Ingenuity My Bath Seat - Pink: Suction Grip, Baby Bathing Seat, 30 lbs Maximum Capacity, 17" Width

Nursing/Pumping

If you have health insurance, I recommend getting your medical-grade pump through insurance, then register for a wearable pump! It is great to have as an alternative option where you're on the go.

 
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Such a great on-the-go pump + very comfortable
Momcozy M9 Hands-Free Wearable Electric Breast Pump Set: Double Pump System, Battery-Powered, Includes Carrying Case

Baby Care

Absolutely a must for your registry – wish I had known about these when I built mine.

 
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This is the GOAT – we use this everynight as part of my son's nighttime routine
NAVAGE NASAL CARE Baby Electric Nasal Aspirator
 
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An absolute staple for the medicine cabinet
Braun ThermoScan 7 Ear Thermometer, Digital Thermometer for Adults and Children, FSA & HSA Eligible, Black

Meals for Mom & Dad

Food delivery is a lifesaver when decision fatigue hits (and it will). Love having the option to order what you're craving to make sure mom and dad are fed.

 
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Food delivery is so convenient and necessary!
Uber Eats Gift Card
 
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Another staple for making sure meal delivery is covered.
DoorDash Gift Card

Starting Solids

When I first built my son's registry, I didn't even want to think about solids to be honest – it was too overwhelming! I ended up ordering these with my registry discount before it expired!

 
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These are great for freezing store-bought purees after opening or for making your own!
Moonkie Silicone Baby Food Containers 4oz
 
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These are great for snack cups, freezing store-bought purees after opening or for making your own!
Moonkie Silicone Baby Food Containers 8oz/4oz

Toys

This toy is a lifesaver – the vibrations help keep baby calm, especially if your little one doesn't like the car!

 
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My son loves this toy. One time we took my cat to the vet and they thought the music was for her until they saw my baby (so funny)
Fisher-Price Calming Vibes Hedgehog Soother

Diaper Changing

Just put these in your cart now – you will use them all the time! We recently traveled and I wish I would have had the Skip Hop Changing Station for public bathroom changes (they can be icky, for real).

 
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There will be a lot of trunk & public bathroom changes – you need this!
Skip Hop Pronto Signature Travel Changing Station with Swrl Dots - Beige: Storage Pockets, Non-Toxic, Wipes Case
 
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There will be a day where you'll wish you had backup baby gear in your trunk
Munchkin Brica Out-N-About Trunk Organizer & Changing Station