“Low-Toxic” Baby Registry

Building your baby registry is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. When you are trying to prioritize non-toxic items, it can start to feel impossible. We all want the best for our babies, but once you’re bogged down in hours of research for each and every item, it’s hard to know what “best” is.

When I built Miss F’s registry, I did spend all those hours combing through user reviews, material lists, Consumer Reports, and non-toxic blogs to build what I’d hoped would be a clean, natural list of items. Now, over three years and another baby later, I have had the advantage of putting all those items to the test and tweaked our list as necessary.

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 Before we dive in, here are a few things you should know…

  1. I’ve dubbed this a “low-toxic” registry list, instead of “non-toxic,” because I’ve included a handful of items that typically would not pass my standards (e.g. are plastic), but are, in my opinion, the most practical choices.

  2. This is not an exhaustive list of the very best baby gear—it is a list of non-or low-toxic items that have worked great for our family. Any items that I have not personally tested, I have carefully researched.

  3. The resources to the right are a great place to start if you’re researching other options.

  4. You absolutely do not need everything on this registry list—I included every possible type of gear that we have used or tested, but many items are “nice to haves.” For example, you probably don’t need a bouncer, a swing, and a lounger, but I gave options for all three.

  5. Click on the button below each section if you’d like to review the research behind my choices and alternative product options.

Primary resources I used for research:

Note: An * means I have not personally tried the item but it’s what I would choose for future babies

Sleeping

 
 

Bathing

 
 

Diapering

 

Diapers: Thrive Market
Wipes: Honest Company Clean Conscious Wipes
Diaper pail: Ubbi Diaper Pail*
Diaper cream: Boudreaux’s Butt Paste (green tube)
Changing table: Keekaroo Peanut Changer on IKEA Hemnes dresser
Travel changing pad: Any portable changing pad (like this one)
Diaper bag: Any backpack (Freshly Picked bags are popular)
Absorbent pads: Chux pads (like these)

 

Transportation

 
 

Infant carseat: Nuna Pipa series or Clek Liing (in Mammoth or Twilight/Full Moon only)
Everyday stroller: Uppababy Vista V2
Jogging stroller: BOB Revolution Flex 3.0
Wrap carrier: Organic Boba Wrap
Structured carrier: Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier One*

 

Gear

 

Bouncer: BabyBjorn Cotton Bouncer with toy bar
Swing: Graco DuetSoothe Swing or 4Moms Mamaroo*
Lounger: Snuggle Me Organic with cover
Light blanket: Saranoni Bamboo Muslin Swaddle (1-2)
Warm blanket: Zestt Organics Cotton Knit Blanket (1-2)
Pacifiers: Try out a few types to learn what your baby likes! Look for food-grade silicone (like Ryan & Rose) or natural rubber (like Natursutten*)
Pacifier clips: Ryan & Rose Pacifier Clip
Night light: Vava Baby Night Light
Travel play yard: California Beach Co Pop N’ Go Playpen
Stroller accessories: Carry-all, foot muff*, rain cover*
Stroller travel bag: Uppababy Vista Travel Bag
Car seat travel bag: Any bag with both wheels and straps (like this one*)

 

Nursing/Formula

 

Nursing cover: Milk Snob Original 5-in-1 Cover, Tisu Organic Muslin Cotton Nursing Cover* (2-3 covers)
Nursing pillow: My Breast Friend with Organic Cotton Cover (2 covers)
Nursing bra: Clip-down style (like this), sleeping style (like this), sports style (like this), hands-free pumping bra (like this) (1-2 of each)
Breast pump: Spectra S1, Haaka (note: many insurance policies will cover a pump)
Milk bags: Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags (note: many insurance policies will cover these)
Bottles: Philips Avent Natural Glass Bottles, Lifefactory Glass Bottles*
Formula prep: Baby Brezza Formula Pro*
Drying rack and brushes: OXO Tot Bottle Drying Rack and Brush Set
Burp cloths: green sprouts Organic Muslin Burp Cloths and Burt’s Bees Organic Cotton Burp Cloths

 

Solids

 

Note: these recommendations are geared to Baby Led Weaning (BLW)

High chair: Stokke Tripp Trapp
Travel high chair: Inglesina Fast Table Chair
Plate: EZPZ Happy Mat, Mini Mat, and/or Tripp Trapp Mat* (1-2 total)
Bowl: EZPZ Tiny Bowl*, Mini Bowl*, or Happy Bowl*; or Avanchy Bamboo Bowl* (1-2 total)
Utensils: Olababy Training Spoons, NumNum Gootensils, Munchkin Stainless Steel Set* (1 set of each)
Bibs: Bibado Coverall Bib, silicone bibs (like mushie’s bibs) (2-3)
Open cup: EZPZ Tiny Cup
Straw training cup: Mr Juice Bear Straw Teaching Cup
Straw cup: Housavvy Stainless Steel Cups
Water bottle: Pura Kiki* (younger); Hydroflask or Yeti (older)

 

Safety & Hygiene

 

Monitor: Infant Optics DXR-8 Pro
Thermometer: FridaBaby Rectal Thermometer
Humidifier: Vick’s Warm Mist Humidifier**
Nose care: FridaBaby NoseFrida
Nail clippers: FridaBaby SnipperClipper
Hair brush: Wooden Hair Brush and FridaBaby DermaFrida
Toothbrush: FridaBaby Training Toothbrush, Jordan Baby Toothbrush
Toothpaste: Risewell Natural Kids Toothpaste
Sunglasses: Babiators

You should also build an infant-friendly first aid kit prior to your baby’s arrival. Since I am not a medical professional, I will not share what we included in ours. However, many good lists exist online, including both allopathic (traditional) and homeopathic options.
**I explain why we decided to use a warm mist humidifier in the deep dive (click on collage); if you also select a warm mist variety, use it with utmost caution as they get very hot and can cause severe burns. They are generally not recommended for use around children, and you should always carefully read the manufacturer’s instructions and follow them closely.

 

Clothing

 

Because everyone has different tastes, when I was building my girls’ registries I found it most helpful to know good brands and recommended number of outfits. The one specific recommendation I make is for pajamas, because my favorite brands meet my criteria without breaking the bank.

Pajamas: Burt’s Bees Footed or Honest Company Footed (3-4 total)
Onesies: 6-8 Total; long- or short-sleeve depending on season (get pants as well for cooler months)
Other outfits: 3-4 Total for each size (NB, 0-3 mo, 3-6 mo)
Beanie hats: 2-3 Total
Socks: 6-8 Pairs total (will always get lost)
Booties: 1-2 Pairs total (stay on much better than socks)
Drool Bibs: 5-10 Total (we liked bandana-style like this)
Seasonal: Depends on season: 1-2 Swimsuits, 1 sun hat, 1-2 light jackets, 1 heavy coat and/or set of snow gear.

Favorite brands: H&M, Burts Bee's Baby, Honest Company, Spearmint Love, L’ovedBaby, Gap, Zara, Old Navy, Little Planet, Carter’s, Hanna Andersson, KyteBABY, Little Sleepies, Colored Organics, Beaufort Bonnet Company, Stitchy Fish

Although in an ideal world we could use only 100% organic cotton clothing, that’s not always practical. The important factor is that clothing is 100% cotton; even if it’s not organic, after 3-4 washes with vinegar rinses, most harmful chemicals should be nearly washed away. We do always avoid flame retardants in clothes.

 

Play

 
 

For Mom

 

Disposable nursing pads: PureTree Organic Nursing Pads* or Bamboobies (large box)
Reusable nursing pads: Kindred Bravely Organic Nursing Pads (1-2 sets)
Breast comfort: Lansinoh TheraPearls (2 sets), Silverettes* (1 set)
Nipple cream: Mama Natural Nipple Cream
Water bottle: Stanley 40 oz Adventure Quencher
Additional postpartum care: Frida Mom peri bottle, Rael diapers and pads, Tucks, Earth Mama Herbal Perineal Spray, unscented epsom salts

 

Have a favorite baby product that I’ve missed? Let me know!