What should I buy now and what should go on the gift list?

Buy what you need in the first days: car seat, sleep, changing, hygiene, diapers, hospital bag and feeding kit. Add more expensive or less urgent items as gifts.

Does the budget really drop for a second child?

Yes, if you kept safe items in good condition. The calculator reduces clothes, accessories and some kits, but not items that may need replacing for wear, expiry or new needs.

How can I save without buying useless things?

Start with essentials, avoid too many size-0 clothes, choose foldable accessories for small homes and use the registry to coordinate gifts.

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How much does a complete baby registry cost in 2026?

Q: How much does a complete baby registry cost in 2026?

It depends mostly on stroller system, car seat, crib, changing station and feeding type. An essential list stays much lower when safe second-hand items and group gifts cover the big pieces.

Set your budget, feeding plan, home space and items you already own: the calculator builds a realistic estimate, separates what to buy now from what to add as gifts and helps you avoid waste.

Personalize your newborn budget

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Budget

Low - Selected second-hand items, few duplicates, safety first.
Medium - Balanced mix of new, second-hand and important gifts.
Premium - New products, more comfort and a few tech extras.

Family

First child - You need the base: mobility, sleep, changing and hygiene.
Second child - We reduce clothes and accessories that are often reused.

Feeding

Breastfeeding - Focus on parent support, pillow, pads and optional pump.
Mixed - Flexible kit with bottles, sterilizing and breastfeeding support.
Formula - Higher budget for bottles, sterilizing and first formula supplies.

Home space

Small home - Compact, foldable solutions and fewer bulky pieces.
Large home - A fuller nursery and useful accessories for multiple rooms.

Recommended list for a medium budget

Mobility and safety

Compact stroller or lightweight travel system

Helps with safe outings and first trips.

€585 - €855

Mobility and safety

Car seat approved from birth

Helps with safe outings and first trips.

€260 - €420

Mobility and safety

Outing accessories: footmuff, rain cover, mosquito net, changing bag

Helps with safe outings and first trips.

€80 - €140

Sleep and nursery

Compact bedside crib with mattress

Builds a simple, safe base for sleep and the nursery.

€238 - €391

Sleep and nursery

Sleep linen: sheets, sleeping bag and blankets

Builds a simple, safe base for sleep and the nursery.

€150 - €240

Changing and hygiene

Foldable changing mat

Covers changing, hygiene and realistic first supplies.

€55 - €104

Changing and hygiene

Foldable baby bath

Covers changing, hygiene and realistic first supplies.

€44 - €72

Changing and hygiene

Hygiene and changing kit for the first month

Covers changing, hygiene and realistic first supplies.

€95 - €150

Changing and hygiene

Diapers and wipes for the first 4 weeks

Covers changing, hygiene and realistic first supplies.

€85 - €120

Clothing and hospital bag

Hospital bag for parent and baby

Keeps essential clothing ready without overbuying one size.

€130 - €210

Clothing and hospital bag

Basic 0-3 month clothing

Keeps essential clothing ready without overbuying one size.

€170 - €280

Feeding

Mixed-feeding kit

Matches the kit to the feeding plan you choose.

€220 - €360