RE: Registry

[jssymom14]

Who has started or already been through this before and has some good advice for me? I know that there is a book out there that people swear by but don't know the title.

I am planning on doing registry after X-mas because we have a large lag time before I have to report back to school. Also, I am a Black Friday shopper so sales, sales, sales!!!

Any advice/help is much appreciated!

[looseseal]

I borrowed Baby Bargains for my first kid. I used it for helping to make big decisions, like the crib, car seat. I also have a Consumer Reports subscription that helps with the bigger items. I didn't register, though, so I'm not sure about all of the other stuff. I wouldn't get too hell bent on tons of research on every single thing. Except I loved the Aiden + Anais blankets we used.

[shellbear09]

I plan to get baby bargains too. There is also www.lucieslist.com that seems sorta helpful. I will probably wait until January too.

[joolz]

I can copy and paste my list for you guys if you want! I've updated it since birth for other friends who are moms too.

[imoan]

12 weeks... haven't so much as THOUGHT about it.

I need to take this pregnancy one day at a time... or else I'll go nuts.

[joolz]

Okay, here we go.

Furniture and Bedding
• Bassinette
• Bassinette Sheets (2)
• Crib sheets (3-4)
• Drool pad for crib
• Crib
• Crib mattress
• Dresser with changing surface
• Closet storage (dresser)
• Glider
• Swaddling blankets (2)
• Change pad
• Change pad covers (2)
• Receiving blankets (lots)
• Night Light
• Lamp

Travel
• Diaper bag
• PeaPod
• Baby carrier – Ergo or Bjorn
• Baby sling
• Stroller blanket
• Stroller
• Rain Cover for stroller
• Car seat adaptor for stroller
• Travel changing pad
• Car seat
• Car seat head cushion (newborn)
• Travel Sheets for Pea Pod

Bum
• Wash cloths
• Diaper pail
• Diapers
• Wipes
• Diaper cream
• Cloth Diaper covers (3)
• Sign up for diaper service
• Wipes case

Bath
• Bathing supplies (shampoo, soap)
• Tub
• Hooded Towel (2)
• Robe

Clothes
• Onesies (6)
• Booties (2)
• Sleepers (4)
• Pants (2)
• Outfits (3)
• Caps (2)
• Socks (3 pairs)
• Scratch mittens (2 pairs)
• Sleep sacks
• Baskets for drawer storage
• Baby detergent

Feed
• Breast pump
• Bottles
• Bottle brush
• Bottle Drying Rack
• Bibs
• Breast milk freezer bags
• Bottle Sterilizer

Play
• Play mat
• Baby swing
• Jolly jumper
• Vibrating chair
• Exersaucer
• Bumbo
• Toy hamper
[/li][li] Black and white toys, stroller clip toy (Lamaze brand)


Mom
• Nursing pads
• Nursing bras
• Cream
• Baby monitor
• Feeding Pillow

Other
• Baby safety kit
• Cotton balls (for baby belly button)
• Baby nail clippers

What to bring to the hospital
• Toiletries for mom (including shampoo, soap)
• PJs and socks for mom (min. 3 pairs)
• Slippers for mom
• Underpants for mom (lots)
• Nursing bras (2) and nursing pads
• Nipple cream
• Females goods
• Book
• Camera
• Car seat
• Going home outfit for baby
• Baby socks
• Baby cap
• Blanket
• Burp cloth
• Extra blankets to support baby in car seat (our hospital wouldn't let us leave with the newborn head cushion)
• BIG CUP with straw and Gatorade powder
• Ipad or laptop filled with tv shows

Reminder:
Wash all baby items with unscented detergent before they touch the baby

[jessuhmarie]

Baby Bargains. I started my registry about a month or so ago online and went into the store to take a physical look at things and finalize everything after my anatomy scan. MH didn't want to go at first, but he seemed to be pretty excited picking out the girly stuff (I had to delete some pretty ridiculous things off when I got home)

[Deleted]

Well, now I'm overwhelmed Good thing I have nine months to figure all of this stuff out!!!

[jessuhmarie]

Oct 31, 2012 0:50:36 GMT -5 @villainv said:

Well, now I'm overwhelmed Good thing I have nine months to figure all of this stuff out!!!

I was too until I read the Baby Bargains book. It seriously helps narrow down the choices and gives you a decent idea of what you really don't need to bother with (although this is coming from a FTM so we'll see how awesome those rec's are in a few months)

[joolz]

Villain, I took out the references to brands and what I spent on mine, but I'm happy to help any way I can with decisions!

[Deleted]

Thanks Joolz! My sister is sending me her copy of Baby Bargains, and we just found out that there is a baby mega-store (the biggest in the UK) with personal shopper services about 45 minutes away from us...so when the time comes, we can get their help too:-) Just seeing the list was kind of overwhelming....that's a whole lotta stuff!!!

[joolz]

I know, but a lot of it is just little piddly things! I promise. There is just a lot of it.