Putting together a baby registry can be a really exciting process for any expecting parents. You start to envision the nursery filled with furniture, you imagine your baby playing with toys and wearing adorable outfits, and you think about all the precious moments to come. Of course, when most expecting parents start putting together their registry, they pick all the necessities — like a car seat, stroller, crib, bassinet, and baby bath — and all the cute stuff — like newborn clothes, toys, pacifiers, and blankets. What many parents-to-be forget are some of the smaller essentials. Here are some of the items everyone forgets to put on a baby registry:
1. Nasal Aspirator
Most expecting parents don’t think about their babies getting sick, but it will inevitably happen. Since babies can’t blow their own noses, use an electric nasal aspirator to alleviate your baby’s sinus congestion easily. The Braun Baby Nasal Aspirator features two adjustable tips and two suction levels, so it works for newborns, infants, and toddlers. It’s gentle, easy to clean, ergonomically designed, and comes with a carrying pouch and batteries.
2. Thermometer
Having an accurate thermometer is a must when you have a baby. The Braun ThermoScan® 7+ Connect is a fast and accurate in-ear thermometer — in fact, it’s clinically-proven to be as accurate as a rectal thermometer in newborns. Not only is the thermometer reliable and easy to use, it also has a number of unique features: Age Precision™ Technology (the definition of a fever changes by age, so this thermometer takes out the guesswork with age-adjustable fever guidance), night time and silent mode (so you can take your sleeping baby’s temperature without disturbing them), and patented pre-warmed tip (for more accurate ear canal temperature readings). Connect to the Braun Family Care App for even more benefits, like fever tracking & sharing, treatment reminders, fever guidance & homecare advice, illness timeline reports (to share with medical professionals), and local illness data.
3. Sound Machine
Getting your baby to sleep soundly can be difficult, so make sure to set yourself up for success. Get a sound machine to help drown out household noises and encourage deep sleep. Some sound machines are set up with a variety of sounds: white noise, ocean waves, rainfall, etc.
4. Baby Nail Clipper/File
Babies’ nails grow fast and they can be incredibly sharp. Keeping their nails trimmed can make sure they don’t scratch themselves (or you). Instead of just using adult nail clippers, buy baby nail clippers or a baby nail file (they even have automatic ones to make the process easier).
5. Cool Mist Humidifier
A cool mist humidifier is a nursery must-have. You don’t want your baby’s room to be too dry, so a humidifier can help with respiration, skin health, sleep, and more, by maintaining a low level of humidity in the air.
6. Baby Proofing Gear
When you’re expecting, you aren’t usually thinking about having to baby proof your house — it feels like it’s such a long way away. Well, baby proofing will be necessary before you know it, so it’s better to be prepared and put all the baby proofing products on your registry before your baby even arrives.
7. Gentle Laundry Detergent
Babies have very delicate skin, so it’s a good idea to switch to a gentle laundry detergent. The last thing you want is for your baby’s skin to be irritated or itchy because of your detergent, so put a gentle detergent on your registry (and pre-wash all their adorable baby clothes).
8. Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is very important during and after pregnancy. Whether you’re breastfeeding or not, you want to make sure you’re drinking enough water — so add a water bottle to your baby registry. Pick something you really like, that way you’ll be excited to drink out of it.
