one small baby, so much stuff

Babies are small. Their needs are pretty basic in the beginning. So why on earth does it seem like they need so much stuff?

Friends and family may give you advice based on their own past experience. They may also give you all the baby stuff they’ve amassed over the years. 

Baby registry platforms like Babylist, Amazon, or Target will give you a jaw-dropping, catch-all checklist of “must-haves” to cover every possible scenario and boost their bottom line.

But what about the unique combination of factors that you bring to the table? Has anyone asked you about the layout of your home or what your support network looks like? What are your hopes and intentions around sleeping, changing, and feeding your baby? 

The answers to individualized questions like these make a significant impact on the volume and quality of items on someone’s baby registry. This is where we start when we are helping expecting parents prepare for their baby’s arrival.

In fact, we often begin our baby registry consultations by saying something none of the big box stores would ever tell you…

You only need five things to bring a baby home: 

1. safe transportation

2. a place to sleep

3. clothing

4. a food source

5. diapers

Our job is to help you choose from a range of sustainable options within each of these five areas, based on your specific needs and preferences. Whether you choose items that will get you through the first few months or the first two years, the end result will be a simple, straightforward, beautiful wishlist that prioritizes the health and wellness of your family, community, and the planet. 

Check out our sample minimal baby registry, designed to cover essential needs for the first few months.