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Baby Registry Must-Haves

Confused about what to put on your baby registry? Here's Shanna and Laura's list of tried-and-true baby items that they think belong on every baby registry! We'll be updating this list as we think of more great products we couldn't live without -- check back soon!

Both Shanna and Laura used Amazon Baby Registries for their showers -- it's honestly the easiest way to set up a registry for you and your guests. Most of the links below are Amazon, so you can click through and add directly to your registry, easy peasy!

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aden + anais Essentials Classic Sleeping Bag, 100% Cotton Muslin, Wearable Baby Blanket, Doll, Stars, Small, 0-6 Months

aden + anais Classic Sleeping Bag

Laura's pick

100% Cotton muslin sleep sack is the lightest sack I’ve found, and super comfortable!

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Aquaphor Healing Ointment, 14 Oz (396 G)

Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment

Shanna's pick

Aquaphor is amazing for baby skin troubles, from drool rash, to diaper rash, to dry, rough skin. Shanna uses this religiously for her two daughters!

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Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Moisturizing Body Lotion with Relaxing Lavender & Vanilla Scents, Non-Greasy Baby Lotion, Nourishing Prebiotic Oatmeal, Paraben- & Phthalate-Free, 18 fl. oz

Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Moisturizing Lotion with Lavender, Vanilla and Natural Oatmeal

Shanna's pick

Lather this on your fresh-outta-the-bath baby. It smells so good!

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Aveeno Baby Daily Moisture Gentle Baby Body Wash and Shampoo with Oat Extract, 2-in-1 Baby Wash and Hair Shampoo, Tear-Free, Paraben-Free for Sensitive Skin and Hair, Lightly Scented, 18 Fl Oz

Aveeno Baby Gentle Wash & Shampoo

Shanna's pick

Shanna’s favorite baby body wash and shampoo. Great for babies with sensitive skin!

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Baby Care Play Mat

Laura's pick

Laura wishes she had this from the beginning — laying out quilts and blankets got old really fast. This mat is reversible, non-toxic, and has great cushion for tummy-time and play.

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Babyganics All Purpose Surface Wipes

Shanna's pick

These are great for cleaning surfaces that baby might come into contact with. Great for wiping down toys, high chairs, furniture, etc!

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Bag Nation Extra Large Diaper Bag Backpack for Twins or 2 Kids

Bag Nation Diaper Bag Backpack with Stroller Straps, Changing Pad and Sundry Bag

Laura's pick

This diaper backpack has a ton of compartments and comes with a changing pad and convenient little diaper kit case. It also clips on to your stroller!

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Beco Gemini Baby Carrier

Shanna's pick

Shanna’s favorite baby carrier — and she’s tried a lot! She loves that it doesn’t require an infant insert, and that you can carry baby in many different positions.

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BIB-ON, Full-Coverage Bib and Apron Combination for Infant, Baby, Toddler Ages 0-4.

Bib-On Full Coverage Bibs

Shanna's pick

Shanna loves these full-coverage bibs for her girls. They also come in handy in the car if you have a baby that gets car sick.

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Boon Grass Countertop Drying Rack, Green

Boon Grass Drying Rack

Shanna's pick

Perfect for drying bottles, nipples and other odds and ends.

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Boudreaux’s Butt Paste

Laura's pick

This stuff really helps heal and prevent diaper rash!

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Lumipets Bunny Silicone Night Light for Kids, Squishy Lamp with Remote

Bunny Night Light

Shanna's pick

This adorable LED nursery night light is a great source of dim light for nighttime feeds.

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Burpy Bibs

Laura's pick

Burp cloths that double as bibs ‚ — awesome if you have a “happy spitter” like Laura does!

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California Baby Super Sensitive Baby Shampoo + Baby Wash | 100% Plant-Based | Unscented Body Wash For Sensitive Skin | Hypoallergenic | 19 oz (2-Pack)

California Baby Super Sensitive Shampoo & Body Wash

Laura's pick

Really nice baby shampoo and body wash.

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Chicco KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat and Base, Rear-Facing Seat for Infants 4-30 lbs., Infant Head and Body Support, Compatible with Chicco Strollers, Baby Travel Gear | Orion/Grey

Chicco Keyfit 30 Carseat

Shanna's pick

I love how easy it is to snap this carseat in and out of the base. If baby falls sleep in the car, you can just snap the seat out and carry it inside and never have to wake him or her!

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Chicco Keyfit Caddy

Shanna's pick

Snap the Keyfit 30 into here, and you’re ready to go for a stroll!

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Enovoe Car Window Shade for Baby - (2 Pack) UV Protection Breathable Mesh Baby Window Covers - Sun Shade Blocker, Cling Windows Cover - Glare Shield and UV Rays Protection for Your Child - XL 25

Clingy Car Window Shades

Laura's pick

These stick on without any adhesive and stay put. Great for keeping sun out of baby’s eyes while in the car.

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Comotomo Baby Bottle Double Pack, Pink, 5oz

Comotomo Bottles

Shanna's pick

Shanna’s baby LOVES these soft, squeezable bottles.

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Convertible Crib

Shanna's pick

This crib grows with your child through the years. Plus it’s sturdy and cute!

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Yogasleep Dohm Classic (White) The Original White Noise Sound Machine, Soothing Natural Sounds from a Real Fan, Sleep Therapy for Adults & Baby, Noise Cancelling for Office Privacy & Meditation

Dohm White Noise Machine

Shanna's pick

This white noise machine is pleasing to the ear (not a harsh, digital sound) and blocks out extraneous noise that might wake the baby.

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Dr. Brown’s Dishwasher Basket

Shanna's pick

If you use Dr. Brown’s bottles and have a dishwasher, you definitely will want one or more of these. Dr. Brown’s bottles are amazing, but hand-washing all those components SUUUUUUCKS. Pop ’em in this basket and stick it in the dishwasher. Voila! You have several hours of your life back!

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Dr. Brown's Original Bottle, 4 Ounce, 4-Pack

Dr. Brown’s Original Bottles

Laura's pick

Sure, they have lots of little parts, but they helped reduce spitup and gas in Laura’s baby, so it’s worth it!

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Electric Steam Sterilizer

Laura's pick

If you have the counter space, a steam sterilizer is so convenient to have.

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eufy Security Video Baby Monitor

Laura's pick

This is the NY Times’ Wirecutter pick for best video monitor in 2019. It has a huge, clear screen, and isn’t wifi-dependent, so it works even if your wifi goes out. The camera and monitor are both powered by micro-USB, so you can even use this with a battery pack if your power goes out.

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Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling ‘N Seat Tub

Laura's pick

It’s a bathtub that fits in your sink or in your tub (or on the floor, I guess!). It has a newborn sling and transitions to a sitting tub when the baby is ready.

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Haakaa Manual Breast Pump

Shanna's pick

The Haakaa is a must-have for nursing moms! It makes collecting extra breastmilk so easy.

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HALO BassiNest Swivel Sleeper, Bedside Bassinet, Portable and Adjustable, Soothing Center with Nightlight, Vibration and Sound, Premiere Series, Pebble

HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper Bassinet

Shanna's pick

Gorgeous and sturdy bassinet that adjusts to the height of your bed so baby is easy to retrieve for those nighttime feedings.

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HALO SleepSack, 100% Cotton Wearable Blanket, Swaddle Transition Sleeping Bag, TOG 0.5, Baby Blue, Large, 12-18 Months

Halo Sleepsack Wearable Blanket

Shanna's pick

Shanna’s favorite wearable blanket for baby that has transitioned out of swaddles and the Merlin.

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HALO 100% Cotton Sleepsack Swaddle, 3-Way Adjustable Wearable Blanket, TOG 1.5, Heather Grey, Small, 3-6 Months

Halo Swaddle Sleep Sack

Shanna's pick

Shanna’s favorite swaddle for newborns.

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Hudson Home Collection Baby Shawl Collar Plush Robe,

Hudson Baby Unisex Baby Cotton Bodysuit

Shanna's pick

Newborns don’t need much in the way of clothing, but bodysuits (aka “onesies”) are a must!

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Ingenuity Baby Base 2-in-1 Booster Feeding and Floor Seat with Self-Storing Tray - Pink Flambe

Ingenuity Baby Seat

Shanna's pick

Shanna started using this seat when her baby was four months old and desperate to sit up and see the world but still needed some support. The feeding tray has come in very handy since she started eating solids. Strap this seat to a dining chair, and baby can sit at the table and eat with the family!

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Height Right High Chair with Tray, Mahogany

Keekaroo High Chair

Shanna's pick

This stylish high chair grows with your baby and is less expensive than the similar Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair.

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Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream

Laura's pick

This saved Laura’s early breastfeeding days from being painful! Bring this to the hospital with you!

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Leo&Ella Extra Large Car Mirror for Baby in Rear Facing Car Seat, Wide Crystal Clear View, 360° Adjustable Mount, Crash Tested and 100% Shatterproof, Fully Assembled

Leo&Ella Baby Car Mirror

Laura's pick

Very clear, large car mirror that’s crash tested and safe!

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Luvable Friends Unisex Baby Newborn and Baby Terry Socks, Airplane, 0-6 Months

Luvable Friends Unisex Baby Socks

Shanna's pick

Gotta keep those teeny tooties warm!! These socks are soft and cozy and adorable. They come in lots of different styles and patterns.

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Manhattan Toy Winkel Rattle & Sensory Teether

Laura's pick

Great toy for young babies just learning how to grasp things.

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Matimati Baby Baby Bandana Bibs For Boys Solid & Neutral Colors | 10 Pack Super Absorbent Teething - Drool Infant Bib Set | Organic & Adjustable Cloth Bibs

Matimati Baby Bandana Bibs

Laura's pick

Cute, stylish bibs that help keep a happy spitter’s clothes clean!

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Magic Sleepsuit Baby Merlin's Microfleece Baby Swaddle Transition Product - Soft and Cozy Design, Double Zipper for Easy Diaper Changes, Promotes Safe Sleep, 3-6 Months - Blue - Small 12-18lbs

Merlin Magic Sleepsuit

Shanna's pick

A great transition after baby no longer uses swaddles. It helped Shanna’s first baby learn to sleep through the night.

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Moby Baby Wrap Carrier Classic for Newborns to Toddlers (8-33lbs), Infant Sling Carrier, Lightweight & Hands Free Design, Adjustable for All Body Types (Amethyst)

Moby Classic Baby Wrap

Laura's pick

Stretchy, soft, wrap-style baby carrier that’s a life saver during the newborn phase. Babies love napping in this!

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Munchkin Step Diaper Pail

Shanna's pick

The self-sealing design keeps odors trapped inside.

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aden + anais Essentials Muslin Swaddle Blankets for Baby Girls and Boys, Newborn Receiving Blanket for Swaddling, 100% Cotton Baby Swaddle Wrap, 4 Pack, Baby Star-Elephants

Muslin Swaddle Baby Blankets

Shanna's pick

Soft and versatile baby blankets.

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My Brest Friend Original Nursing Pillow Enhanced Ergonomics Essential Breastfeeding Pillow Support For Mom & Baby W/ Convenient Side Pocket, Double Straps & slipcover, Midnight Poppy

My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow

Laura's pick

If you’re going to breastfeed you need this pillow! It’s a life saver!

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Frida Baby NoseFrida SnotSucker for Baby, Nasal Aspirator for Baby, Nose Sucker Baby Nasal Aspirator & 4 Hygiene Filters to Help Baby Breathe Easy

NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator

Shanna's pick

What’s more fun than using your mouth to suck snot out of your baby’s nose?! Answer: EVERYTHING. But, this device works great when babies are stuffed up. Shanna’s older daughter has even learned to use it on herself!

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NUK Comfy Orthodontic Pacifiers

Laura's pick

Made of 100% silicone, these are soft if baby rolls over onto them.

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Bright Starts Oball Rollin' Rainstick Rattle Easy-Grasp Toy, Ages 3 Months +

Oball Toy

Shanna's pick

Ball and rattle that is perfect for little fingers to grasp.

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Owlet Dream Sock

Laura's pick

This little device helped ease Laura’s mind (and stop her from checking if her baby was breathing 2000x/night).

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OXO Tot Perfect Pull Wipes Dispenser, Navy

Oxo Baby Wipes Dispenser

Laura's pick

This is a great hands-free way to have wipes available at your changing table.

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OXO Tot On-The-Go Wipes Dispenser

Laura's pick

Perfect small wipes dispenser to throw into your diaper bag.

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OXO Tot Space Saving Drying Rack

Laura's pick

Vertical drying rack helps clear up counter space and is great for bottles and pumping parts.

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Pack and Play

Shanna's pick

The Pack and Play offers a safe, flat surface for baby to play, kick and roll around in so you can take a moment to yourself to get a cup of coffee or (imagine this) go to the bathroom alone!! It’s a great place for introducing babies to independent play, since it gives them space to move their bodies and check out their surroundings. Also, it transitions with age and is a perfect travel crib for out-of-town trips!

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Pampers Aqua Pure Sensitive Water Baby Diaper Wipes

Laura's pick

Laura’s favorite butt wipes that don’t irritate the baby and clean well.

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Pampers Swaddlers Diapers, Size 1 (8-14 lbs), 198 Count, Fragrance Free, Hypoallergenic, Absorbent, Pediatrician Recommended, Skin Safe

Pampers Swaddlers – Size 1

Shanna's pick

Shanna and Laura both loved using Pampers Swaddlers for their newborns. We recommend registering for Size 1 diapers since babies grow out of the Newborn size so quickly!

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QuickZip Crib Sheets

Laura's pick

The easiest way to change a crib sheet!

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Fansidi Baby Nail Trimmer Electric, Easy & Safe Nail File for Newborn Infant Toddler, Whisper-Quiet Nighttime Use, 4-Stage Age-Matched Grinding Heads, LED Light, 18-Piece Kit, Blue, Baby Shower Gift

Rotary Baby Nail Trimmer

Laura's pick

So much easier and safer than using normal baby nail trimmers!

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Safety 1st Heavenly Dreams Baby Crib & Toddler Bed Mattress, Waterproof Cover, Firm, Fits Standard Size Cribs & Toddler Beds, White

Safety 1st Heavenly Dreams Crib Mattress

Shanna's pick

Firm and affordably priced mattress that is highly reviewed.

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Simple Joys by Carter's Baby Boys' Short-Sleeve Bodysuit, Pack of 6, Alligator/Dinosaur/Stripe/Trucks, Preemie

Simple Joys by Carter’s Baby Boys’ 6-Pack Short-Sleeve Bodysuit

Shanna's pick

Newborns don’t need much in the way of clothing, but bodysuits (aka “onesies”) are a must!

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Simple Joys by Carter's Baby Girls' Short-Sleeve Bodysuit, Pack of 6, Multicolor/Birds/Fruit/Lemon/Turtle, Preemie

Simple Joys by Carter’s Baby Girls’ 6-Pack Short-Sleeve Bodysuit

Shanna's pick

Newborns don’t need much in the way of clothing, but bodysuits (aka “onesies”) are a must!

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Simple Wishes Supermom Pumping and Nursing Bra in One - Adjustable Pumping Bra Hands Free - Maternity Breast Pump Bra

Simple Wishes Hands-Free Pumping Bra

Shanna's pick

If you plan to pump, you are going to want this. Without it, you will need to hold the pumps on your breasts, and then you will have zero hands free to scroll through your phone (the horror!).

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My Brest Friend Original Nursing Pillow Cover - Slipcovers For Baby - Adjustable Fit, Easy Care, Durable - Original Nursing Pillow Not Included, Black Flowing Fans

Slipcover for My Brest Friend

Laura's pick

Laura wishes she had registered for an additional cover for her nursing pillow — you need backup when you have a happy spitter!

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Soft-Bite Infant Spoons

Shanna's pick

Cute spoons with metal handles and silicon tips that babies like to gum on. They are nice and shallow, so great for feeding young babies purees!

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Sophie la girafe | Handcrafted for 60 Years in France | Natural Rubber | Designed for Teething Babies | Awaken All 5 Senses | Easy to Clean (616324)

Sophie the Giraffe

Shanna's pick

Great teether for babies! Perfect size for their little hands to grasp.

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Spasilk Bath Hooded Towels & Washcloths Set for Babies, 23-Piece Gift Set, Blue

Spasilk 23-Piece Essential Baby Bath Gift Set

Shanna's pick

Gotta get hooded towels for your little sweetie, because nothing is cuter than a baby peeking out from a bath towel! Also, they are good for drying the baby off after baths, I suppose. 😉

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Spectra - S1 Plus Electric Breast Milk Pump for Baby Feeding - Convenient Breast Feeding Support

Spectra S1 Breast Pump

Laura's pick

Really great pump that’s easy to use, comfortable, and runs on a battery!

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Tripp Trapp by Stokke Adjustable Wooden Natural Baby High Chair (Includes Baby Seat with Harness)

Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair

Laura's pick

This is the GOAT of all high chairs. Sure, it’s pricey, but it’s designed to be the one and only chair your kid uses for life! The seat and foot plate adjusts as your child grows, and eventually it can just be used as an adult chair. It’s super easy to clean, and very stable and safe. Laura’s kids each have one, and they’re still using them daily at ages 3 and 5.

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Stretchy Changing Pad Covers for Boys Girls

Shanna's pick

These soft and adorable changing pad covers fit most standard changing pads and help keep baby comfortable during diaper changes so they don’t have to lay on a plasticky, waterproof pad.

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Summer by Ingenuity Contoured Changing Pad – Includes Waterproof Changing Liner and Safety Fastening Strap with Quick-Release Buckle

Summer Infant Contoured Changing Pad

Shanna's pick

Affordable changing pad that Shanna uses on top of an Ikea dresser to create a changing station.

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JolyWell Night Light for Kids, Baby Night Light with 7 Colors Changing Mode & Stepless Dimming, Nursery Night Light BPA Free,Rechargeable Egg Night Light for Breastfeeding 1h Timer & Touch Control

The Famous “Egg Light”

Laura's pick

These little egg-shaped, touch-enabled LED lights don’t emit any blue light and can be set super dim, so they don’t wake up your baby during 3am diaper changes.

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The Original Cushy Closer Door Cushion | No More Noisy Doors!

Shanna's pick

Use this item to quietly enter and exit your baby’s nursery without the clicks and squeaks of the door latch. Shanna uses them for both of her daughters’ bedroom doors because she likes to sneak up on her kids. Bwahahahaha! Just kidding. It’s mostly great for when you are quietly closing the door after your baby is asleep and you don’t want the latch to wake him or her.

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Tummy Time Floor Mirror

Laura's pick

Babies love looking at themselves during tummy time. This is a soft, lightweight, safe mirror you can prop in front of baby to help them stay in tummy time longer!

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Ubbi Steel Diaper Pail, Odor Locking, No Special Bag Required, Award-Winning, Registry Must-Have, White

Ubbi Diaper Pail

Laura's pick

Stainless steel, easier to use than a diaper genie, and sleek!

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Windsor Glider and Ottoman

Shanna's pick

There are many wonderful rocking chairs and gliders out there, but this one is reasonably priced, comfortable, and has been with Shanna through both her babies.

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Wubbanub Pacifier

Shanna's pick

Pacifier with a built-in buddy!

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