Registry tips

Share what you registered for - specifically if you were NOT finding out what the babies sex is a head of time.

Also, how many people usually come to baby showers? Do you register based on that? I know a few out of town friends asked me to forward them my registry info when I get it. I really don't have a lot of friends and family in the area anymore... can I suggest a small luncheon instead. I don't want to look rediculous registering for a million things and only have 10 people at a shower.

Message edited 11/3/2007 9:21:01 PM.

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I registered for

Bottles: Evenflo Glass...a few packs
Diapers (Pampers Size Newborn-2)
Boppy Travel Swing
Graco Lovin Hug Swing
Chicco Polly High Chair
Graco Safe Seat Step 1 Heirloom
Graco Snap n Go
Huggies Baby Wipes
Graco Pack N Play
Graco Travel Lite Crib
Bedding Set
4 Extra Crib Sheets
Closet Organizers
Bumbo (recalled since)
Avent Isis Breast Pump
Angelcare Monitor with Movement
Pacifers, Bibs, Burp Cloths
Fisher Price Newborn to Toddler Rocker
Germ Guardian Nursery Sanitzer
Hangers
Bottle Drying Rack, Organizer, Nipple and Bottle Cleaners
Play Gym
JJ Cole Bundle Me
And a whole bunch of other misc. items.

If you are ready to reigster and haven't already done so I highly suggest buying the Baby Bargains book and reading for it before you register. Good Luck and Have Fun.

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Baby Bargains book ]]]]]]]Great book

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Keep in mind that most stores give you a discount to complete the registry. so don't worry about how it looks. There were 40 people invited to my shower, 30 in attendance, and 148 items on my registry.

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I registered for all I need, regardless of the amount of people were / weren't coming. I figured I select what I want now, and what ever no one buys I will, but I will already know what I need.

In addition to what was posted, I registered for:
burp cloths
wash cloths
toys - crib mirror, soothing bear (for white noise)... etc
bottle cooler - that keeps bottles cold/fresh for 3 hours, and one for 12
bottle sterilizer - Avent
Towels
diaper bag

Message edited 11/4/2007 7:37:03 PM.

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Also keep in mind people might buy you items from the registry after the baby is born not just for the shower.

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The best tip I got was having my girlfriend who has 2 kids come with me to register, she was a BIG help. She told me waht was essential and what was a waste.

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Do u like the glass bottles?

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I'm in a similar boat and have suggested to my family that a luncheon may be nice. I don't expect DH's cousin's to go "out of there way" these days (considering one of them didn't even rsvp our wedding). I have a small family. But I am registering for what I need, especially the larger items. I'm not registering for bibs and onesies... I figure people will give those anyway and if I need to buy some it's affordable. With DH out of work I need help with the higher ticket items such as the breast pump (I need the pricey one b/c I need to store the milk for several hours and I don't work in an office, I work out of my car so it's going to be interesting), the high chair, travel system, pack n play, etc. Most of the items will be the $50 and over stuff.

I too have gotten requests from out of towners to forward the registry when we have it together. I plan on completing it in January.