Riana's Baby Registry

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"We’re hoping to create a nourishing and well-supported postpartum period. Contributions to this fund will help us prioritise recovery, buy big ticket items or other baby essentials, groceries, and practical support while we adjust to life with our baby. Big ticket items we are buying include: - Bassinet / Cot - Pram - Car seat - Nursing recliner chair - Dresser/changing table"

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"*These larger items are here as a guide to what we’re still saving for. We fully expect to purchase these ourselves, using any monetary contributions we’re lucky enough to receive. Re: recliner - if you have any recommendations, please let us know! We're after something that will double as a recliner in the loungeroom, has a high backrest and water-repellent fabric/easy to wash/wipe down. Keen for second hand and cheaper options lol"

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"We are going to breast feed & bottle feed. We are open to trying different bottles! Apparently bottles made of PPSU or glass have a longer lifespan."

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"Instead of nipple cream"

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"For pumping & freezing. Anything that is reusable, food-grade silicone and leak-proof."

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"Nice to have. Not wedded to any particular one - just looking for something portable really."

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"Features we like: non wi-fi, good battery life, night vision and two-way voice."

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"Super open to trying different swaddles and sleep sacks. We’re leaning towards lightweight / breathable options because we’re having baby in Spring/Summer. Apparently, you're meant to go by TOG ratings • 0.2 TOG – very light (24°C+) • 1.0 TOG – light/midweight (20–24°C)"

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"We're having a Spring baby, so we've been told we'll use these daily. Preferably anything 100% cotton or bamboo muslin. For burping, sun shade and swaddling :)"

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"2-in-1 Waterproof Sheets - just after cotton & 100% waterproof"

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"This is really a “nice to have” item. Heard it gets pretty stinky in the first few months"

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"Anything zinc-based nappy cream"

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"Any type of changing mat that's wipeable, water-resistance with raised sides and supportive surface :)"

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"Going to try to use these part time, as often as I can"

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"Apparently, it's a must have lol"

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"Again, fine with anything but pls no clippers."

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"To suck out all the boogers"

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"There are heaps of options on Kmart. Happy with any - apparently TPU material is good, but who actually knows with so much marketing 🙄! Only preference is something on the larger side - it’s on the list because we have tiles and no rugs."

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"Love any second hand books!! I've heard high contrast/black&white books are good for bubbas too."

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"Open - just prefer to avoid any with constant music, flashing lights or plastic toys. Leaning more towards one that is wooden and simple."

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"Any teas or herbal soaks to help with labour or postpartum recovery or breastmilk supply e.g. raspberry, oat straw, marshmallow root or nettle tea etc"

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"I am really keen on any highly recommended books for parenting - interested in nutrition/recipes (even for postpartum), newborn care, birth to pre school etc. I love leaaarning."

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"If someone knows an alternative brand that is less expensive, pls send it through to me. I’ve been recommended this as an amazing tool to have before and during birth."

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"Insert for the bath so it’s gentle on bubba’s skin"

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"Instead of a baby bath, opting for a chair/bath lol. This is to help with Wera’s back so he can bath our pepi in the shower without having to bend down (he has two slipped discs we need to keep an eye on)"

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"No preference on the brand – we're sure there are cheaper options or methods out there! This might be more of a luxury item. We'd be stoked with any bottle cooler."

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"As first-time parents, we'd love to give pre-loved items a second life! If you have baby clothes, books, or toys in great condition that your little one has outgrown, we'd be so grateful. 💛 Re: Toys! We're thinking along the lines of soft cloth books, baby-safe mirrors, soft rattles, sensory balls, tummy time items, and simple wooden toys."

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"We’re hoping to focus on wholesome, warming foods that support recovery, along with snacks that are easy to eat one-handed while feeding baby. We’d be so grateful for whatever your speciality is, whether it’s a favourite family recipe, a freezer-friendly meal, some homemade baking, or nourishing snacks."

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"For our little Spring summer baby"

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"We're just trying to stick with white to help my ADHD (IYKYK)"

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"Open to all sizes :) we like these because we'll be having baby in the summer hehe"

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"They’ll likely be our baby’s everyday outfit in the early months (mostly short sleeves, but may need long sleeves too). We especially love two-way zip styles for easy nappy changes at night. 💛 happy for all sizes so baby can grow into them! Babies grow so quick - happy with a mix of sizes!"

Note from Riana and Te Wera Hauraki:

"Mixed sizes"