When we were putting together our baby registry, the best piece of advice I received was to keep it minimal.  You need essentials, but you also never know what your baby will like or what you will use.  And from our pared down registry, there are a handful of items that have made our lives so much easier that they deserve your attention.

Muslin Burp Cloths // Can a burp cloth change your life?  Yes, yes it can.  These muslin ones from Amazon are thick, durable, and highly absorbent.  It’s the only reason Kyle and I don’t spend our entire day covered in formula.  Just toss them in the wash with a bit of bleach, and they look new after dozens of uses.  (I bought three 10-packs, that seemed to be the right number to never run out.)

Formula Bottle Filler // I knew I was only going to breastfeed for a limited time due to work, mental health, and just needing to hand my child to someone else at 4:00AM.  If you will be formula-feeding or hybrid-feeding, the Baby Brezza Formula Pro is a splurge that pays for itself in the time it saves you.

The machine fills bottles with warm, perfectly mixed formula.  No measuring, no shaking, no heating.  Just push button and go.  We love it so much, we may use some Amazon gift cards to upgrade to the wi-fi enabled one.  My one tip, however, is to buy extra funnels, as they need to be washed every four feedings.

The Nook Nursing Pillow // This pillow is the ultimate multi-tasker (and at that price, it better be).  Whether you’re breast feeding or bottle feeding, it makes feeding a breeze.  You can use it to prop your baby up while sitting on the floor or on the couch.  And, if you develop back pain after giving birth, it is the most solid back-support pillow ever.

Two Way Zip Onesies // Sloane’s wardrobe is essentially footie-pajamas and swaddles at this point.  So having a onesie that you can unzip from the foot to make diaper changes easier is the best.  We only bought a few newborn onesies, and every larger size I’m ordering has a two-way zipper.  Kyte Baby has great ones made of super soft bamboo.  And don’t sleep on Carter’s for affordable onesies that are very well made. (I bought this $8 lamb onesie in every size, that’s how cute it is.)

Dawn Power Wash Dish Spray // If you do dishes, this new Power Wash Spray is a game changer.  You just spray it, wipe it, and rinse it off.  Plus, it smells like green apple or light pear. Where was this when I lived in an apartment with no dishwasher?

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