Baby Registry Canada: The Ultimate 2025 Checklist for Canadian Parents

So, you’re expecting a little bundle of joy in 2025? Congratulations! Cue the happy tears, the teeny-tiny socks, and the avalanche of advice from everyone who’s ever held a baby. But before you get totally overwhelmed, let’s talk about baby registries.

Setting one up can actually be kind of fun—if you’ve got the right checklist. We’ve rounded up a super practical, no-fluff guide made just for Canadian parents. Whether you're brand new to the game or looking to streamline your list this time around, we've got you.

Let’s get into it!

Why Every Canadian Parent Needs a Baby Registry

Sure, baby registries might feel like a big U.S. thing—but they’re actually a lifesaver here in Canada too. Think of it as your “starter pack” for parenting. Instead of getting 47 newborn onesies (cute, but they outgrow them in a week), you get the things that really matter—like diaper pail refills, blackout curtains, and gear made for real Canadian winters.

Plus, with our wild weather and strict safety standards, having a registry helps make sure you’re getting stuff that actually works up here—UV stroller shades for hot July days and cozy car seat covers for those -30°C mornings.

When Should You Start?

Somewhere between “I still fit into my jeans” and “I can’t see my feet” is a great time to start—usually around weeks 18 to 22. That gives you plenty of time to browse, research, and share your list before the baby shower invites start rolling in.

But before you hit add to the registry on everything in sight, think about your space and your lifestyle. Ask yourself:

• Will this stroller actually fit through your front door?
  

• Can that high chair squeeze into your cozy kitchen?
  

• Are you a travel-every-month fam or more Netflix-and-naps?
  

Your list should match your life.

Explore must-have baby registry essentials for Canadian parents with a free checklist.

The Ultimate 2025 Baby Registry List

Nursery Must-Haves

The nursery is your child's haven—a room created for comfort and functionality. Make these essential features your priority:

• Convertible Crib: Choose a model that complies with current Canadian safety standards, with adjustable mattress levels and conversion options for long-term use. Like the Babyletto-Yuzu 8-in-1 Convertible Crib from Little Canadian. This convertible crib is a must-have on your registry list!
• Mattress and Protective Covers: Spend on a firm, breathable mattress and at least two waterproof covers for unavoidable nighttime accidents.
• Baby Monitor: Today's options can include simple audio monitors or high-end units with temperature detection, respiratory monitors, and even video displays.
• Sleep Solutions: Collect 3-4 swaddles, sleep sacks for varying seasons, and blackout curtains to enable napping during the daytime.
• Storage Solutions: Feature multi-use furniture that transitions as your child matures, efficiently using cramped spaces.

Feeding Time (a.k.a. Round-the-Clock Buffet)

• Nursing Gear: Hospital-grade pump, nursing bras, soothing creams, milk bags—get the work. The Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump is a quiet hero.
  

• Bottle Feeding Basics: 6–8 bottles, various flow nipples, bottle brushes, sterilizer, formula dispenser (if needed).
  

• High Chair: Compact, comfy, and easy to wipe clean = win.
  

• Starting Solids Kit: Silicone spoons, bibs, and baby food prep gear will save you a panicked trip to the store.

Diapering Supplies

• Diaper Choice: For disposable, order different sizes instead of solely newborn types. For cloth diapering, learn what systems to use and pre-register for enough numbers with the necessary trimmings.
• Diaper Disposal System: A good diaper pail with odor-containment technology is invaluable, especially in less-than-ample living spaces.
• Essential Alternatives: Collect diaper creams (preventative and therapeutic formulas), soft wipes, and small changing pads for trips.
• Diaper Bag: The Little Canadian Multi-functional Diaper Backpack provides superior organization and comfort on outings.

Bath Time & Hygiene 

With suitably sized tools, turn bath rituals into pleasant connecting events. 

• Infant Tub: Choose variants with newborn supports, heat indicators, and draining systems for parents' comfort in an infant tub. 

• Gentle Cleansers: Give fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, gentle cleansers made specifically for delicate newborn skin top priority. 

• Bath Accessories: Gather hooded towels, very soft washcloths, and infant-sized bathing implements among bath accessories. 

• Baby grooming essentials: Compile soft-bristled brushes, extra-fine nail trimmers, and thermometers for total maintenance. 

Explore Bath Fundamentals 

Reframe bathing routines as fun bonding moments with equipment of the right size:

• Baby Tub: Choose models with newborn supports, temperature gauges, and drainage mechanisms for ease of use by parents.

• Mild Cleansers: Opt for fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, especially formulated for sensitive newborn skin.

• Bath Accessories: Stock hooded towels, super-soft washcloths, and bathing aids suited for infant sizes.

Health & Safety Concerns 

Having medical situation readiness gives extremely reassuring calmness during those first months: 

• First Aid Essentials: Assemble infant-appropriate medical supplies including gas-relief solutions, digital thermometer, nasal aspirator, and medicine dispensing. 

• Baby Proofing Equipment: Although not absolutely vital, registering for complete safety items guarantees availability when mobility arises. 

• Humidifier: Especially important during Canadian winter months when heating systems generate too dry interior conditions is Augenmerk.

• Air Purification Systems: Think about HEPA filtering systems to reduce airborne disturbances and allergies in nursery settings. 

Skip These (You’ll Thank Us Later)

• Wipe Warmers: Cute idea, but honestly, they just collect dust.
  

• Baby Detergent: Regular fragrance-free works fine for most babies.
  

• Too Many Newborn Outfits: They outgrow them so fast.
  

• Tiny Shoes: They can’t walk yet. They’ll just kick them off.
  

• Giant Activity Centers: Big, bulky, and often short-lived.
  

Instead, stock up on practical, multi-use goodies you’ll use daily.

How to Share (Without Oversharing)

Keep it simple:

• Use a registry platform that combines multiple stores
  

• Track what’s been purchased to avoid duplicates
  

• Share your registry via email, text, or cute baby shower invites

• And don’t forget to update it as your preferences change

Get a Head Start with Little Canadian

We know this stuff inside out. Whether you're shopping online or in-store, we offer free registry consultations to help you build the perfect list—tailored to your space, your budget, and your parenting style.

Parenthood is wild—but building your registry doesn’t have to be.

From snow-day strollers to Health Canada-approved gear, Little Canadian has everything you need to welcome your baby with confidence (and a little less chaos).

Start your registry today and make baby prep feel a whole lot simpler—and a lot more fun.

We've got all the basics, so don't wait until the last minute. Begin your custom registry now, and have everything you really need to embrace your little bundle of joy with open arms!