Making a baby registry or a pre-baby shopping list is no easy feat. There?s the decoding of things like sleep sacks versus swaddles, the deep-diving on every stroller model, the constant ?Do I really need all this"? questioning. And even after all that, there?s that lingering feeling that maybe you?re simply unaware of some crucial items. Outside of biggies like a car seat or high chair, what are the lesser-considered game-changers that can make those early days (and beyond) way easier" We asked moms across Canada for the products they swear by. (A recurring response: ?Wow, I didn?t realize I was so passionate about this!?)
Here, the baby registry must-haves they wish they’d thought of?and that they really, really want you to know about. You can add them to your list if you haven’t had a baby shower yet?or just treat yourself! Photo: Courtesy of Yeti
1. A *really* good mug
?After giving birth to my daughter, it took about two days of drinking cold coffee to convince me to get an insulated mug with a lid,? says Marissa, the mom of a two-year-old in Toronto. She swears by the Yeti for its double-walled insulation, minimalist design and easy-to-open magnet sliding lid. Want to level up" Ottawa-based mom-of-two Ashley vouches for the Ember Mug2 ($150, ca.ember.com), a battery-powered cup (with chargeable coaster). ?You can set it to keep the exact temperature you like your coffee or tea at for 90 minutes,? she says. There?s even a phone app so you c...