Minimalist BABY REGISTRY Must-Haves:

Let’s be real. If you ask me about baby registries, wedding gift lists, or any of those over-the-top “must-haves,” I’ll probably have something smart to say. To be completely honest, I think they’re all just 'scamishly' smart ways to get us to spend way too much money on things we definitely don’t need, all in the name of love (whether for babies or partners).

So, when I became a mom, I made it my mission to be as close to a budget conscious minimalist mom as possible. I didn't want clutter or to be wasteful of both other people's money and my own. Honestly, I think some people thought I didn’t have enough on my minimalist baby registry because I was so intentional about what I added and didn't add. Til this day I still use the few items I requested and Autumn’s not missing a beat.

Now, don’t get me wrong. There are some unnecessary items I have, use, and love, but only because they’re super cute (not a necessity, obviously). So, I’ll throw some of in those for fun, too - if you want the deets on all my favorite fun baby stuff, click here. (You're Welcome) But trust me, you do not need all that extra stuff people try to convince you to buy and if your goal is essentials, this blog is for you!

Without further ado, here’s my list:

TOP 5 ESSENTIALS

1. DIAPERS/WIPES

This should be obvious, but I can't tell you how many baby registries I see, and diapers or wipes are not on there. You will literally use multiple diapers and wipes every single day for at least 2-3 years. I researched how many I would need per year, and I added those specific sizes (for diapers) and quantities to my registry. Autumn is almost 7 months, and I've never bought a diaper or a wipe (shout out to my village).

Pro Tip:

• Return unopened diapers from your baby outgrows. I recommend opening the smallest boxes first.

• I knew the exact brand and type of diapers and wipes based on majority of my mom friend's advice. Thank Ya'll for saving me from blow outs and wet sheets!

  
  

2. CAR SEAT

You cannot leave the hospital without a car seat - need I say more? Now the type of car seat is totally dependent on you and your resources. The newborn car seat we got was a blessing, one, (thanks Ashley) and also a 2-in-1. It's a Doona car seat and stroller but just one piece, very convenient and very heavy at first, you get use it fast. It does come with a higher price tag but could be worth it if you can afford it and likely plan to have more than one kid it would make for a luxury hammy down.

3. CRIB

4. FEEDING ESSENTIALS

5. ONESIES

FUN TO HAVES

POPSICLE MAKER

This is amazing for teething babies! I used it to make breastmilk popsicles and even introduced fruits like strawberries and bananas. The popsicle feeder is one of my favorite "fun to have" baby items!

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BATHTUB

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