If I Could Redo My Baby Registry, Here's What I'd Skip (and What I'd Keep)
A gentler, calmer, more realistic approach to preparing for baby.
When I was pregnant, I wanted to be prepared for everything.
Every scenario, every milestone, every “just in case.”
So I made a baby registry that had… well, a lot.
Things I thought I needed.
Things the internet convinced me I needed.
Things I only used once (or not at all).
Looking back now, with actual lived experience, I’d redo my list completely differently — not just for minimalism, but for sanity, safety, and true day-to-day usefulness.
Here’s what I would skip, and what I’d keep, if I were building my registry all over again.
What I’d Skip
1. The Fancy Plastic Baby Bath
It looked cute, but it didn’t make life easier.
Hard to clean, bulky to store, and honestly, a sink or a simple basin works just as well — and with fewer crevices that trap grime.
2. The Overly Scented Baby Products
Lotions, washes, even diapers that were “baby scented.”
I wish someone told me that fragrance is one of the biggest irritants for newborn skin — and for your home’s air.
We ditched them fast.
3. Bottle Warmers + Sterilizer Machines
They take up space and add more steps.
A bowl of warm water works.
A pot of boiling water works.
I wish I had trusted simplicity sooner.
4. Cute But Impractical Outfits
The tiny cardigans…
The button-up onesies…
The little shoes for newborns (why did I do that?).
What babies actually need:
soft, breathable, easy-to-snap basics — in multiples.
5. Single-Purpose Gear
Wipe warmers, diaper elevators, formula mixers, gadgets that promise to “make things easier” but end up piling on clutter.
What actually makes things easier is less stuff, not more.
What I’d Keep (and Recommend Wholeheartedly)
