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When it comes to the do's and don'ts of registering for baby, Rachel Glasson and Marti Goyal are experts and both mamas to two little ones. Glasson owns Twinkle Twinkle Little One, a baby and child boutique located in Roscoe Village. Goyal founded Urba Baby, a community baby store with locations in Lincoln Park and Wicker Park.
Both agree that when it comes to baby registries, less is really more.
Glasson and Goyal recommend these current must-have items for baby:
Megan Murray Elsener is a Chicago mother of two
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Aden and Anais Bamboo Swaddles, $44 for set of three
"These super soft muslin swaddle blankets are great for swaddling, as well as nursing covers, burp clothes and tummy time blankets," says Glasson. "Plus once baby is done, they can be used as scarves or sarongs for mom!"
