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Minimalist Baby Registry
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The line between a nice-to-have and a need-to-have can be hard to delineate when it comes to your newborn baby.
While it’s easy to splurge on nursery decorations and other fun items, it’s important to remember that all your baby really needs early on are essentials. Basics are more important than anything else, and this minimalist baby registry checklist will help you create a simple, curated space for a clean and safe home environment for your newborn.
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In order to assemble the healthiest nursery for you and your newborn, it’s important to know that your nursery furniture and essentials are made from high-quality, safe materials. By choosing to create a minimalist baby registry, you can do your research on every item and assure it fits your standards.
Here are simple staples you should include on your minimalist baby registry checklist.
Baby Clothing
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Comfort is the most important thing when it comes to baby clothing. A cozy pair of footie pajamas will probably be their outfit of the day for the first several months. Here are the clothing items you’ll want to include on your registry.
• Cotton footed pajamas (4)
• Longsleeve pajamas (3)
• Short sleeve pajamas (3)
• Sweatshirts (2)
• Pairs of pants (2)
• Pairs of socks (6)
• Pairs of shoes (2)
• Sleep gown (1)
Sustainable Bedding & Bath Material
As with clothing, bedding and bath materials should be high quality. You want to look for products using eco-friendly, natural ingredients such as 100% cotton, bamboo, linen, and Tencel®.
• Cotton fitted bassinet sheets
Safety Gear
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Your baby will want to explore everything about their new environment. Ensuring that your home is effectively baby-proofed will help you have peace of mind.
GREENGUARD Gold Certified Nursery Furniture
Make sure to research the materials your nursery furniture is made of. GREENGUARD Gold Certified furniture is screened for 10,000 chemicals and meets the industry emission policies. In short, it’s the gold standard for nursery furniture.
Other Baby Items
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There are so many little things you may need. Here are a few that will make life as a new parent a little bit easier.
What Not to Put on a Baby Registry
There is such a thing as too many when it comes to a baby registry. For any item you put on your registry, ask yourself — is this product necessary or can I live without it?
These are items that you don’t need on your minimalist baby registry:
• Toys. Furniture, clothing, bedding, baby gear and safe items are far more important than toys early on. You’ll be sure to get some toys from friends and family, so no need to put extra on the list
• Crib accessories. While mobiles and other accessories may be nice to have, they’re not necessities. Instead, invest in a convertible crib that your child can use for years to come
• Gender-exclusive gifts. If you plan on having multiple children, or don’t know your baby’s gender, opt for gender-neutral options that you can hand down later
Setting your baby up for success starts with being intentional about setting up their first space. This means getting the essentials and ensuring that these essentials are high-quality and toxic-free. With the above items, you’re all set and ready to create your minimalist baby registry!