My target registry list

[Velar Fricative]

Any reason you have two thermometers on your list?

[sweetminnesnowtan]

Stuff like the diaper cream and other little medicine things, and batteries, I didn't put on my registry, only because it was small stuff that I didn't see people getting.

For clothes, I put some cute things on it, but really, people just end up going to the store and buying what they think is cute, so I didn't really put any clothes on it.

What about a stroller, changing pad, diaper bag (unless that travel diapering kit was it)? Unless these are things you already got, don't mind me. Looks like a good registry though!

[Velar Fricative]

Aug 12, 2013 10:29:09 GMT -5 mekiakoo said:

Aug 12, 2013 10:27:43 GMT -5 Velar Fricative said:

Any reason you have two thermometers on your list?

I haven't decided which one i should have. The ear one or the forehead swipe one. Which one should I pick? 

We actually got a rectal one since it *supposedly* gives the most accurate temps. However, there was a thread here recently and it looks like there are a lot of different opinions (even among professionals) about which is best. If choosing between the two, I'd go with the forehead swipe one - but that's my highly non-professional opinion and just based on internet research. I do plan to ask tomorrow when we interview a pediatrician.

[sweetminnesnowtan]

Plus, the American Red Cross kit should have a thermometer in it that you can use rectally or orally.

[winecheery]

Aug 12, 2013 10:47:35 GMT -5 mekiakoo said:

Aug 12, 2013 10:35:31 GMT -5 sweetminnesnowtan said:

Plus, the American Red Cross kit should have a thermometer in it that you can use rectally or orally.

Oh yes. I just checked, they have the ear thermometer! I might as well keep the forehead swipe one and remove the ear one from the list.

A friend was just raving about the forehead swipe one.  I didn't even know it existed!

I don't mind the smaller items, because they will be add on gifts for sure.  Like I got my friend a bunch of the swaddlers she registered for, plus a little toy she liked as well to sort of complete the gift.  

I would probably not register for batteries because I find it a bit odd, but hey, whatever! :-)

I agree with a pp that that's a lot of clothes to register for, but no harm in listing whatever you want on there, at the very least it may inspire someone who wants to buy you clothes.  Just know that when it comes to clothes, people seem to do whatever the hell they please.  Be ready to do some exchanges if you're picky like me!

[rex]

Those kits like the American Red Cross one are not good quality. You're better off registering for better stuff separately.

Ditto that you have tons of clothes and crib sheets! People will get you clothes even if you don't have them on there, so I would take a bunch off, and narrow down your sheets a little. You don't really need that many sheets anyway.

[rex]

Oh, one more thing. I don't think I saw it on your list but you'll want the twig or flower accessory with the Grass drying rack. It gives you a place for all the small bottle parts

[AlpineSlide]

Looks like we have the same carseat and pack n play

I skimmed but do you have a bath tub on there? And I saw diapers, but what about wipes? Sleep bags (wearable blankets) crossed my mind too.

I also noticed like 8 or 9 crib sheets but whatever makes you happy! (Personally I'd do 3-4 at the most.)

[Jalapeñomel]

Just FYi, I got a ton of clothes at my shower, and only one of all of them i got was listed on my registry.

[thejackpot]

I like the Exergen, we have that one for our son. We also have a rectal and few more thermometers. Why we have so many who knows, I think two is fine.

Do you plan to wear your baby? I saw the Moby but not another carrier, you may want to add one.

[Cricket0619]

I have a question. When is it too early to register? I would be afraid that the things I registered for would be gone or discontinued by the time my shower rolled around. I am not doing it yet, but was just curious.

[Cricket0619]

Aug 13, 2013 8:30:06 GMT -5 sameoldash said:

Aug 13, 2013 8:05:15 GMT -5 Cricket0619 said:

I have a question. When is it too early to register? I would be afraid that the things I registered for would be gone or discontinued by the time my shower rolled around. I am not doing it yet, but was just curious.

i started over a month ago, and so far only the type of amber necklace i put on there has gone out of stock. i check it regularly though, just to stare and daydream about her using all of it. 

I really really want to start.  We find out what it is on Fri. and I know that I will want to start registering as soon as we leave the ultrasound. 

[litasail]

I would add the My Breast Friend. It was much better than the Boppy for me (although we use the Boppy for other things like tummy time).

I also hated my Boppy nursing cover and ended up getting a Baby Au Lait instead.

[Cricket0619]

And I just started a Target Registry... lol

[2curlydogs]

Aug 13, 2013 10:32:09 GMT -5 @publius said:

Aug 12, 2013 22:39:31 GMT -5 mekiakoo said:

A lot of people say this too. I suppose I will keep some plain onesies, especially the long sleeved ones.

On the opposite side of the spectrum, I got very few clothes (except from my mother who went a bit nuts at a Janie and Jack sale) but got all of the gear I'd registered for.  You never know.

Ditto publius.  We got all our big stuff at our shower, plus lots of blankets, and no clothes.

FWIW, I liked the Boppy for nursing.

I would strongly recommend REMOVING the teething gel.  This is another new BIG "no no", complete with infant deaths and an FDA warning - www.fda.gov/forconsumers/consumerupdates/ucm306062.htm

Also, we had more success with Gripe Water than the gas drops.