Baby registry checklist

A baby registry checklist built from what parents actually use: everyday essentials, the nursery, outings, keepsakes and a few things for the parents themselves, sorted by budget and linked to Canadian stores.

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What to put on your registry

Budget

For

$25 to $50

Diapers in the next size up

Newborn size is outgrown fast; size 1 and 2 are always welcome.

Find it at : Well.ca ↗ · Amazon.ca ↗

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Under $25

Wipes and diaper cream

You can’t have too many.

Find it at : Well.ca ↗ · Amazon.ca ↗

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$25 to $50

Swaddles or sleep sacks

Safe sleep, and many changes a week.

Find it at : Well.ca ↗ · Amazon.ca ↗

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Under $25

Burp cloths and bibs

The unglamorous MVPs.

Find it at : Well.ca ↗ · Amazon.ca ↗

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$50 to $100

Baby monitor

A night of better sleep for the parents.

Find it at : Best Buy ↗ · Amazon.ca ↗

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$25 to $50

Night light and sound machine

For 3 a.m. feeds.

Find it at : Amazon.ca ↗ · Best Buy ↗

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$25 to $50

Storage baskets and bins

Tiny clothes everywhere, sorted.

Find it at : IKEA ↗ · Amazon.ca ↗

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Over $100

Rocking or glider chair

A group gift they’ll sit in every night.

Find it at : Amazon.ca ↗ · IKEA ↗

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$50 to $100

Baby carrier

Hands free for groceries and walks.

Find it at : Well.ca ↗ · Amazon.ca ↗

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$25 to $50

Diaper bag

Everything packed by the door.

Find it at : Well.ca ↗ · Amazon.ca ↗

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$25 to $50

Winter bunting bag or snowsuit

Canadian babies need one.

Find it at : Amazon.ca ↗

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$25 to $50

Meal kit or frozen meals

Or start a meal train: it’s free.

Find it at : Amazon.ca ↗

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Under $25

Water bottle and snacks basket

Feeding a baby makes parents hungry and thirsty.

Find it at : Canadian Tire ↗ · Amazon.ca ↗

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$25 to $50

Cozy robe and slippers

For the parent who was up all night.

Find it at : Amazon.ca ↗

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Under $25

Board books

Write a note on the first page.

Find it at : Amazon.ca ↗ · Renaud-Bray ↗

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$25 to $50

Baby memory book

First smile, first tooth, first snow.

Find it at : Amazon.ca ↗ · Renaud-Bray ↗

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Under $25

Hand and footprint kit

Tiny hands don’t stay tiny.

Find it at : Amazon.ca ↗

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$25 to $50

Baby bath and towels

Bath time, made easier.

Find it at : Well.ca ↗ · Amazon.ca ↗

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Store links open a search on the store’s site; prices and stock are the store’s.

Funds for the big things

Some of the most useful gifts aren’t things: a diaper fund, an RESP fund or a parental-leave fund. On a free WebNewBee baby site, guests give by Interac e-Transfer straight to you, and can sign up to bring meals after the birth.

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Questions

What should be on a baby registry?

Diapers in bigger sizes, wipes, sleep sacks, a monitor, a carrier, a diaper bag, a winter bunting bag, and a few keepsakes.

Can we ask for money?

Yes: diaper, RESP and parental-leave funds are built in, paid by Interac e-Transfer straight to you.

Can we add items from any store?

Yes, from any Canadian store, with the Add to WebNewBee button.

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