We Asked 4 New Parents the Often-Forgotten Registry Items You'll Use the Most
Unexpected yet essential.
When you think of newborn must-haves, what sort of items come to mind? Bottles? Diapers? A stroller? A pacifier or two? While those are all key essentials, seasoned parents know that the most useful products aren't always the ones you traditionally find on a registry. They're the items that go a step further to make your life easier—like a travel stand for your baby monitor, a chic diaper bag, or a comfy pair of slippers for your swollen feet.
To help you feel fully prepared, we asked four of our editors to chime in on the items that might be left off a registry but still deserve a spot on your list. Shop them below.
Trust us: You're going to want to take lots of pics of your new baby, so it's smart to have plenty of storage. This phone drive allows you to efficiently transfer and store all your special videos and photos to one place. Plus, with the SanDisk app, your content is automatically backed up, so you won't risk losing any of your precious footage.
Many of our friends gifted books to our children—now, every time I read one with them, I remind them who gave it to us. It’s such a lovely way to show that gifts for little ones don't always have to be practical—they can also hold meaningful memories.
When I had my first son, I thought I could live without a fancy baby monitor. But after comparing my footage to that of my friends, it took me all of two minutes to buy a Nanit—and I've been using it ever since. I even bought another one when I had my second baby, and now I can see both of them on one screen.
Stephanie is a director on the branded content team, heading up strategy for beauty, homes, and lifestyle clients. When she's not brainstorming creative ideas for WhoWhatWear, Marie Claire, and Homes Gardens, she's scouring NYC for the best vintage finds — always with an iced coffee in hand.
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