Registries are easy to overstuff and easy to under-plan. This checklist covers what a first year actually requires — nursery, feeding, diapering, getting around and staying clean — so you can register with confidence.
A safe place to sleep, a car seat, feeding supplies and diapering basics come first — the rest is convenience. This checklist marks out the core categories so the essentials are covered before the extras.
When should I create a baby registry?
Around 20 weeks is common — early enough for a shower, late enough to know what you need. Import this list, check items off as they’re gifted or bought, and use it again for baby number two.