30 Helpful Products to Register For That Are Meant For You, Not Baby
Babies need stuff, sure. But don't forget to add things for yourself to your registry to help ease the postpartum transition.
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Many parents spend a lot of time picking out the perfect baby gear to add to their registry. But what about things for YOU? Whether you’re pregnant, adopting or welcoming a baby via surrogacy, some big-time changes are coming your way soon. Beyond a few baby gear basics, the main thing a baby really needs is a happy and healthy parent, so we’re all for adding the things that’ll make taking care of yourself and the transition to parenthood easier. Here is your permission to do just that, guilt-free!
If the “taking care of baby also means taking care of me” approach feels right for you, there are a lot of products to consider adding to your baby registry. Here are some of the most popular categories and parent-favorite picks to inspire you. (And if you’re still on the fence, there’s also some gentle encouragement—and insight—from a bunch of real Babylist Parents.)
Birth and Postpartum Supplies
One thing many new parents underestimate is postpartum recovery. Amanda, a mom of two, didn’t add postpartum items to her registry and regretted it. “I ended up placing many late-night orders for all the items I needed during recovery,” she said. Even parents who did add personal items wanted more. “Some people bought me additional postpartum stuff that I didn’t ask for. It was much appreciated, more so than the million pieces of clothing, if I’m being honest,” said Erica, a parent from New Jersey. Here are a few essentials that are helpful to have your postpartum recovery stash.
Nursing Supplies
If you’re planning on breastfeeding, there are a few products that can make things more comfortable for you as your body, boobs and nipples get used to it. And this is another area many parents don’t think of when building their registry. Other new parents we talked to echoed this sentiment: they all wished they had added at least some items for themselves to their baby registries. “I registered for a few nursing supplies. But I wish I had added more!” said Michelle, a mom of one from New York City. From breast care basics like nipple cream and nursing pads to pumps and a nursing bra, here are the supplies to consider adding to your registry.
Help, Favors and Gift Cards
“Parents deserve help and it’s okay to ask for it. Prenatal massage, food delivery, grocery gift cards, funds for birth and postpartum doulas, night nurses, etc. are all helpful,” said Kit, a birth doula and a parent. We know it can feel a bit awkward to add things to your registry for yourself, especially help and favors. But people want to take care of you too, and it's super easy to add these kinds of things to your registry via coupons and cash funds.
Self-Care
The transition into parenthood is just as (if not more) impactful as the life and hormonal changes we experience in puberty. It’s normal to feel a little lost as you navigate your new role and body. In the name of postpartum recovery, add some self-care items to your registry that’ll bring some glimmers to your daily routine.
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