Amazon Baby Registry checklist: Registry must-haves at Amazon right now (2024)

Photo credit:

Katie Rain for BabyCenter

When it comes to creating a safe and secure spot to change diapers or clothes, the choices can be tailored to how much – or how little – space you have to dedicate to the area. One popular solution is to add a changing pad to the top of a dresser you already have and, voilà, instant changing table!

Graco Premium Contoured Infant and Baby Changing Pad

If you're not going for a changing pad added to an existing dresser or a new, big piece of nursery furniture, this lightweight, portable changing table might work great for you.

Primo EuroSpa Bath and Changing Center

Organization is key to a quick change or cleanup, especially if it happens in the middle of the night. This tabletop organizer keeps everything you need in one place.

Munchkin Diaper Duty Organizer

This caddy is designed to be attached to a crib, play yard, or bassinet. It's the perfect solution if you're looking to save space or wanting to change diapers in any area of the house.

Maliton Changing Table Diaper Organizer - Baby Hanging Diaper Stacker Nursery Caddy Organizer for Cribs Playard Baby Essentials Storage

A baby's sensitive skin needs not only a soft and comfortable diaper, but one that will pull away wetness to help prevent rashes. The Swaddlers have a snug fit to prevent leaks and a visual wetness indicator to let you know when your baby needs to be changed.

Pampers Swaddlers Disposable Baby Diapers

Baby wipes need to be strong enough to clean even the messiest blowouts, yet gentle enough for your baby's sensitive skin. These Pampers wipes are 99 percent water and can be used to clean not only bottoms but also little hands and faces.

Pampers Aqua Pure Sensitive Baby Wipes

While common, diaper rashes can be uncomfortable for a little one. These creams can both help treat rashes and provide a preventative barrier for your baby's skin. Aquaphor can also be used on dry or chapped skin, and for minor scratches and scrapes.

Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment

A diaper bag not only holds everything you could possibly need for your baby, it also serves as a great place to stash your belongings. Diaper bags have come a long way, and many parents use them as purses or tote bags. Look for one that's roomy and comfortable to carry. This Skip Hop is a classic bag that does all of the above.

Skip Hop Diaper Bag

The best diaper pails are easy to use and clean, complement the nursery, and keep it smelling fresh. Look for built-in filters to trap even more odors, hands-free opening, and easy disposal. The Diaper Genie was among the first diaper pails to do it all.

Playtex Diaper Genie Complete Diaper Pail

Safety and sleep are the ultimate goal when choosing a crib, but you don't have to sacrifice style to give your little one a peaceful night's rest. The Emery is a convertible crib, which means it grows with your child, being able to change into a toddler bed, daybed, sofa, and a full-size bed with a headboard and footboard option.

Delta Children Emery Deluxe 6-in-1 Convertible Crib

A good crib mattress will be both safe and comfortable – for babies and toddlers alike. Its two-sided design offers a firm side for newborns and a softer side for toddlers. And this option is 100 percent breathable.

Baby Trend Respiro Crib Mattress

A bassinet is a great way to allow your baby to sleep as near to you as possible while remaining in a separate sleep area (which can help prevent SIDS). Consider a swiveling model like this Halo, which makes getting to your baby easier.

If you want your baby in the bed with you, the only way to safely do this is with an infant sleeper. We like the Baby Delight Snuggle Nest Afterglow Infant Sleeper and Baby BedOpens a new windowwhich has sturdy yet ventilated walls that keep the air flowing while separating your baby from any adult in the bed. It can also be used on its own on the floor (which is handy when visiting grandma).

Halo Bassinest Swivel Sleeper Luxe

Keep your baby warm at night without the use of loose blankets. The sack unzips from the bottom for diaper changes but can't be kicked off by your baby. It can be worn over regular sleepwear, and the sleeveless design prevents overheating.

Halo SleepSack Wearable Blanket

Swaddling helps babies feel safe and secure while preventing arm movements that might startle and awaken a sleeping child. Swaddle sacks like this Halo won't restrict your baby's legs, allowing for proper hip development. Plus, they're easy to use, and you won't have to bother with loose blankets becoming undone.

Halo SleepSack Swaddle

White noise machines can calm anxious infants and encourage them to sleep. Some sound machines, like this Hatch Baby Rest, can do much more than make noise. They can include a nightlight, programmable color and sound options, and even serve as an "okay to wake" clock when your child gets older.

Hatch Baby Rest Sound Machine, Night Light and Time-to-Rise

Gliders provide parents with a cozy spot when they need to comfort, feed, rock, or play with their baby. This isn't your grandma's rocker – it's outfitted with padded seats and arms that can be easily cleaned. Plus, there are pockets for burp cloths, toys, pacifiers, books, and more. The Windsor includes a complementary ottoman to enhance comfort.

Angel Line Windsor Glider and Ottoman

Baby carriers allow you to be mobile and active while keeping your baby close. A good carrier will ergonomically and comfortably hold your baby, while offering comfort and back support for parents. This model easily adapts from newborn to toddler.

Ergobaby Carrier Omni 360

Stroller choices can seem endless, but match the right stroller to your life and it will become your nursery, play room, and office away from home. Look for a model that will grow not only with your baby but your family, by offering multiple seats or riding boards for older kids. If you're looking for a super-lightweight option, consider the Summer Infant 3Dlite Convenience StrollerOpens a new window.

UPPAbaby Vista V2 Stroller

Infant car seats are essential, yet they can be heavy, awkward, and confusing. Parents recommend models with easy installation, multiple positions for ever-growing babies, and an easy-to-carry handle. The Graco SnugRide is a consistently handsome, safe, and classic go-to seat.

Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35 Platinum XT Infant Car Seat

Not only are these a must for travel, play yards can be a great help around the home too. You can set up a safe play or nap area anywhere, knowing that your baby is safe.

Graco Pack 'n Play Playard Snuggle Suite LX

A nursing pillow helps both mothers and babies. It offers back and arm relief to moms by lifting the baby and helping position him for a better feed. These pillows can also be used for tummy time and, as your baby gets bigger, sitting up. The Boppy is hugely popular and comes in a variety of fabrics.

Boppy Original Nursing Pillow and Positioner

Breastfeeding moms can easily pump multiple times a day with an electric pump, which can help produce more milk faster. Contained in a discreet tote bag and completely portable, this model makes it easy to pump anywhere, anytime.

Medela Pump in Style Advanced

Baby bottles can do much more than simply feed a baby. They can also help prevent colic and nipple confusion, withstand countless washings, and be easy to clean. A good bottle like Dr. Brown's will maintain nutrients and prevent air from mixing with the bottle's contents.

Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Bottles

Make mealtime more comfortable for babies by safely heating bottles and baby food. Avoid hot spots with warmers that circulate milk while warming. The Philips Avent has a convenient "defrost" setting that helps get frozen breast milk and baby food ready faster.

Philips Avent Baby Bottle Warmer

Go beyond cleaning with a sterilizer, which uses steam to effectively kill household bacteria and germs on bottles, bottle parts, and nipples. You'll also be able to disinfect pacifiers and sippy cups with only tap water.

Dr. Brown's Microwave Steam Sterilizer

The Sprout is a wooden high chair that has modern looks and is very safe to use (it has a five-point harness). The cushions are easy to clean and, should you experience a major mess disaster, replaceable. In a big plus for a wooden high chair, the Sprout can be adjusted without a wrench. A 60-pound weight limit means you can use this chair well past your child's starting-solids stage.

OXO Sprout Wooden High Chair

As your baby starts to explore solid food, this set contains everything you need to begin feedings. The Thinkbaby set comes with a spoon and fork specially designed for your baby's hands and grip to encourage self-feeding and help develop fine motor skills.

Thinkbaby 9-Piece Feeding Set

Making your own homemade baby food is not only a nutritious option, it's actually quite easy – with the right tools. Simplify the process with a unit like this Baby Brezza, which steams and blends food in one step. With a little extra effort, you'll make healthy, homemade baby food for every stage of development and save money.

Baby Brezza Glass Baby Food Maker

Newborns are slippery in the bathtub, so it's important to choose a baby bathtub that's sturdy and safe for your little one, not to mention provides easy access for parents. Babies also grow – quickly – so the best tubs, like the Fisher-Price 4-in-1, will adapt for the different stages, from delicate newborn to playful toddler.

Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling 'n Seat Tub

Once you move your baby's bathtub into the larger, standard tub in your home, a faucet cover is essential to protect heads from unintentional bumps and hands from a faucet that could be warm. The Moby Bath spout cover has an adjustable strap that ensures it will never fall off or become loose.

Skip Hop Moby Bath Spout Cover

It's important to be properly prepared to deal with the typical illnesses and bumps that are sure to come your baby's way. This tote bag from First Years comes filled with first-aid supplies, grooming tools, and oral care necessities.

The First Years American Red Cross Premium Comfort Care Nursery Kit

Babies need to be changed often, and many grow out of newborn clothes quickly. Depending on the season and climate, your needs may even vary throughout the day! A clothing bundle from a brand like Carter's provides multiple options to be worn alone or layered – and they meet almost all of your clothing needs those first few weeks.

Simple Joys by Carter's Baby 6-Piece Bodysuits

While not all babies will take a pacifier, it generally soothes and relaxes the babies who will let you put one in their mouth. This pacifier from Philips, made of hospital-grade BPA and latex-free silicone, is uniquely shaped to comfortably fit newborn mouths to calm and soothe without inhibiting normal oral development (and it's distributed in hospitals nationwide).

Philips Avent Soothie Pacifier

Bouncers provide a comforting and secure spot for babies when they're not being held. In addition to that, the Snugapuppy includes a mobile and 20 minutes of soothing music, a newborn insert and head support, and calming vibrations.

Fisher-Price Sweet Snugapuppy Dreams Deluxe Bouncer

A safety gate can solve a myriad of baby proofing challenges by keeping your baby out of areas that aren’t secure. This gate allows for one-handed operation, making opening and closing it a breeze. An auto-close features guarantees it will always stay safely closed.

If you add this gate, your Amazon Baby Registry should be pretty well filled up. If you want to continue researching products you can add, check out BabyCenter's other product recommendations. And looking ahead to when your baby arrives, learn more about Amazon's registry completion bonus.

Dreambaby Chelsea Extra Tall Auto Close Security Gate