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Someonesmo
How many places should I register? What type of things does one register for? How many items should I register for? Do I register for the bigger price items too? When I had my first baby 7 years ago, I was a older teen mom and I did it all on my own with either hand me downs or garage sale stuff. Now that I am having one the right way (being married and all that jazz), my family and friends are having a shower and suggesting that I register. My family says one thing, but I thinking another. Please help settle the debate.... THANKS!
Answer
This is a list a friend of mine found for me on a baby site...Im 33 weeks and i registered at 2 Stores and put everything i needed on there....Good luck!
Baby mittens (to keep from scratching its own face!)
baby hats (light ones for indoors, their heads get cold easily)
pacifiers
bottles
bottle brush
breast pump (if u wanna breastfeed)
nursing pads
nursing bras
diapers size newborn and size 1 (u dont know how big the baby will be!)
these i stole off a website
Basic Layette (ok u need a lot more then this but ull figure that out! lol)
__ 3-6 Onesies
__ 3-6 Hats and Booties
__ 3-6 Receiving Blankets
__ 3-6 Sleep & Play outfits
__ 3-6 Bibs
__ 3 Gowns
__ Diapers (4 dozen cloth, at least 8 diaper covers & 8 Safety Pins)
(Figure using 8 disposable diapers per day minimum)
Basic Necessities
__ Baby Bath tub!
__ Infant Car Seat
__ First Aid Kit
__ Syrup of Ipecac (no idea what the hell this is!)
__ Smoke Detector for Baby's Room
__ Carbon Monoxide Detector
__ Thermometer (rectal works best with infants)
__ Diaper Bag with changing pad
__ Brush and Comb
__ Baby Shampoo
__ Baby Soap
__ Baby Lotion
__ Baby Oil
__ Petroleum Jelly (vaseline)
__ Baby Powder
__ Cotton Swabs
__ Baby Wipes
__ Diaper Rash Ointment
__ Nail Scissors
__ Suction Bulb
__ Pacifier (Buy a couple different styles, your baby will have a preference.)
__ Pacifier Tether (Make sure that the cord is short.)
__ Spray Sanitizer or Disinfectant (i use clorox wipes, they have no bleach in them! but they work amazing)
__ Bath Water Thermometer
__ 4-6 Baby Washcloths
__ 2-3 Hooded Bathtowels
__ 6-8 Bottles
__ Bottle Brush
__ Laundry Soap (i use baby all, dreft leaves anasty after scent)
__ Bleach (LIGHT bleach, i use the new bleach that is like laundry detergent)
__ Baby Oxy Clean (for those tough spit up stains, this works wonders)
Bedding
__ Sleeping Wedge (Keeps baby sleeping on it's side.)
__ Bedding Set (it is recommended u use the comforter for decoration, do not put it in the crib with the baby!
__ 10- Receiving blankets
__ 3-6 Fitted Crib Sheets
__ 3 Crib Pads
Furniture & Durable Baby Accessories
__ Crib
__ Mattress
__ Changing Table (Preferably with safety rails, always with safety straps.)
__ Changing Table Pad (Plastic or vinyl and easy to santize.)
__ Rocking Chair
__ Cradle or Bassinet
__ Stroller
__ Playpen
__ Bouncer Infant Seat (For in-home use only.)
__ Diaper Pail (the new diaper genie 2 is good, dont get the original it sucks!)
__ Baby Monitor
__ Lamp with night light
For the New Mother
__ Birth Announcements
__ 12-14 Nursing Pads (either washable or throw-aways)
__ 2-4 Nighttime Nursing Gowns
__ 3-6 Nursing Bras
__ Nursing Tops
__ Breast Pump (Electric or Manual)
For the New Father
__ Cigars (Real or artificial)
Helpful Extras to Make Life More Comfortable
__ Baby Carrier (i love the snugglie one, it worked wonders with alyssa)
__ Nursing Pillow (boppy love it!)
__ Nursing Stool
__ Humidifier
__ Swing
__ Portable Crib
__ Baby Bath Tub
__ Car Rear Window Mirrors (Allows you to see your baby in the back seat.)
__ Head support - Padded Seat
__ Soothing music that contains Heartbeat and Womb Sounds
__ Infant Sunglasses with 100% UV Protection (these are not recommended anymore, they can cause damage to babies eyes!)
__ Mobile
__ Foot and Wrist Rattles
__ Bottle Warmer
__ Bottle Insulator Covers
__ Bottle Sterilizer (If you don't have a dishwasher.)
__ Dishwasher Basket for Nipples and Rings
__ Baby Wipe Warmer
__ Car Seat Protector (Protects upholstery beneath and around the car seat.)
__ Stroller Cup Holder (Attaches to handle or side.)
__ Hands-Free Baby Bottle
__ Baby Milestones and Memories Book
__ Nursery Wallpaper and Paint
__ Toys
Things to Buy Later...5 months and older
__ High Chair
__ Stationary Exercise & Play Seat
__ Back Pack Carrier
__ Outlet Covers
__ Drawer Latches
__ Safety Gates
__ TV and VCR Covers
__ Bath Seat
__ Bathtub Spout Cover
__ Baby Food Grinder
__ Books
__ Feeding Dishes and Utensils
__ Tub Toys
This is a list a friend of mine found for me on a baby site...Im 33 weeks and i registered at 2 Stores and put everything i needed on there....Good luck!
Baby mittens (to keep from scratching its own face!)
baby hats (light ones for indoors, their heads get cold easily)
pacifiers
bottles
bottle brush
breast pump (if u wanna breastfeed)
nursing pads
nursing bras
diapers size newborn and size 1 (u dont know how big the baby will be!)
these i stole off a website
Basic Layette (ok u need a lot more then this but ull figure that out! lol)
__ 3-6 Onesies
__ 3-6 Hats and Booties
__ 3-6 Receiving Blankets
__ 3-6 Sleep & Play outfits
__ 3-6 Bibs
__ 3 Gowns
__ Diapers (4 dozen cloth, at least 8 diaper covers & 8 Safety Pins)
(Figure using 8 disposable diapers per day minimum)
Basic Necessities
__ Baby Bath tub!
__ Infant Car Seat
__ First Aid Kit
__ Syrup of Ipecac (no idea what the hell this is!)
__ Smoke Detector for Baby's Room
__ Carbon Monoxide Detector
__ Thermometer (rectal works best with infants)
__ Diaper Bag with changing pad
__ Brush and Comb
__ Baby Shampoo
__ Baby Soap
__ Baby Lotion
__ Baby Oil
__ Petroleum Jelly (vaseline)
__ Baby Powder
__ Cotton Swabs
__ Baby Wipes
__ Diaper Rash Ointment
__ Nail Scissors
__ Suction Bulb
__ Pacifier (Buy a couple different styles, your baby will have a preference.)
__ Pacifier Tether (Make sure that the cord is short.)
__ Spray Sanitizer or Disinfectant (i use clorox wipes, they have no bleach in them! but they work amazing)
__ Bath Water Thermometer
__ 4-6 Baby Washcloths
__ 2-3 Hooded Bathtowels
__ 6-8 Bottles
__ Bottle Brush
__ Laundry Soap (i use baby all, dreft leaves anasty after scent)
__ Bleach (LIGHT bleach, i use the new bleach that is like laundry detergent)
__ Baby Oxy Clean (for those tough spit up stains, this works wonders)
Bedding
__ Sleeping Wedge (Keeps baby sleeping on it's side.)
__ Bedding Set (it is recommended u use the comforter for decoration, do not put it in the crib with the baby!
__ 10- Receiving blankets
__ 3-6 Fitted Crib Sheets
__ 3 Crib Pads
Furniture & Durable Baby Accessories
__ Crib
__ Mattress
__ Changing Table (Preferably with safety rails, always with safety straps.)
__ Changing Table Pad (Plastic or vinyl and easy to santize.)
__ Rocking Chair
__ Cradle or Bassinet
__ Stroller
__ Playpen
__ Bouncer Infant Seat (For in-home use only.)
__ Diaper Pail (the new diaper genie 2 is good, dont get the original it sucks!)
__ Baby Monitor
__ Lamp with night light
For the New Mother
__ Birth Announcements
__ 12-14 Nursing Pads (either washable or throw-aways)
__ 2-4 Nighttime Nursing Gowns
__ 3-6 Nursing Bras
__ Nursing Tops
__ Breast Pump (Electric or Manual)
For the New Father
__ Cigars (Real or artificial)
Helpful Extras to Make Life More Comfortable
__ Baby Carrier (i love the snugglie one, it worked wonders with alyssa)
__ Nursing Pillow (boppy love it!)
__ Nursing Stool
__ Humidifier
__ Swing
__ Portable Crib
__ Baby Bath Tub
__ Car Rear Window Mirrors (Allows you to see your baby in the back seat.)
__ Head support - Padded Seat
__ Soothing music that contains Heartbeat and Womb Sounds
__ Infant Sunglasses with 100% UV Protection (these are not recommended anymore, they can cause damage to babies eyes!)
__ Mobile
__ Foot and Wrist Rattles
__ Bottle Warmer
__ Bottle Insulator Covers
__ Bottle Sterilizer (If you don't have a dishwasher.)
__ Dishwasher Basket for Nipples and Rings
__ Baby Wipe Warmer
__ Car Seat Protector (Protects upholstery beneath and around the car seat.)
__ Stroller Cup Holder (Attaches to handle or side.)
__ Hands-Free Baby Bottle
__ Baby Milestones and Memories Book
__ Nursery Wallpaper and Paint
__ Toys
Things to Buy Later...5 months and older
__ High Chair
__ Stationary Exercise & Play Seat
__ Back Pack Carrier
__ Outlet Covers
__ Drawer Latches
__ Safety Gates
__ TV and VCR Covers
__ Bath Seat
__ Bathtub Spout Cover
__ Baby Food Grinder
__ Books
__ Feeding Dishes and Utensils
__ Tub Toys
Registering for baby shower?
poohb2878
So I need to register for my baby shower soon (I'm 28 weeks pregnant). What exactly do I register for/need. I know the obvious big ticket items, but what about toys for when the baby is older? Is it appropriate to register for things I won't actually need for 3-6 months? Or do I only register for what I'll need immediately? Also - can I register for books and whatnot for the baby? Thanks!
Answer
First of all, congratulations on your impending new arrival!! This is such an exciting time in your life!!
Registering can be overwhelming. A couple of things I wish I had known:
Keep your registry relatively short. For example, instead of scanning every cute baby outfit you see, choose one or two that you *love.* Unfortunately, it's true (especially with clothes and toys) that most people buy what *they* think is cute rather than what you've registered for. Keep this in mind and don't worry too much about registering for those two items. You will get *tons* of clothes and toys (and books) from the shower, friends, grandparents, etc., especially if this is your first baby. I would register only for things that were very specific to my taste, like the bedding for the crib, the high chair, the bouncy seat, etc. (Although it is fine to register for baby books, toys and clothes if you want to - just remember that you will only get a small percentage of the things you register for, which is why I recommend you keep it short and choose only the items you just love.)
Next, I would register for size 2 diapers and size 3-6 month clothes. Again, most people will get you size newborn or size 1 diapers and size 0-3 month clothes. The thing is, baby outgrows that stuff in a flash. If you encourage people to get the next size up, you will get a lot more use out of it. Just keep in mind the season change when you are registering for clothes (what season will it be when your baby is 2/3 months old? That's when s/he will need the 3-6 month stuff.)
Finally, I would scan just ONE item from categories like hooded towels, washcloths, bibs, blankets, shoes, etc. This helps keep your registry short, helps ensure you don't get 5 hooded towels but no washcloths, but also gives people an idea of your tastes - they can see if you've registered for all the classic Pooh stuff, or all the pink and frilly stuff, that that is what you'd prefer.
So my registry would be something like this:
1 Baby bedding set (bumper, comforter, etc.)
1 coordinating sheet
1 changing pad
1 changing pad cover
1 baby monitor
1 hooded towel
1 pack of washcloths
1-2 outfits, size 3-6 months
1 pair of shoes, size 2
1 pack of burp cloths
1 pack of bottles (even if you plan on nursing)
1 pacifier
1 grooming set (comb, nail clippers, thermometer, etc.)
1 pack of spoons
1 baby bath tub (these are great to have at first)
1 Boppy pillow (also a must, I *loved* mine)
1-2 packs of Pampers Swaddlers, size 2
1-2 packs of wipes
Then the biggies - a high chair, a bassinet or co-sleeper, a play yard/Pack n Play, a stroller/infant carrier combo, and a car seat.
Obviously, you will want to add to this list, but in my opinion, (as a mom of two little ones) those are the real essentials. Keeping in mind too, (unless there are going to be 50 or more people at your shower) that you will still need to buy some stuff yourself, a gift registry is just meant to give people an idea of what you'd like. The above list gives them a great price range too.
Personally, I think a good rule of thumb for how many items to register for, is how many people did you invite to the shower? If you invited 20, don't register for much more than 20 items, total. A longer registry just overwhelms your guests anyway, increasing the likelihood that they will just buy the first thing they see that's in their price range (that you may not like,) instead of hunting for something from the registry.
It's really fun to register for your baby shower, so enjoy the day, and congratulations again!
First of all, congratulations on your impending new arrival!! This is such an exciting time in your life!!
Registering can be overwhelming. A couple of things I wish I had known:
Keep your registry relatively short. For example, instead of scanning every cute baby outfit you see, choose one or two that you *love.* Unfortunately, it's true (especially with clothes and toys) that most people buy what *they* think is cute rather than what you've registered for. Keep this in mind and don't worry too much about registering for those two items. You will get *tons* of clothes and toys (and books) from the shower, friends, grandparents, etc., especially if this is your first baby. I would register only for things that were very specific to my taste, like the bedding for the crib, the high chair, the bouncy seat, etc. (Although it is fine to register for baby books, toys and clothes if you want to - just remember that you will only get a small percentage of the things you register for, which is why I recommend you keep it short and choose only the items you just love.)
Next, I would register for size 2 diapers and size 3-6 month clothes. Again, most people will get you size newborn or size 1 diapers and size 0-3 month clothes. The thing is, baby outgrows that stuff in a flash. If you encourage people to get the next size up, you will get a lot more use out of it. Just keep in mind the season change when you are registering for clothes (what season will it be when your baby is 2/3 months old? That's when s/he will need the 3-6 month stuff.)
Finally, I would scan just ONE item from categories like hooded towels, washcloths, bibs, blankets, shoes, etc. This helps keep your registry short, helps ensure you don't get 5 hooded towels but no washcloths, but also gives people an idea of your tastes - they can see if you've registered for all the classic Pooh stuff, or all the pink and frilly stuff, that that is what you'd prefer.
So my registry would be something like this:
1 Baby bedding set (bumper, comforter, etc.)
1 coordinating sheet
1 changing pad
1 changing pad cover
1 baby monitor
1 hooded towel
1 pack of washcloths
1-2 outfits, size 3-6 months
1 pair of shoes, size 2
1 pack of burp cloths
1 pack of bottles (even if you plan on nursing)
1 pacifier
1 grooming set (comb, nail clippers, thermometer, etc.)
1 pack of spoons
1 baby bath tub (these are great to have at first)
1 Boppy pillow (also a must, I *loved* mine)
1-2 packs of Pampers Swaddlers, size 2
1-2 packs of wipes
Then the biggies - a high chair, a bassinet or co-sleeper, a play yard/Pack n Play, a stroller/infant carrier combo, and a car seat.
Obviously, you will want to add to this list, but in my opinion, (as a mom of two little ones) those are the real essentials. Keeping in mind too, (unless there are going to be 50 or more people at your shower) that you will still need to buy some stuff yourself, a gift registry is just meant to give people an idea of what you'd like. The above list gives them a great price range too.
Personally, I think a good rule of thumb for how many items to register for, is how many people did you invite to the shower? If you invited 20, don't register for much more than 20 items, total. A longer registry just overwhelms your guests anyway, increasing the likelihood that they will just buy the first thing they see that's in their price range (that you may not like,) instead of hunting for something from the registry.
It's really fun to register for your baby shower, so enjoy the day, and congratulations again!
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