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EckoRed81504
We are complete <3
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April
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I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
I'll take anything 
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Posted 8/14/09 5:51 PM  |
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Lara&Aidansmommy
For mom i miss u ETC ILOVEU
Member since 3/07 13921 total posts
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ETC I LOVE YOU
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
Just thanking you for this post i am going on Sunday good luck to us
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| Posted 8/14/09 6:06 PM |
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HLT407
So lucky
Member since 11/07 1910 total posts
Name:
Heather
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
I made a "wish list" ahead of time on BRU with important things I knew I needed. It got extremely overwhelming once we were inside. At least with my list, we had a better idea of what direction to go in.. Find me on BRU- jot down what you see on there that you need.. That's what I did- I copied & took ideas from my friend's registries
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| Posted 8/14/09 6:17 PM |
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LoveMySMT09
<3mySMT.AJT
Member since 1/09 2623 total posts
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VT
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
DONT REGISTER FOR CLOTHES!!!
everyone will get clothes!! regardless of whether theyre on the registry or not! We did originally register for some onsies and side-snap T's but got almost nothing that we actually registered for.
also, regardless of the price - if you like it, add it! 
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| Posted 8/14/09 6:43 PM |
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babycakes18
LIF Adult
Member since 4/09 1281 total posts
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Dani
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
I had been looking online for a few weeks before i registered and i also had been highlighting things on my baby bargain book. I pretty much knew the big items i wanted to register for.
Its the little things that are overwhelming. Like....how many pairs of sheets, sheet savers, bottles, nipples, breast feeding accessories, towels, pacifiers....yadda yadda....i just registered for those things online.
I'm probably still missing things....i'm waiting for my friend who is a mommy to take a look. I'm sure i also registered for stuff i don't need.
If you are going with your HD....keep an eye on him. When i checked my registery online.....he had registered for 1000 toys! I wanted to kill him!
Good luck....and have fun. Ohh....make sure you bring water and maybe a 100 calorie snack or something. The two-three times i went to BBB and BRU.....i felt lightheaded and dizzy towards the end.
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| Posted 8/14/09 6:44 PM |
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Peainapod
Peanuts are here!
Member since 1/09 13591 total posts
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Diana
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
do it in more than one trip. i was so overwhelmed...we registered for the big stuff first..stroller, furniture (which we wound up removing later and buying from JCP), pack n play etc.
then go back and do the little things aisle by aisle. I was much more calmer and together when we went back the 2nd time.
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| Posted 8/14/09 7:30 PM |
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JennB
My princess <3
Member since 5/09 2473 total posts
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Jenn
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
it was overwhelming for me so we broke it into sections...the first night I registered for all the major stuff...highchair, swing, carseat, bassinet, stroller, etc. We pretty much stuck to the must-haves. As soon as I got home I checked teh registry online and crossed off everything I got on the checklist they give you when you register. This helped me the next time I went bc i knew exactly what I had to get and where I had to go in teh store (bc they break it donw by section) Good luck!
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| Posted 8/14/09 7:42 PM |
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susdoug
LIF Infant
Member since 1/08 211 total posts
Name:
Susannah
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
Posted by Peainapod
do it in more than one trip. i was so overwhelmed...we registered for the big stuff first..stroller, furniture (which we wound up removing later and buying from JCP), pack n play etc.
then go back and do the little things aisle by aisle. I was much more calmer and together when we went back the 2nd time.
i agree...
and definitely dont register for clothes...you will get a TON!!
If you register for diapers, register for different sizes...
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| Posted 8/14/09 7:59 PM |
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mommyago
♥ Lucas and Layla
Member since 8/08 2979 total posts
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Jenise
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
Don't go crazy..just walk around and scan anything u remotely want. You can always adjust things, add/delete things online when u get home 
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| Posted 8/14/09 8:40 PM |
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dawnygirl25
Growing up soo fast..
Member since 1/06 14917 total posts
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Dawn
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
Posted by susdoug
Posted by Peainapod
do it in more than one trip. i was so overwhelmed...we registered for the big stuff first..stroller, furniture (which we wound up removing later and buying from JCP), pack n play etc.
then go back and do the little things aisle by aisle. I was much more calmer and together when we went back the 2nd time.
i agree...
and definitely dont register for clothes...you will get a TON!!
If you register for diapers, register for different sizes...
this would have been my advice too. Definately dont try to get it all done in one trip.
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| Posted 8/14/09 8:54 PM |
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SuperLRN
Im a big boy now
Member since 5/08 2527 total posts
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
I did furniture, mattress and bedding one day.
Another day we did BBB in the morning, had lunch and then went to BRU. I registered for the big things and the smaller things I added online.
It is overwhelming so breaking it up was a good idea. Also, the BBB in Westbury was freezing so bring a sweater. My MIL and I were there the other day and couldnt wait to get out of there b/c we were so cold.
Have fun!
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| Posted 8/14/09 9:05 PM |
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MeganMylo
LIF Adult
Member since 2/09 1128 total posts
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
hehehe, I will go with you I LOVED doing my registry :)
My advise, I scanned everything I may want, Two or 3 kinds of everything and then went on BRU.com and checked out the product reviews and then slimmed down my registry to Just what I really needed :) You can check out strollers on Youtube, and babygizmo.com too. Good Luck and have fun :)
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| Posted 8/14/09 11:21 PM |
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CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
Member since 5/05 19978 total posts
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Jen - counting my blessings...
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
Don't go wild and scan TOO many things. I put too much on my registry and it backfired on me- I wound up not getting a lot of necessary items.
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| Posted 8/15/09 12:33 AM |
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saraH
happy birthday sweet kate!
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
I agree with the no clothes.
Also, don't put alot of toys on your registry. People will generally buy you toys and stuff when the baby is born.
Don't feel overwhelmed, because it really can be. Take your time and if you need to go back, go back.
Good luck
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| Posted 8/15/09 6:36 AM |
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christy811
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/08 846 total posts
Name:
C
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
Eat before you go b/c it is exhausting and you need your strength. Like pp maybe break it up. Also talk to sales people if scanner says low inventory...they might be getting more in just w/ different name.
Be careful about putting too much on....it gives too many options and you won't get the important stuff.
Don't go crazy with bottles b/c you may need to change brands to find the right one for your baby.....mb one starter set.
Sheet Savers ++++
Have fun!
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| Posted 8/15/09 8:48 AM |
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Ian&EmmesMommy23
My family is complete!
Member since 11/08 12970 total posts
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Diana
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
i agree with these posts!! especially eat before you go and take a nap!! for me i made sure i didnt bring DH. i brought my mom instead. DH would have been annoyed after 20 minutes. if ur DH is like that, take someone else! if not...god bless you! 
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| Posted 8/15/09 9:02 AM |
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Lara&Aidansmommy
For mom i miss u ETC ILOVEU
Member since 3/07 13921 total posts
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
Posted by ShhhhTTC
i agree with these posts!! especially eat before you go and take a nap!! for me i made sure i didnt bring DH. i brought my mom instead. DH would have been annoyed after 20 minutes. if ur DH is like that, take someone else! if not...god bless you!
Im taking your advice I am leaving dh at home and bringing my sis
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| Posted 8/15/09 9:06 AM |
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MrsAT
LIF Adolescent
Member since 9/07 881 total posts
Name:
Allison
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
don't register for bibs, burp cloths and pacifiers (or if you do LIMIT how many you register for). We received 48 bibs at my baby shower and I don't know how many pacifiers...more than I'll ever use!
ETA: Don't try to register for everything in one shot; it's overwhelming and exhausting!
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EckoRed81504
We are complete <3
Member since 12/07 6299 total posts
Name:
April
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
Posted by HLT407
I made a "wish list" ahead of time on BRU with important things I knew I needed. It got extremely overwhelming once we were inside. At least with my list, we had a better idea of what direction to go in.. Find me on BRU- jot down what you see on there that you need.. That's what I did- I copied & took ideas from my friend's registries
Thats what I did after we were talking about you registering. I'll be peaking at your registry don't you worry lol
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| Posted 8/15/09 1:11 PM |
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sasha96
lovin' my 2 little ladies!
Member since 5/05 7401 total posts
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Julianne
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
things I didn't need to register for b/c I received enough for a small village as gifts (and returned many):
clothes
bibs
burp cloths
towels
wash cloths
receiving blankets
toys
books (never too many but you don't need to register for them...i didn't return those)
didn't use lap pads
cloth diapers are amazing!
you can always return unused bottles/nipples if you have a receipt-so get the stage 2 and 3 nipples to be prepared
get some bowls, cups, spoons, forks, divided dishes, etc.-you need them before you know it
no-throw tethers are fabulous
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| Posted 8/15/09 2:29 PM |
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mnd721
LIF Infant
Member since 7/09 288 total posts
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Debra
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Re: I'm registering tomorrow... Any helpful advice
we broke it into 2 days. one side of the store and then the other. we used the checklist that they gave us to help. bibs, clothes, and blankets only register for a few, bc u will get so many. gl and remember to have fun!
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| Posted 8/15/09 2:56 PM |
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