The Best Under $25 Baby Products to Add to Your Registry
These affordable items flesh out your registry and make perfect add-ons for gifts.
When you start building your registry, you may be focused on the big ticket items like car seats, strollers and bassinets, but don’t forget about those smaller, practical baby items! There are lots of products on the lower price range (under $25, to be specific), that are helpful to have in your baby arsenal. From diaper cream to tiny baby hangers and closet dividers to help organize all of those baby clothes, here are the things our team of editors—all parents with tons of hands-on parenting experience—recommend you consider adding to your registry. These items also make great add-ons for people shopping your registry if they want something extra to add to their gift or want to put together a gift basket.
Baby Care Basics
From bath time basics to sore gum soothers (teething happens sooner than you’d think), here are some basics you won’t want to leave out.
On the Go Essentials
Getting out of the house with a newborn can feel super overwhelming until you get the hang of it (practice makes perfect!) These are a few on-the-go essentials you’ll be glad to have.
Clothing Basics (and Something to Organize It All)
Few things are cuter than tiny baby clothes—and it’s one of the things friends and family just can’t help themselves from buying (so prepare to be gifted a bunch). Make sure to include a few basics, like bodysuits and booties that stay put on little feet, plus something to organize it all. Bonus points for adding gentle laundry essentials.
Toys and Books
Like clothing, you don’t need to register for a ton of baby toys; in fact, you’ll be surprised at how quickly they accumulate. But adding a few quality play basics can help get your baby’s collection started off with engaging toys that encourage early development. These toys and books also make great picks to round out the perfect baby shower gift.
For Safekeeping Memories
Much like toys and books, you’ll be amazed at how fast your camera roll grows into the thousands. My biggest photo-saving hack is making monthly photo books during baby’s first year, and then a “yearbook” after their first birthday. From photo props to handprint keepsakes, here are picks to help document sweet memories.
Nice-to-Haves
Having gift cards on hand for those unexpected postpartum purchases can be helpful. Whether you need something for your baby or want to order takeout for dinner, be sure to add a few to your registry. Some people may not like giving gift cards, so registering for them is kind of like giving them permission, too.
Briana Engelbrecht
Assistant Editor
Briana Engelbrecht is Babylist’s Assistant Editor, where she brings her passion for early childhood development and the perinatal period, plus experience as a mom of two to Babylist articles and guides. She’s also a certified lactation counselor. A former preschool teacher, she loves children’s picture books, cats, plants and making things.
