Baby registry: the checklist of everything to prepare before your baby arrives
Here it is: the all-important checklist to share, print or simply tick off as you get ready for your baby’s arrival. At Charlie Crane, we know that every parent-to-be can feel a little overwhelmed by how many things there are to buy, which sizes to choose and, above all, how many of each to get.
So we’ve put together a ready-to-use list to make life easier. And if you’re reading this today, perhaps you’re expecting a baby in spring 2027, so we’ve tailored the list accordingly.
Clothes and wardrobe
First things first — and this is an important one! If you have an estimated birth weight for your baby, all the better. If not, play it safe and choose standard sizes. On average, a baby measures 50 cm at birth and grows very quickly in the first few weeks.
Bear in mind that your baby will only wear newborn or even one-month sizes for a very short time. So choose clothes in newborn, one-month and three-month sizes.
- 6 to 8 bodysuits, preferably wrap-front ones. Avoid poppers all the way down, or you’ll spend ages fastening them…
If your baby is born in spring, when the weather can be changeable, make sure you have both short- and long-sleeved clothes.
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- 6 to 8 cotton sleepsuits
- 2 or 3 little cardigans or jackets in cotton or a soft, warmer fabric
- 2 or 3 pairs of trousers or sleepsuits
- A few T-shirts, though your baby will spend a lot of time in sleepsuits
- One or two lovely outfits for introducing your baby to the family, for example
- Accessories: a few pairs of little socks, one or two hats for your newborn and a pair of booties
- 2 sleeping bags so you have a spare in case of accidents, suited to the temperature
- Muslins! In all sizes, but our DOLI has just come out in XL, perfect for use anywhere, anytime, especially in spring to protect your baby from the wind, for example!
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Furniture for the nursery and living room
Your home will change room by room as you prepare to welcome your baby, but don’t panic: with a little thought, organisation and a good to-do list, it can be just as cosy as ever.
- A baby bouncer to put your little one down in, like our iconic LEVO, for example?
- A crib or bedside crib, whichever you prefer
- A carrycot like our KUKO, so you can take your baby anywhere around the house or outdoors!
- Storage baskets for tossing all the little toys into in a flash
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Baby care
At birth and during the first few months, your baby needs special attention and physical and eye contact with you during nappy changes, baths and more. Here are the essentials to help these intimate moments go smoothly.
- A changing table and roll-up changing mats for stress-free trips and outings!
- A changing mat and two removable cotton covers
- A baby bath - A thermometer to check the bathwater temperature - A thermometer to check your baby’s temperature
- Cotton pads, cleansing liniment, saline solution, moisturising cream and nappy cream in case of redness
- One or two hooded baby towels
- Wipes
- Newborn-size nappies
- Baby nail clippers
- Baby wash
- A child health record book with a cover
- A nasal aspirator
- A nappy bin
- Muslin cloths
- Toys and entertainment
At first, your baby will mostly sleep and feed! But before long, before your very eyes, your little one will start to become more alert, marvel at things, discover and explore the world around them. Here’s how to encourage them.
- Cuddly toys
- Toys that encourage learning and development, such as rattles, soft fabric books and preferably wooden objects that make a noise and that your baby can gradually learn to handle
- Black-and-white books
- A mobile above the changing table or crib
- A play mat
- A toy arch for the bouncer or play mat
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Getting out and about / Walks / Strolls
If you have a spring baby, what a wonderful season for walks together! Of course, winter babies deserve outings too, but spring brings the wonder of nature coming to life, mild temperatures and softer light.
- A pushchair
- A cosy footmuff if the weather is still cool
- A baby carrier or wrap
- A well-stocked changing bag with all the essentials
- A car seat if you have a car or travel by car
- A blanket for outings, especially useful in spring
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Time to eat!
Finally, your baby will spend an enormous amount of time feeding, so it’s worth planning a little ahead for what comes next to delight their taste buds.
- Baby bottles if you’re using formula or combination feeding
- A breast pump if you’re breastfeeding
- A baby food maker to prepare for weaning, which is just around the corner (between 4 and 6 months)
- Baby tableware
- Bibs
- A high chair that can even be used from birth, and for a long time afterwards!
