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RocNMel
LIF Adolescent
Member since 7/07 697 total posts
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Melissa
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Opinions on necessities for a baby registry...
I don't plan on registering until about 22 weeks so I still have a few weeks until then but I decided to take a walk into Babies R Us to check it out and well...everything might as well have been in Chinese because I walked out as fast as I walked in lol. Bridal Registry was hard but this is a totally different ball game, at least I knew what the difference between steak knives and butter knives was! So I'm looking for opinions please on what you think is a definite necessity for a baby registry! Thanks a bunch!
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sarahbelle
Little drummer boy
Member since 5/05 2377 total posts
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Sarah
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Re: Opinions on necessities for a baby registry...
Infant seat and extra base if you have 2 cars
Stroller
Bedding
Extra Sheets
Bottles
Pacifiers
Changing Pad
Bouncer
Swing
Tummy time mat
I wouldn't waste any effort registering for clothing....your guests will just chose what they like.
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| Posted 2/23/11 7:39 PM |
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Dream426
DD: July 11, 2011!!
Member since 6/08 1859 total posts
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Gina Marie
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Re: Opinions on necessities for a baby registry...
I just registered a few days ago and I am no where near done. It is VERY overwhelming. I am still having a hard time with it.
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| Posted 2/23/11 7:42 PM |
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RocNMel
LIF Adolescent
Member since 7/07 697 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: Opinions on necessities for a baby registry...
Posted by sarahbelle
Infant seat and extra base if you have 2 cars
Stroller
Bedding
Extra Sheets
Bottles
Pacifiers
Changing Pad
Bouncer
Swing
Tummy time mat
I wouldn't waste any effort registering for clothing....your guests will just chose what they like.
Thank you for your list, I had no idea they even sold extra bases for car seats.
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| Posted 2/23/11 8:38 PM |
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Mrs007
Im obsessed w my lil man!
Member since 3/09 2528 total posts
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K
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Re: Opinions on necessities for a baby registry...
I got lots of advice from my mommy friends and also a lot of useful info from the Baby Bargains book
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| Posted 2/23/11 8:45 PM |
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ar1stbaby
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/10 844 total posts
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Alisha
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Re: Opinions on necessities for a baby registry...
Posted by Dream426
I just registered a few days ago and I am no where near done. It is VERY overwhelming. I am still having a hard time with it.
Me too very overwhelming, need to go back.
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| Posted 2/23/11 9:11 PM |
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Bella311
Me and my Boys
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Re: Opinions on necessities for a baby registry...
I would add to the above list
Burpee cloths (had no idea how fast I would go through these)
Swaddle blankets
Plain white Onesies in every size up to 24months (It was such a lifesaver to just go in the closet and take out the next size - babies grow out of sizes very quickly in the beginning, it'll be one less thing you have to go and pick up at the store).
The store(s) you end up registering at usually give you a checklist on what to get. Granted you don't need every single thing but it gives you a general idea. Target just sent me a registry book in the mail that was VERY informative, told you what you need for every age range. I would ask for it if you ever stop by the store hths
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| Posted 2/23/11 9:19 PM |
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Re: Opinions on necessities for a baby registry...
baby first aid kit
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| Posted 2/23/11 9:19 PM |
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sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!
Member since 10/05 20369 total posts
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Jesss, duh.
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Re: Opinions on necessities for a baby registry...
Posted by sarahbelle
Infant seat and extra base if you have 2 cars
Stroller
Bedding
Extra Sheets
Bottles
Pacifiers
Changing Pad
Bouncer
Swing
Tummy time mat
I wouldn't waste any effort registering for clothing....your guests will just chose what they like.
All of the above as well as:
monitor
exersaucer
high chair and/or booster seat
infant tub
thermometer
shopping cart cover
boppy pillow
hangers
nursing pads (even if you don't BF you will want these to help with leakage after delivery)
convertible carseat
pack n play
HTH!
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| Posted 2/23/11 9:20 PM |
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VickiRG510
I'M A MOMMY!
Member since 3/09 1042 total posts
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Vicki
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Re: Opinions on necessities for a baby registry...
Also
Baby headrest _ so head stays in place
baby nail clippers
diapers
bibs
receiving blankets
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| Posted 2/23/11 9:28 PM |
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RocNMel
LIF Adolescent
Member since 7/07 697 total posts
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Melissa
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Re: Opinions on necessities for a baby registry...
Posted by Bella311
Plain white Onesies in every size up to 24months (It was such a lifesaver to just go in the closet and take out the next size - babies grow out of sizes very quickly in the beginning, it'll be one less thing you have to go and pick up at the store).
Good point, they're going to need other sizes eventually not just what they'll need as a newborn, so why not register for it.
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| Posted 2/23/11 9:36 PM |
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Re: Opinions on necessities for a baby registry...
I totally know what you mean. The baby registry was so overwhelming. I knew nothing regarding babies.
Some must haves:
Stroller
Car seat
High chair
Exersaucer or jumperoo
Burp clothes
Bibs
First aid kit
Grooming kit
Bath tub
Bottles
Pacifier
Diaper bag
Diapers (put them on it. They are expensive.  )
Bouncer
Bedding and extra sheets
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| Posted 2/23/11 9:38 PM |
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lulu13
LIF Infant
Member since 1/11 222 total posts
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Catie
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Re: Opinions on necessities for a baby registry...
Posted by Mrs007
I got lots of advice from my mommy friends and also a lot of useful info from the Baby Bargains book
I went off all my mommy friends and that couldn't have worked out any better. Take your time registering. It can defiantly be overwhelming. But make it fun!
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| Posted 2/23/11 9:44 PM |
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Babylove10
LIF Adolescent
Member since 3/10 814 total posts
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Doreen
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Re: Opinions on necessities for a baby registry...
Coming from a new mommy of a 4 month old, these are my must haves:
Bouncer ( my ds sits in it while I'm showering or cleaning and is perfectly content. It's been a BIG help)
Bumbo (this infant seat is wonderful. It helps them sit up by themselves without your constant support. Gives them a little independence. Ds loves it.)
Playtex drop ins ( very easy to clean and easy to use. Ds is rarely ever gassy which is VERY good. Babies are very unhappy when gassy)
Dr. Browns ( I've heard are very good bottles. I would register for two types of bottles because all babies are different and you really have no idea what they will prefer.)
Diapers ( ds is 4 months and we haven't had to buy ANY diapers yet. In fact we won't need to for about three more. Months. Which is fantastic!)
Wipes ( you can never have enough. You wouldn't even believe how many I've used in 4 months lol )
Jumperoo ( my ds isn't using one yet however my friend has a 7 month old and she loves it. It let's them stretch their legs and get a little excerise. It also tires them out a little and you wouldn't believe how much energy that 7 month old has.)
Teethers (ds already chews on everything. Teething can start early and last awhile.)
Crib rail covers (see teethers lol)
Bundle me (hooks right up to the carseat and avoids the need to carry a million blankets around with you.)
Binkies (if your using them register for some. I can't tell you how many we've lost or misplaced.)
Carseat (obvious)
Stroller or snap and go (obvious)
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| Posted 2/24/11 8:28 AM |
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BabyHopes15
Thank you St. G for my boy PJ!
Member since 5/10 1756 total posts
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Aim
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Re: Opinions on necessities for a baby registry...
I found the store's checklist to be helpful with the suggestions from the Baby Bargains book as well as friends/family. Good luck! I'm on bed rest so I did it from home with a lot of comparing and contrasting between BBB and BRU.
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| Posted 2/24/11 9:36 AM |
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