Hugely profitable international children's stores can generate annual income of up to $5 million per location, but a small boutique may see annual sales of around $150,000. Parents want the best for their babies and children and are not afraid to try out products. 

Car seat. The infant car seat sits at the top of the list because, at the end of the day, the hospital won't let you take the baby home without one. The safest place for a baby to sleep is in a cot or crib on their back and in the same room as a parent or carer. Car seats should only be used to transport babies in cars. There is no published evidence that states how long babies should stay in a car seat when travelling. However, infant healthcare professionals, safety experts and most car manufacturers recommend that babies should not be in a car seat for longer than 2 hours at a time and they should be taken out frequently.

Crib or bassinet. A baby needs to sleep somewhere and a lot of parents choose to put their baby in a crib. Depending on your furniture tastes, the crib can be one of the most expensive items you purchase for your baby. While most kids can easily make the transition between 18 months and 3 1/2 years, it really depends on your child. If at all possible, try to wait until your child is closer to 3 years old to give them a chance to develop the maturity it takes to stay in a big bed at night. It's not essential that you have a bassinet and a crib for your newborn, but many families prefer having both.

Formula or breastfeeding supplies. Making a decision to breastfeed or formula feed your baby is a personal one. Formula is considered one of the most expensive item for babies because there is a high demand for it since all babies must be fed, it takes a lot of research and studies to make formula that's safe for your newbornHealth experts agree that breastfeeding is the healthiest option for both mom and baby. They recommend that babies feed only on breast milk for the first 6 months, and then continue to have breast milk as a main part of their diet until they are at least 1to 2 years old. Giving your baby formula in addition to breastfeeding is called supplementing. It's completely fine and perfectly safe to do. 

Baby bath tub. The tub is designed for newborns to 6-month-olds in a reclining position and for 6- to 12-month-olds in a sitting position. Wondering what the MagicBath will set you back? You don't necessarily need a baby bath tub, you can simply sit in your tub with your newborn on your lap, but once she's able to sit on her ow,  she can splish and splash on her own. You don't need to bathe your baby every day, but if they really enjoy it, there's no reason why you shouldn't. It's best not to bathe your baby straight after a feed or when they're hungry or tired.

Stroller or baby carrier. If you plan to use a stroller for your newborn, make sure that the stroller reclines since newborns can't sit up or hold up their heads. Some strollers fully recline or can be used with a bassinet attachment or an infant-only car seat. expensive stroller is definitely worth it, but only because good quality costs money. There are some silly-expensive brands out there that are worrisome in terms of ergonomics, for both the child and/or the parent; avoid those. And then some strollers are expensive simply because they're made right.

It's totally acceptable to put some expensive items on your registry. After all, they're only a "baby" once in their lifetime, but also make sure those expensive products are worth the price.