Your Ultimate Amazon Baby Registry Guide: The Top Must-Have Items To Get You Prepped For BB

Take one look, and you’ll swoon over the Babyletto Lolly crib. Learn about its features, and you’ll be in love. In addition to its modern minimalist design (which is so stylish, it’s even sold on Pottery Barn!), the Lolly is made from solid wood, it’s height-adjustable, and it’s GREENGUARD Gold Certified, meaning it’s free of over 10,000 potentially harmful chemicals and VOC’s. It can also convert to a toddler bed and daybed, and get this — it comes with the parts you need so you don’t have to buy an exorbitantly expensive crib conversion kit. All things considered, the Lolly is a super fair price, but it’s even better if someone gets it for you. Choose from a white, gray, or black frame with natural-colored feet and bars.

You probably know that babies love to be swaddled, but did you also know that the right kind of swaddle can be a total freakin’ lifesaver? In the world of cozy baby comfort, the adjustable HALO Sleepsack Swaddle is tops. It’s shaped like a sack with huge velcro wings so Baby’s arms remain snugly in place, but there’s some wiggle room at the toes. You can also just wrap it around one arm if BB prefers, or keep both arms free (and wrap the sides around the waist) to use it like a regular sleep sack. During middle-of-the-night changes, you’ll appreciate how it zips from bottom to top so your LO stays toasty while getting a fresh diaper. Sure, a swaddle may seem like a baby straight jacket to us, but remember that your tiny human is used to cramped spaces (you know, from spending 9 months in a womb), plus keeping them snug is key in suppressing the startle reflex so they stay asleep. And with a 4.6 average star rating in over 3,000 reviews, you know this thing works. Yep, you might want to register for two or three.  

If you don’t want to run the risk of your arms falling off, you’ll need a swing to rock BB to their heart’s content. Okay, that’s an exaggeration, but it will provide you with some much-needed hands-free moments while your little one sways. So in the spirit of letting other people buy stuff for you, why not get the super-trendy, ultra-sleek, high-tech mamaRoo? Suitable for babies up to 25 pounds, the ‘Roo reclines and has five motion settings (like car ride and wave), adjustable speeds, and four different sounds. It’s also Bluetooth-enabled so you can control it right from your smartphone, and is compatible to connect to any MP3 player with its built-in plugin. And fancy features aside, you’ll love that it’s compact, unobtrusive, and won’t look like an eyesore in your living room.

Ah, the beloved bedtime story. Sure, your little one won’t follow the book for a while, but once they’re old enough, imagine the special moments you’ll share. Start reading to your budding bookworm early by registering for this board book set. It features classic Dr. Seuss stories you grew up loving, but in a durable format that’ll hold up once BB starts reaching for the pages. This set comes with four silly Seuss books, and they’re all packaged in a handy carry case so you can pack them for sleepovers at Grandma’s.  

Satisfyingly squishy for parents and babies, Comotomos are best sellers on Amazon for good reason. They’re easy to grip, a cinch to clean, simple to put together, and, let’s face it, they’re pretty darn cute. (You can pick ’em up with pink accents, too.) Available in 5 and 8-ounce sizes, this handy bundle has two of each to get you started. This Comotomo set has a nearly-perfect rating in over 400 reviews, and the 8-ounce duo has over 9,000 ratings… now that’s saying something!

It’s a placemat … its a plate … it’s both! The ezpz mini mat makes mealtime, well, easy peasy! These silicone mats (free of  BPA, BPS, PVC, latex and phthalates) suction to hard surfaces for less slippage, plus they’re dishwasher and microwave safe. Most importantly, they’re soft for curious baby hands and break-proof if you have an accidental spill. Get ’em in a variety of colors like grey, pink, and blue, and different shapes including Mickey Mouse, Elmo, and Cookie Monster. This mat can easily take your kiddo through toddlerhood and is ideal for mini connoisseurs who prefer to keep their foods separated.

After a session of splashin’ in the tub, there’s nothing like wrapping up your freshly-washed baby in a snuggly towel. You’ll want it to be extra-soft for their sensitive skin, plus ultra-absorbent and quick-drying, too. Thankfully, Burt’s Bees hooded towels check all the boxes. They’re made with 100% breathable organic cotton, plus they’re GOTS certified, meaning they’re free of harmful chemicals like toxic dyes or bleach, not to mention they’re just plain adorable. And if you like what you’re reading, you may want to register for a set of Burt’s Bees organic washcloths, an infant bathrobe, and a baby bath product box, as well.    

If you’re overwhelmed at the thought of purchasing a car seat, a stroller, and a car base, a travel system is definitely the way to go. Typically, these are three-piece sets that come with a stroller, car seat, and car seat base that are all compatible with one another. In most cases, including this Chicco Brava system, the stroller is convertible; it can be set up so the car seat clicks right into the stroller (read: you can take your sleeping baby from the car to the carriage without waking them up), then transitioned for front-facing riding as your kiddo grows. This Chicco system also features one-handed stroller folding, a parent tray with a cupholder, and good looks, to boot.

Alright, pumping moms — this incredible unit is about to make your life 1000x easier. About the size of a microwave, this device dries and sterilizes bottles, nipples, pacifiers, teethers, and yes, those pesky breast pump parts. The drying and sterilizing modes can be used separately or together (the machine will do a dry-sterilize cycle), plus you can use it to store this sensitive baby gear so that it stays sterile. But the best part is that you can rest assured knowing that germs are being killed from every nook and cranny with UV light — no harsh chemicals or hot steams required. Even if you’re a non-pumping parent, you’ll love the peace of mind and ease of keeping Baby’s feeding gear safe and clean. The Tommee Tippee sterilizer is super easy to use and has a streamlined design, so you won’t mind keeping it on your kitchen counter.

Safe and super affordable … done and done. The Summer Basic Changing Essentials Kit comes with the best-selling, (nearly perfect-rated) pad, plus a soft pad cover and absorbent pad liner. It also comes equipped with a buckle to help keep squirmy babies in place. Essentially, it’s everything you need and nothing you don’t when it comes to keeping Baby comfy, and — let’s be honest, here — wiping their butt.