Allison Bornstein’s Baby Registry Is as Stylish as You’d Expect
These design-forward picks are polished and practical—a parenting capsule that proves you don’t have to give up your style.
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Fashion stylist, wardrobe consultant and author Allison Bornstein brings her signature approach—thoughtful, elevated basics with a modern twist—to everything she does, including her baby registry.
Known for helping clients define their personal style through her viral “Three Word Method,” Bornstein is also the author of Wear It Well: Reclaim Your Closet and Rediscover the Joy of Getting Dressed and a go-to expert on curating intentional, wearable wardrobes (you’ve likely seen her in action on Instagram), so it’s no surprise that her registry reflects that same quiet confidence and curation. From the warm wood Novella crib that complements her home’s aesthetic to the sleek Métier packing cubes that let her repurpose one of her own bags as a diaper bag, every pick feels stylish, functional and personal.
She also leaned heavily on her village of experienced moms for their tried and true baby gear recommendations. That’s how she discovered celeb-loved gear like the Artipoppe Zeitgeist baby carrier and parent favorites like the Hatch Restore 3 and Snoo bassinet. And of course, as a stylist, she couldn’t resist making her baby’s wardrobe part of the nursery design, adding an adorable kids' clothing rack to put the tiny outfits on full display.
Think of this registry as her capsule collection for new parenthood: polished, practical and rooted in personal style. Here are Allison Bornstein’s top registry picks and her personal notes on why she chose each one.
Doona Infant Car Seat & Stroller - Nitro Black
From $650.00“I am lucky enough to have a lot of moms in my life and they all recommended the Doona! We take a lot of walks around the neighborhood so this will be perfect for us.”
“I wanted my nursery to really blend with the rest of my house so it was important to me for the space to feel warm and elevated and design focused (while still being functional!). This crib is all of those things and really ties in all the elements of the nursery!”
“I would have never known that I ‘needed’ this but a lot of moms said it was great! As a first timer I consulted other peoples’ Babylist registry and asked all of my friends with kids what the ‘must haves’ were and this was on many lists!”
“As a stylist, I of course have already purchased some cute clothes for the baby and I wanted them to really be part of the decor. One of my clients recommended this cute clothing rack which really makes the wardrobe part of the space which I love!”
“The nursery is decorated in really warm tones but I love the idea of adding really subtle pops of blue in there. Telka has amazing sheets, towels and robes so I was so excited that they had kid’s bedding. It is so beautiful and minimal but with a fun twist.”
“This is the cutest thing ever and I can not wait to see the baby in these cute hooded towels. I basically want one of every animal but the dog and lion were particularly adorable!”
“Another recommendation from the moms—Coterie! I ordered a few to start to stock up and I am sure this will be my go-to brand.”
Happiest Baby Snoo Smart Sleeper Bassinet
From $1,186.50“I didn’t know what a Snoo was until my friend sent me all the articles about it and said I NEED it. So here we are! Anything to help the baby sleep well seems like it is worth the investment.”
“I mean, these are so cute. I know the baby does not need expensive shoes but hopefully he will take after his mom and love expensive shoes! We have to start him early!”
“Even before I got pregnant, my husband has been really excited to carry our baby around in a baby carrier like this so we needed something fabulous. I really love the simple black silk option but my husband got [the brown Yin Yang] one. I do more black in my looks and he does more brown and although we only have one baby it felt like we needed both options. I am so excited for the moment my husband gets to carry the baby around and take him for walks in this! It has been a long time coming!”
