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written by Jen Brady&nbsp; |&nbsp; updated March 22, 2023 &nbsp;Learn more.Connect with others from pregnancy through motherhood (on a free app). Join community now.Woah wait, are you here because you’re a first-time mom and totally frustrated with all the things your baby supposedly “needs”?That’s marketing, friend. And overwhelmed and frazzled is exactly how I felt after I realized I was bringing a little bean into the world.The fact is, I’m pretty simple and low-key with everything else, so why should this be any different?If you’re anything like me, you’re in the right spot. I’m going to show you exactly what you need (and don’t need) for your little one.Just like I showed you how to save money on maternity clothes here.So here it is — the real baby registry must haves. Let’s get to it.Most registry checklists have 100+ items. What you truly need is much less. This minimalist baby registry list is&nbsp;under 65&nbsp;items and includes the newborn stage and beyond.No guessing games of good, better and best. The list below is minimal, non-toxic and organic where it matters most (like where your baby will sleep).People come out of the woodwork when they hear you’re expecting. Graciously accept what they give or let you borrow. It can save you tons and keeps it green of course. But use your judgement: some things you’ll want to buy new for your baby — like a&nbsp;crib mattress.Buying new? If you have the room, keep the original packaging. It’s awesome for re-selling or donating to help pay it forward.Look, I totally get it, we’re not all the same. You’ll have your personal preferences (e.g. cloth diapering). Use this list as a guide and then go with your (beautiful pregnant) gut.The typical start time for your registry is around 12 weeks of pregnancy, and it should be completed before your baby shower invitations go out (which is usually around 2-3 months before your baby arrives.)That’s typical. I can tell you in no way was I starting my registry at 12 weeks. That’s too many weeks spent on thinking about and shopping for baby stuff!?C’mon mamas, we’ve got better things to do with our time. We’re growing a baby! We need naps and healthy food and chats with friends.When you have the Green Your Baby Registry Guide, there’s no time wasted. You create it in snap.Amazon’s Baby Registry still wins at being the best. You can easily find a massive selection of organic and non-toxic baby items. And, you can add items from&nbsp;any&nbsp;online store.Other Amazon Baby Registry perks:Start Baby Registry on Amazon NowTo put it bluntly, NO. The main purpose is to receive gifts for your baby! It’s also to prepare you best for baby, so that includes getting what you need and want vs. a bunch of random things.If you’re cloth diapering, 100% absolutely yes. Even if you’re not, yes. It gives your friends and family some direction as to which kind you want (i.e. non-toxic).All you need to do is check out the awesome natural baby stuff below, then&nbsp;get the Baby Registry guide here.Keep it simple with the&nbsp;IKEA Sniglar crib. It’s the best combination of affordable and non-toxic. Because it’s made of solid beech wood, it doesn’t have the concern of formaldehyde-filled MDF, particle boards or VOC off-gassing.Bonus: it’s a convertible crib, so you can take off one side and use it as a toddler daybed. Conversion kit included (most other cribs require an additional purchase).All of this makes it about the cheapest, most non-toxic crib on the market. Your baby won’t know the difference between this and a $500 crib.And remember, when you go with the Amazon Registry, you can easily add this IKEA crib.Put your money where it matters most. You need to avoid polyurethane foam, fire retardants, formaldehyde and VOCs that are lurking in most conventional crib mattresses.Take the sting out of buying a more expensive organic mattress by choosing the Sniglar crib (above).Need an in-depth article about why you should spend a little more for a new organic one? Read more about&nbsp;crib mattresses here. Yup, include this in your baby registry.Benefits of OrganicDream Crib 2-Stage Lightweight Mattress:The OrganicDream Crib mattress is a perfect balance between safe and affordable. And it includes a 100% organic cotton cover which is wet resistant for up to 16 hours.Buy on AmazonBuy on OrganicDreamSome babies love to be swaddled for sleeping; some don’t. Either way,&nbsp;these GOTS certified organic muslin cotton swaddle blankets&nbsp;will be sufficient for swaddling and/or daytime blanket use as they grow.Swaddling may seem hard and you may be tempted to buy a baby blanket with velcro or something similar, but sleep sacks can get pretty pricey.Just think about how they did it back in the day. And now we’ve got YouTube, woah.&nbsp;Find some inspiration here.Buy on AmazonThis is a little pricier, but hear us out:Save money by combining your bassinet, play yard, and travel crib. Since your baby will spend many hours in this (especially at the beginning), we choose to put our money into one that is super non-toxic.Remember this: your baby may use this as a play area up to&nbsp;age three. The&nbsp;Guava Lotus bassinet and crib combo&nbsp;is GreenGuard Gold Certified and free of flame retardants, PVC, lead, phthalates, formaldehyde and heavy metals. It also comes with the crib and bassinet mattress.What’s included: a non-toxic travel crib, backpack, crib mattress, bed-level conversion bassinet (rocking or stationary), organic crib sheet, organic bassinet sheet, all for under $350. That’s a steal.One more thought: do you NEED a bassinet? If you have a big enough bedroom, you can have baby sleep in her crib in your room for the first months, then move the crib into nursery. If that works for you, just get the&nbsp;Lotus travel crib&nbsp;for a bit less.And remember, when you go with the Amazon Baby Registry, you can easily add this Lotus bassinet and crib.Create your entire natural baby registry without leaving your comfy couch.Get Baby Registry GuideMost wooden high chairs are very nice but come with a hefty price tag of $200+. The&nbsp;IKEA Antilop high chair&nbsp;has everything you need and can’t be beaten for the price tag.It’s made of the safe #5 plastic: thick hard polypropylene. Wash with warm soapy water.Avoid dish soap that’s potentially harmful but still gets the job done. The&nbsp;ATTITUDE Non-Toxic Ecologo Certified Baby Dish Soap is free of fragrance, dyes and chlorine. It’s also EWG Verified, the highest ranking on EWG. (source)Use it for everything — from your&nbsp;glass baby bottles&nbsp;to your dirtiest pans. And when you run out? ATTITUDE offers a nice eco-refill option, reducing plastic.Buy on AmazonIf you can’t find a used nursing chair that meets your needs and don’t have a suitable chair already, go with a new one that has less-toxic fabric than the rest. The&nbsp;DaVinci Maya Swivel Glider and Ottoman&nbsp;is GREENGUARD Gold certified (meaning it won’t emit&nbsp;significant&nbsp;chemical compounds into the air).It’s a great affordable choice between premium non-toxic chairs that’ll set you back $2000+, and really toxic crap.Buy on AmazonJoin the FREE PREGNANCY CHALLENGE and say bye-bye to harsh chemicals &amp; toxins.(By entering your email you agree to receive emails from Green Baby Deals. No spam, just awesome. Unsubscribe anytime.)I was too, so I made a simple guide. Create your entire natural baby registry without leaving your comfy couch.Get Baby Registry GuideIn general, the goal is to not use too many wipes — best for the planet and your pocket. It’s easy to have some reusable wipes and DIY spray nearby when you’re at home. And if you’re cloth diapering, just throw them in the wash together.I love these Charlie Banana Organic Reusable Baby Wipes. Then, use your own spray of water with a little olive oil and natural soap, or get the Noleo Organic 3-in-1 Diaper Lotion (has the best rating on EWG).But disposable wipes are great to have on hand for daycare use, travel, and maybe even a blowout-poop-where-you-need-so-many-wipes-you-run-out-of-reusable (been there done that). WaterWipes are free of fragrance and alcohol. They contain 99.9% water and a drop of grapefruit seed extract.Note the wipes do include benzalkonium chloride, which has brought up some concern in the natural mama club. The company’s response: “Trace amounts of benzalkonium chloride are a byproduct of the grapefruit seed extraction process…The level of benzalkonium chloride that exists in WaterWipes is extremely small (amounts at or below 0.002%) and has no impact on safety of the product. US/European standards tell us that 0.1% or higher must be declared.” I’m ok with this response and feel it’s probably a lot less than what’s put in alternative options. WaterWipes scores a 1 on EWG.Tip 1: Because these wipes aren’t high in preservatives, use within 30 days of opening and don’t store in high heat.Tip 2: Throw these in the wash with your cloth diapers, then reuse them for a disposable cleaning wipe. See my pile? Awesome (and apparently I’m not cleaning enough).Buy on AmazonBuy on VitacostYou need a non-toxic laundry detergent.&nbsp;Molly’s Suds Laundry Powder&nbsp;is made without harsh chemicals and carcinogens, but still tough on dirt AND works for cloth diapers.Skip the laundry detergent that’s marketed for babies and use this for your entire family. Read more about&nbsp;safe laundry detergent here.Buy on AmazonBuy on VitacostSave serious money by taking the changing table off your baby registry checklist. Instead, use a simple changing pad on your dresser. Bonus: it’s portable when you need it.But, do you spring for the $100 organic changing pad? I didn’t and here’s why: your baby won’t be on it for that long. It’s not like a crib mattress. I felt comfortable enough putting a few washable covers over it.&nbsp;The Sealy changing pad&nbsp;is an affordable choice for a GREENGUARD Gold certified and CertiPUR-US certified safe foam pad. I covered it with changing pad liners and an organic changing pad cover found below.Buy on AmazonCreate your entire natural baby registry without leaving your comfy couch (and without a checklist).Get Baby Registry GuideThere isn’t a need for an infant-specific tub for a baby bath when you can have this non-toxic convertible one that will last through toddlerhood. The Primo Euro-Bath baby tub is an affordable, made-in-U.S.A. option that’s free of BPAs, PVCs, phthalates and lead.Buy on AmazonBuy on buybuy BABYBabies are pretty clean and don’t need much soap. In fact, too much soap will strip your baby’s natural oils and will dry out the skin. The all-natural Earth Mama Angel Baby Wash is my favorite for both skin and hair. And don’t have sticker stock: the 34 oz. foaming wash lasted over a year for me!Why you’ll love: made without synthetic fragrances, triclosan, phthalates, parabens, harsh sulfates, petrochemicals, petroleum or petroleum byproducts. And the buy in bulk option = less waste of packaging.Note: this is not a “no-tear” formula (those are typically made with the bad stuff). Use the self-foaming bottle so the wash stays just where you want it, and use extra care around the eyes.Buy on AmazonBuy on Earth MamaJoin the FREE PREGNANCY CHALLENGE and say bye-bye to harsh chemicals &amp; toxins.(By entering your email you agree to receive emails from Green Baby Deals. No spam, just awesome. Unsubscribe anytime.)Say goodbye to silly checklists and the dreaded “good, better, best” lists.That’s all confusing when you need simple, non-toxic solutions for your baby.Get Baby Registry GuideSave serious cash&nbsp;and&nbsp;waste by skipping the infant car seat and going straight to a convertible. Better yet, the&nbsp;Britax One4Life ClickTight All-in-One Car Seat&nbsp;goes from 5 lb. to 120 lb., has a steel frame and is safe to use for 10 years. It also has a fantastic maximum rear-facing weight of 50 lbs. (rear-facing is 5x safer, so the longer your baby can sit rear-facing, the better). I personally didn’t miss the infant car seat.Make sure you get the Otto SafeWash fabric, which is a great choice for a non-toxic car seat without flame retardants. It’s removable and safe for up to 30 washes (you’ll need it).Buy on AmazonBuy on buybuy BABYAlthough the City Mini is a little pricier, it will last throughout your baby years and has excellent resale value.Here’s what’s great about this baby gear:You don’t need the latest and greatest with a stroller. Save a ton and get a used older model locally or online: it’s still awesome (just be sure to check for recalls).The City Mini GT is free of flame retardants, PVC, BPA, latex, Teflon, phthalates, AZO dyes and Scotchguard.Buy on AmazonBuy on buybuy BABYSince your baby won’t be nestled up to the diaper bag, an organic one isn’t worth the cost.Skip the typical diaper bag and get yourself a backpack. Because the weight is distributed better, backpacks are so much better for your body.It’s made with a waterproof oxford canvas fabric with 15 compartments (yup, you’ll need them all).Buy on AmazonThat’s how I felt and I knew there had to be a better way. Create your entire natural baby registry in a snap.Get Baby Registry GuideThat’s all for now, hope this helps! Get the entire natural baby registry guide here.If you want to start slower, check out the interactive PDF baby registry checklist here and some cool baby names here. Peace, love and baby kicks.Care to share?Jen Brady — Chief Green MamaMom of two. Wife of one. Holistic nutritional consultant. Amateur biohacker. Guide of the Green Yourself Pregnancy Challenge. Author of the Green Your Baby Registry Guide.I'm wild about pregnancy and babies (in a sane way) and I need to steer you away from harsh chemicals and hormone disruptors. Stick with me to keep it lean and green.

written by Jen Brady&nbsp; |&nbsp; updated March 22, 2023 &nbsp;Learn more.Connect with others from pregnancy through motherhood (on a free app). Join community now.Woah wait, are you here because you’re a first-time mom and totally frustrated with all the things your baby supposedly “needs”?That’s marketing, friend. And overwhelmed and frazzled is exactly how I felt after I realized I was bringing a little bean into the world.The fact is, I’m pretty simple and low-key with everything else, so why should this be any different?If you’re anything like me, you’re in the right spot. I’m going...

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