The Essential Registry Checklist for Every Parent-To-Be
If you’re expecting your little bundle of joy soon, then we’re sure you’ve got a lot of planning to do. From setting up the nursery to organising all the essentials, you want to make sure that you are fully set up for your baby. However, this can be overwhelming, especially if you’re a first-time mom. Understanding all the things you need, right from the right type of bottle to the nipple level, from a pillow that won’t give your baby a flat head to diapers that will keep them comfortable, can be tough. But we’re here to simplify your journey, and we’ve got the ultimate checklist to keep you covered. Read on to see what you need, how much it costs, brands to get it from and once you’ve made your list, add it to your gift registry and have it gifted to you! It’s literally that simple… welcome to parenting 101!
| Product (Recommended Qty) | Brands & Approximate cost | |
| CLOTHING | PREMIUM | LUXURY |
| Onesies (5) Subjective, based on the frequency of laundry | Carters, Babyhug, Toffi House, Nino Bambino, Mini Klub ₹2000 | Mothercare, Masilo, H&M, Marks & Spencer ₹5000 |
| Nightwear (5) Subjective, based on the frequency of laundry. Fabric and style depends on the weather | Carters, Babyhug, Toffi House, Nino Bambino, Mini Klub ₹3000 | Mothercare, Masilo, H&M, Marks & Spencer ₹6000 |
| Pants/bottoms (5) Subjective, based on the frequency of laundry | Carters, Babyhug, Toffi House, Nino Bambino, Mini Klub ₹3000 | Mothercare, H&M, Marks & Spencer ₹5000 |
| Tops (5) Subjective, based on the frequency of laundry | Carters, Babyhug, Toffi House, Nino Bambino, Mini Klub ₹3000 | Mothercare, Masilo, H&M, Marks & Spencer ₹6000 |
| Dresses (If needed) (2) Depends on gender, special occasions | Carters, Babyhug, Toffi House, Nino Bambino, Mini Klub ₹1500 | Mothercare, Masilo, H&M, Marks & Spencer ₹4000 |
| Socks, Mittens, Cap (5) Depends on weather | Carter, Haus & Kinder, BabyHug ₹1500 | Mothercare, M&S ₹3000 |
| Winterwear (If needed) (3) Depends on weather | Baby Gap, Carters, Babyhug ₹3000 | Mothercare, M&S ₹5000 |
| DIAPERING | ||
| Diapers (150) Diapers, These are long-term expenses. Can use bio-degradable, if budget allows | Pampers New Baby ₹2000 | Bamboo Nature ₹6000 |
| Nappy (10) Not necessary, personal choice | Local brands ₹1500 | Superbottoms ₹7000 |
| Wet wipes (Pack of 3) Pure water wipes are best for newborns, but not necessary. Depends on the budget, since it’s a long-term expense | LuvLap, Babyhug ₹250 | Mothers Sparsh ₹700 |
| Mal / Muslin swaddle (12) These are very essential as you need to wrap the baby for the first few months | Haus & Kinder, LuvLap, Superbottoms, Elementary ₹3000 | Nestery, Mothercare, Masilo, Good earth, DotMom ₹8000 |
| BATHING | ||
| Baby toiletries – shampoo, oil, etc (1 set) Advisable to buy big packs | Johnson & Johnson, Himalaya, Moms & Co, Mamaearth ₹2000 | Sebamed, Mustela, Cetaphil ₹5000 |
| Bath Tub + Chair (1) There are many types. Choose the netted one for newborns | LuvLap, Babyhug, Baybee, Mee Mee, ₹500 | Skiphop, Soulsling, Masilo, Mastela ₹2000 |
| Laundry basket (1) Can use an existing one also | Local Amazon brands ₹500 | Mothercare, Homecentre ₹1500 |
| Towels (3) | Babyhug ₹1000 | Masilo, Mothercare ₹5000 |
| Wash Cloth / Face towels – small (10) Need lots for various purposes | Local amazon brands, Babyhug, Luvlap, Hais and Kinder ₹500 | Good earth, Mama and peaches, Mothercare, masilo ₹1500 |
| Changing Mat (4) Use one with a plastic base | Local Amazon brands ₹1500, | Hatch baby, Masilo, Mothercare, skiphop ₹4000 |
| CLEANING | ||
| Bottle Brush (1) Get a sturdy one | Pigeon, Philips ₹300 | Moomoo, Chicco ₹500 |
| Bottle liquid cleaner (1) Frequent use product | Pigeon, LuvLap ₹500 | Mee Mee ₹1000 |
| Clothes Detergent (1) Frequent use product | Chicco, Babyhug, Mamaearth ₹800 | Chicco, Babyhug, Mamaearth ₹800 |
| GROOMING AND MEDICAL | ||
| Nail Cutter / Scissor (1) You can get the entire grooming kit | Luv Lap, Syga ₹500 | Chicco, Mothercare, Mee mee ₹1500 |
| Thermometer (1) | Local chemist ₹250 | Braun Ear Thermometer ₹6000 |
| Mosquito Patch (1) pack Check ingredients before buying | Local herbal brands ₹100 | Babyhug, Mamaearth ₹500 |
| BEDDING | ||
| Pillow (1) Best to use a rai pillow for new borns | Omved ₹500 | Little baby pillow, Masilo, Mothercare, Mama and Peaches ₹1000 |
| Fitted sheets / bed sheets (3) | Pure Cotton Amazon brand ₹2500 | Good earth, Masilo, Baby Jalebi ₹5000 |
| Mosquito net (1) | Local Amazon brands ₹500 | Babyhug, chicco ₹1500 |
| Bolsters (2) Advisable for babies sleeping in a cot | Zoey, Fancy Fluff ₹2000 | Goodearth, Masilo, Littlewestst ₹4000 |
| Blankets (2) Choose between dohar/fleece based on weather | FirstKick, Luv Lap, Brandonn ₹3000 | Nestery, Good earth, Almirah, Masilo ₹8000 |
| NURSING | ||
| Feeding pillow (1) Very helpful for nursing moms | Ninas ₹1500 | Boppy, Masilo, Littlewestst, chicco ₹2000 |
| Breast pump (1) You can choose between mechanical and electric, single or double, based on pumping frequency | Philips ₹10000 | Madela, Spectra ₹20000 |
| Steriliser (1) | Phillips – Avent IQ ₹3500 | Phillips – Avent IQ ₹3500 |
| Bottle warmer (1) Can use a bowl of hot water also | R for Rabbit ₹1500 | Chicco, Dr Brown ₹3000 |
| Bottles (6) Not relevant for exclusively breast fed babies, but good to have one for emergencies | Dr Brown , Philips ₹5000 | Comotomo ₹10000 |
| Burp cloth (14) | Local amazon brands ₹1000 | Nestery, Mothercare, Masilo, Good earth 2000 |
| GEAR | ||
| Stroller (1) Wide variety and price variation, choose based on usage | Hamilton, Chicco, Graco, Mothercare, ₹15000 | Baby Zen ₹50000 |
| Cot (1) Can be made custom | Babyhug ₹8000 | Mother care ₹25000 |
| Baby Monitor / Camera (1) Important if the baby sleeps alone | Mi 360 ₹3500 | Philips, ibaby ₹15000 |
| Baby Carrier (1) Important if you are travelling with the baby | Kolkol ₹2500 | Baby Bjorn, Nestery ₹5000 |
| Car seat (1) | Babyhug ₹5000 | mothercare, Graco ₹12000 |
| Bouncer (1) | Fisher Price ₹3500 | Mastela ₹15000 |
| NURSERY | ||
| Play gym (1) Montessori styles are more expensive | Hamleys, Fisher Price ₹3500 | Shumee, Indoor Jungle ₹15000Hamleys, Fisher Price ₹3500 |
| Play Mat / Foam mat (1) Get a big one, as it will last a while | Zoey, Fisher Price, Hamleys, ₹2,000 | Nestery, Chicco, Mothercare, ₹6,000 |
| Toys / Rattles (4) Newborns don’t play much, so this can wait for some time. Also quantities are very subjective | Hamleys, Fisher Price ₹1000 | Shumee, Mama and peaches ₹2500 |
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