Whether you’re shopping for an upcoming baby shower or putting a registry together, it can be overwhelming! 

There are the basics that almost every new mom needs such as diapers, a basinet, a changing table, clothes, pacifiers; the list can go on and on. Despite the endless lists of gifting possibilities, there will always be items that don’t even occur to you to register for. As a first-time mom myself, I was overwhelmed by the endless possibilities and felt as though I had to guess at which items were of the most importance. Will I really need this? Will my baby prefer this bottle or that one? Am I forgetting anything? I’m sorry to say you’ll never truly feel prepared, but believe me, you’re closer than you think!

When searching for a gift for an upcoming baby shower, I always recommend to check out the registry first. There’s a reason that momma to be put those items on the list. If you’re looking for an additional gift or making sure your registry covers all the bases, I hope I’m able to be of some help!

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1. Ready Rocker

2. Diaper Caddy

3. Ear pods

4. Baby Paperwork Briefcase

5. Keepsake box

6. Electric Nail File

7. Sanitize Station

8. Bath Time Kneeling Mat

9. The Sh!t No One Tells You

10. Mom Survival Kit

With everyone’s focus being on the new bundle of joy, mom is sometimes overlooked! After late night feedings, lack of sleep and all of the healing that takes place after birth, it’s amazing what a piece of chocolate can do! Don’t forget to pamper that momma bit too! Below is a small list of ideas to help you start putting your package together.

• Favorite snacks
• Face mask
• Chocolate
• Candle
• Nail polish
• Bottle of wine

11. Dad Survival Kit

Let’s not forget dad! He may not have had to go through the trauma of child birth, but he’ll be right there to tag team the late night feedings and diaper changes. I don’t know how I would have done it without my husband relieving me so I could get in a nap or shower. Show him he’s appreciated by grabbing a few things on your way through the store.

• Favorite snacks
• Case of beer
• Coffee mug
• Bag of coffee

12. Newborn Photography Session

There’s almost nothing cuter than a newborn swaddled up and sleeping peacefully! That window of long stretches of daytime sleep is shorter than you might think though! Because of this, it’s recommended that you set a newborn photography session for 7 – 10 days after birth. If there’s a photographer that you already have in mind, find out their pricing in advance so you can put it on the list for an individual or a group to gift you the money for the session.

13. Freezer meals/Meal Subscription

I don’t know what I would have done if my mom hadn’t come out to visit right after my daughter was born! For nearly two weeks, she did all of the shopping, cooking and cleaning on top of taking a night time shift to help rock little one back to sleep. While she cooked, she put together freezer bags full of meals together that helped get us through the next month. There would have been a lot more take out boxes in our trash can if it hadn’t been for her! Believe me, the last thing you want to do after giving birth is to cook dinner!

Whether you’re a great cook and can put freezer meals together or have a meal subscription that you love and can gift your friend a month or two of, that is one less thing for the new parents to think about and boy will they be grateful!

I hope this list was able to give you some new ideas!

Let me know what gifts you’re thankful you received that you didn’t put on your registry!