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I am so confused. I've got a little while to think about it but the more I look around the more confused I get. What types of things did you put on your registry?
- What things did you put on that were just great?
- What things do you wish you put on that you didn't?
- What things did you put on that were useless?
Thanks. I'm a first time mom and I'm starting to get overwhelmed with the amount of baby products that are out there.
I am having my ultrasound for anatomy/gender in the middle of July.
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I know how you feel. I used to log onto my registries (with Target and Babies R' Us) several times per day to make changes, delete and add items... I was so obsessed.
First, depending on whether you will breast feed or bottle feed you can save yourself a lot of useless gifts. If you breastfeed, you don't need a bottle warmer--- even if you pump and store your milk, because you should warm your breast milk by setting the cold bottle in hot water for a couple of seconds.
Here are the gifts I registered for that I did not use or like:
1) Bottle warmer
2) Fisher Price Baby Papasan Seat (It vibrates, but doesn't bounce-- I reccommend the one Boppy makes instead). Babies are soothed by bouncing and this thing does not bounce, even though it is described as a "bouncer" online. My baby cried 95% of the time I tried to put him in this because it doesn't do anything but vibrate very little and play really soft music you can barely hear. The one time he enjoyed it I was bouncing it manually.
3)Drying Rack for Bottles- I did use this in the begining when I was pumping (my baby did not latch until second week), but even then it was just in the way-- If you breastfeed it isn't necessary.
4) Sling Style baby carrier- my baby was 9 lbs and 21 inches long. I used the sling once when he was 5 weeks old, when I tried after that he was too big and was uncomfortable (and so was I). I would wait to see how big your baby will be. I was told by Dr. that my baby would be 7 lbs.
5) Newborn clothing- you and your newborn will probably be home for most of the time it fits into Newborn and 0-3 month clothing. Depending on the season you give birth, it may be most convenient to have your baby wear onesies or gowns everyday (because of so many diaper changes). Right now my son wears only his diaper all day cause it's boiling hot in Los Angeles, CA. It is was a waste for me to register for all the cute newborn outfits cause he didn't wear any.
6) Diaper Genie- very inconvenient because it requires both your hands to open and twist. This is not possible if you are holding your baby and it takes too long if your baby is hysterically crying during a diapering.
7) Boppy Pillow- before I had a baby I always bought Boppy Pillow for anyone I knew who was pregnant for their baby shower. I breastfeed and I think I've used it twice. I could never find a comfortable position. I always felt like my baby was going to roll off of it and if I was sitting baby would end up too high for me to breastfeed. This could just be me. I would still recommend the product since I know so many mother who love it. Make sure you register for the actual pillow and not just the slipcover alone...it's a bit confusing if you do it online.
8) Dr. Brown bottles- I registered for a $50 set of bottles and used them for about 3-4 weeks until I learned about BPA and it's harmful affect on babies. This is what actually made me start to breastfeed more and stop using bottles to feed. Dr. Brown does sell BPA free bottles, but the clear ones are not BPA free. Do your research.
Things that were great:
1) A swing (Although buying size D batteries is a pain-- I think Fisher Price makes a plug-in swing now)
2) "Happiest Baby on the Block" DVD (Dr. Harvey Karp)- this saved my butt. I discovered it when baby was about 5 weeks old and I wish I would have watched it before he was born because it would have saved me a lot of sleepless nights.
3) Lots of onsies for lots of changes due to poopy accidents
4) A good quality infant travel system (car seat and base with matching stroller- Graco)
5) A white noise CD (your swing should have a variety of white noise buttons, but you will need a CD for home and car-- this really helps quiet baby and put him to sleep)
6) Bumbo seat- baby won't use it until about 3-3 1/2 months, but it is great to have one waiting.
Newborns don't need much, I've noticed. Register for lots of the basics diapers, wipes, first aid kit, lotions, soaps, blankets, bath items, and you'll get to know your baby's likes and dislikes and activity level once it is in the 3-6 month age for all the other toys and stuff. You should obviously register for all the things you know you'll end up having to buy, like a high chair, bedding, room decor, swing, stroller, car seat (I really recommend a travel system).
Regarding Diapers: I started with Pampers, because it is what the hospital gave, then I bought Huggies at Costco and my boy had an allergic reaction (there was a little red, maybe blood in his wee wee area). Doctor said there was no infection or blood in urine, so it was the diaper. I switched back to Pampers Sensitive. All babies are different and react differently to different products-- just be aware of the signs that your baby is allergic to something.
Also, most registries have like a list of suggested items to start off your registry, thats a good place to start!
Hope this helps, congrats!
I know how you feel. I used to log onto my registries (with Target and Babies R' Us) several times per day to make changes, delete and add items... I was so obsessed.
First, depending on whether you will breast feed or bottle feed you can save yourself a lot of useless gifts. If you breastfeed, you don't need a bottle warmer--- even if you pump and store your milk, because you should warm your breast milk by setting the cold bottle in hot water for a couple of seconds.
Here are the gifts I registered for that I did not use or like:
1) Bottle warmer
2) Fisher Price Baby Papasan Seat (It vibrates, but doesn't bounce-- I reccommend the one Boppy makes instead). Babies are soothed by bouncing and this thing does not bounce, even though it is described as a "bouncer" online. My baby cried 95% of the time I tried to put him in this because it doesn't do anything but vibrate very little and play really soft music you can barely hear. The one time he enjoyed it I was bouncing it manually.
3)Drying Rack for Bottles- I did use this in the begining when I was pumping (my baby did not latch until second week), but even then it was just in the way-- If you breastfeed it isn't necessary.
4) Sling Style baby carrier- my baby was 9 lbs and 21 inches long. I used the sling once when he was 5 weeks old, when I tried after that he was too big and was uncomfortable (and so was I). I would wait to see how big your baby will be. I was told by Dr. that my baby would be 7 lbs.
5) Newborn clothing- you and your newborn will probably be home for most of the time it fits into Newborn and 0-3 month clothing. Depending on the season you give birth, it may be most convenient to have your baby wear onesies or gowns everyday (because of so many diaper changes). Right now my son wears only his diaper all day cause it's boiling hot in Los Angeles, CA. It is was a waste for me to register for all the cute newborn outfits cause he didn't wear any.
6) Diaper Genie- very inconvenient because it requires both your hands to open and twist. This is not possible if you are holding your baby and it takes too long if your baby is hysterically crying during a diapering.
7) Boppy Pillow- before I had a baby I always bought Boppy Pillow for anyone I knew who was pregnant for their baby shower. I breastfeed and I think I've used it twice. I could never find a comfortable position. I always felt like my baby was going to roll off of it and if I was sitting baby would end up too high for me to breastfeed. This could just be me. I would still recommend the product since I know so many mother who love it. Make sure you register for the actual pillow and not just the slipcover alone...it's a bit confusing if you do it online.
8) Dr. Brown bottles- I registered for a $50 set of bottles and used them for about 3-4 weeks until I learned about BPA and it's harmful affect on babies. This is what actually made me start to breastfeed more and stop using bottles to feed. Dr. Brown does sell BPA free bottles, but the clear ones are not BPA free. Do your research.
Things that were great:
1) A swing (Although buying size D batteries is a pain-- I think Fisher Price makes a plug-in swing now)
2) "Happiest Baby on the Block" DVD (Dr. Harvey Karp)- this saved my butt. I discovered it when baby was about 5 weeks old and I wish I would have watched it before he was born because it would have saved me a lot of sleepless nights.
3) Lots of onsies for lots of changes due to poopy accidents
4) A good quality infant travel system (car seat and base with matching stroller- Graco)
5) A white noise CD (your swing should have a variety of white noise buttons, but you will need a CD for home and car-- this really helps quiet baby and put him to sleep)
6) Bumbo seat- baby won't use it until about 3-3 1/2 months, but it is great to have one waiting.
Newborns don't need much, I've noticed. Register for lots of the basics diapers, wipes, first aid kit, lotions, soaps, blankets, bath items, and you'll get to know your baby's likes and dislikes and activity level once it is in the 3-6 month age for all the other toys and stuff. You should obviously register for all the things you know you'll end up having to buy, like a high chair, bedding, room decor, swing, stroller, car seat (I really recommend a travel system).
Regarding Diapers: I started with Pampers, because it is what the hospital gave, then I bought Huggies at Costco and my boy had an allergic reaction (there was a little red, maybe blood in his wee wee area). Doctor said there was no infection or blood in urine, so it was the diaper. I switched back to Pampers Sensitive. All babies are different and react differently to different products-- just be aware of the signs that your baby is allergic to something.
Also, most registries have like a list of suggested items to start off your registry, thats a good place to start!
Hope this helps, congrats!
What baby items did you find to be the most & least useful?
Malia's Mo
We just spent 2 hours in Babies R Us registering for my baby shower and we have over 200 items. I know I'm not going to get everything, and it was mainly just to show various gift options, but what items are absolute musts and what items can wait? This is my first baby so I haven't been able to test anything out yet. Thank you! =)
Answer
well, u can go to babies r us website and they have a list for ppl who are going to register..of course it has a lot of things on there that you don't need, but if you weed through you can get what you need out of it...the things i liked;found most useful, etc......
.i would def recommend:
a diaper genie 2; idk why ppl don't like them, there is NO smell in my dd 's room
changing table..will save your back, good for diap changes, clothes changes, sponge baths, etc and you have shelves to store your new baby must haves....i have canvas bins on the shelves to store things that are good to have in reach or easily available...
monitor--i like the graco imonitor, recently bought a second one for another room in the house bc i liked the other one so much, it has been working well for over 8 mos now, and it has good range, battery life, and i can hear EVERYTHING; never any interference....it works great..
boppy pillow with cotton covers, soft ones don't fit as well for some reason
lots of baby hangers, and baby hangers with clips to keep outfits together
primo euro bathtub
prince lionheart diaper depot and wipewarmer; ours works well and the wipes are still very warm when we get them to out dd's bottom; and she doesn't freak out when we are out and they aren't warmed, but seems to appreciate it when they are..
health kit: brush, comb, thermometer (not an ear one, not as accurate), nail clippers, etc.
baby meds, generic is just as good and a lot cheaper...desitin(or plain zinc oxide if you can find it)..not creamy, has less zinc ox in it....infant mylicon and tylenol
lots of diapers , make sure wherever you buy them will let you exchange them for a diff size if you need to even after the return period...brus let me do that, and buy a small pack of a couple brands to see which you prefer before you open the big boxes...wipes, lots of them, without alcohol or fragrance! we use swaddlers diapers and pampers sensitive wipes; no rashes, no reactions to their ingredients, diapers hold a lot when they have too and the netting tends to keep the wet off her bottom...
lots of baby washclothes, you may have to use them on baby's bum if it is really sensitive and gets a rash....and baby towels, but you could use your reg towels if money is an issue
swing, pref swings two ways and plugs in instead of batteries
bouncy seat
infant travel system! easy, easy, easy--we got the graco tour deluxe; it is great, folds with one hand, several seating positions, lays flat for sleep; has a big basket underneath and cup holders for mom and dad, one for baby , place for snacks for baby, and a 'pocket' up top for keys, cell phone, whatever you wanna put there...
play yard, get one with bassinet feature if you want to, easier to keep baby in your room for a while before putting them in crib in their room=we have chicco discovery and it is awesome, has more padding than most, easy to wash..machine wash, most are wipe down...very sturdy, has nightlight, vibration, etc and a flip up change table, has wooden slats that slide in under mattress for support...not that much more exp than the others and much better in my opinion
passys--she loves soothies and that is all she will take..
baby wash, again frag free, dye free
frag free , dye free laundry detergent
clothes hamper or basket
lingerie bag for socks, mittens, anything little so they don't get lost in the wash...
something to put baby toys in
extra toy links
lullaby cd and small cd player; my dd has come to love white noise, she naps with a fan and a womb bear; sleeps at night with a fan....
oh, mosquito cover for your infant carrier..it's where you can see in , baby can see out, but strangers cant just walk up and touch your baby, and they will!!!!!
all i can come up with now...LOL
diaper bags; big one for everything you may need, leave in car unless you will be somewhere a long time, and a small one to stick what you will need for a short run in so you don't have to haul the bigger one
if ffing:
avent formula dispenser; has better review than the ones made by sassy, and convert to a snack cup later...i loved it so much i bought a second one!
bottles--really liked playtex ventaire advanced when she was young, more pieces but it's easy to get them clean when the top and bottom comes off...and they vent through the bottom instead of the nip so no bubbles or foam going back up into baby's milk; they will leak if you don't put them together correctly, but we have had no probs with them and have never had to replace any parts on them..if u decide on them and have leaks, email me and i will explain how to keep them from leaking...:O)
bottle and nip brushes--i really like the ones by munchking that don't have a sponge on the end of the brush, they come in diff colors mixed with white and have a great nip brush in the handles....
drying racks--again, i really like munchkins...
formula mixer: i like dr brown's formula pitcher bc you don't shake it it is only abo
well, u can go to babies r us website and they have a list for ppl who are going to register..of course it has a lot of things on there that you don't need, but if you weed through you can get what you need out of it...the things i liked;found most useful, etc......
.i would def recommend:
a diaper genie 2; idk why ppl don't like them, there is NO smell in my dd 's room
changing table..will save your back, good for diap changes, clothes changes, sponge baths, etc and you have shelves to store your new baby must haves....i have canvas bins on the shelves to store things that are good to have in reach or easily available...
monitor--i like the graco imonitor, recently bought a second one for another room in the house bc i liked the other one so much, it has been working well for over 8 mos now, and it has good range, battery life, and i can hear EVERYTHING; never any interference....it works great..
boppy pillow with cotton covers, soft ones don't fit as well for some reason
lots of baby hangers, and baby hangers with clips to keep outfits together
primo euro bathtub
prince lionheart diaper depot and wipewarmer; ours works well and the wipes are still very warm when we get them to out dd's bottom; and she doesn't freak out when we are out and they aren't warmed, but seems to appreciate it when they are..
health kit: brush, comb, thermometer (not an ear one, not as accurate), nail clippers, etc.
baby meds, generic is just as good and a lot cheaper...desitin(or plain zinc oxide if you can find it)..not creamy, has less zinc ox in it....infant mylicon and tylenol
lots of diapers , make sure wherever you buy them will let you exchange them for a diff size if you need to even after the return period...brus let me do that, and buy a small pack of a couple brands to see which you prefer before you open the big boxes...wipes, lots of them, without alcohol or fragrance! we use swaddlers diapers and pampers sensitive wipes; no rashes, no reactions to their ingredients, diapers hold a lot when they have too and the netting tends to keep the wet off her bottom...
lots of baby washclothes, you may have to use them on baby's bum if it is really sensitive and gets a rash....and baby towels, but you could use your reg towels if money is an issue
swing, pref swings two ways and plugs in instead of batteries
bouncy seat
infant travel system! easy, easy, easy--we got the graco tour deluxe; it is great, folds with one hand, several seating positions, lays flat for sleep; has a big basket underneath and cup holders for mom and dad, one for baby , place for snacks for baby, and a 'pocket' up top for keys, cell phone, whatever you wanna put there...
play yard, get one with bassinet feature if you want to, easier to keep baby in your room for a while before putting them in crib in their room=we have chicco discovery and it is awesome, has more padding than most, easy to wash..machine wash, most are wipe down...very sturdy, has nightlight, vibration, etc and a flip up change table, has wooden slats that slide in under mattress for support...not that much more exp than the others and much better in my opinion
passys--she loves soothies and that is all she will take..
baby wash, again frag free, dye free
frag free , dye free laundry detergent
clothes hamper or basket
lingerie bag for socks, mittens, anything little so they don't get lost in the wash...
something to put baby toys in
extra toy links
lullaby cd and small cd player; my dd has come to love white noise, she naps with a fan and a womb bear; sleeps at night with a fan....
oh, mosquito cover for your infant carrier..it's where you can see in , baby can see out, but strangers cant just walk up and touch your baby, and they will!!!!!
all i can come up with now...LOL
diaper bags; big one for everything you may need, leave in car unless you will be somewhere a long time, and a small one to stick what you will need for a short run in so you don't have to haul the bigger one
if ffing:
avent formula dispenser; has better review than the ones made by sassy, and convert to a snack cup later...i loved it so much i bought a second one!
bottles--really liked playtex ventaire advanced when she was young, more pieces but it's easy to get them clean when the top and bottom comes off...and they vent through the bottom instead of the nip so no bubbles or foam going back up into baby's milk; they will leak if you don't put them together correctly, but we have had no probs with them and have never had to replace any parts on them..if u decide on them and have leaks, email me and i will explain how to keep them from leaking...:O)
bottle and nip brushes--i really like the ones by munchking that don't have a sponge on the end of the brush, they come in diff colors mixed with white and have a great nip brush in the handles....
drying racks--again, i really like munchkins...
formula mixer: i like dr brown's formula pitcher bc you don't shake it it is only abo
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