STM- Registry?

MsMacual

I don't think this has been discussed here, but forgive me if it has (I did a quick search and didn't see a thread).  Anyway- just wondering if any STMs are doing a registry and if you are, what kind of stuff you are adding to your list?

My mom and sister asked me to do one- mostly because they said that it will help a few family and friends know what we need vs just buying a random gift.  So I get their logic- I'm just at a loss for what to register for- I have a handful of stuff that I know I need and all are things that I was planning on getting as I prepare (like replacement parts for my pump). 

Emerald27

I made one at BRU and one at Target...but just for me. I'm using it to keep track of things I need for this LO and so that I get the completion coupons. I've put things like diaper genie liners, diapers, wipes, and aquaphor on my registries.

raynes

Emerald27 said:

I made one at BRU and one at Target...but just for me. I'm using it to keep track of things I need for this LO and so that I get the completion coupons. I've put things like diaper genie liners, diapers, wipes, and aquaphor on my registries.

Pretty much this, just at Amazon.  No one has asked for it, so it's mostly just for my own use.

cinnamin922

We did one at Target more as a checklist for us.  Things we needed to replace: PNP (our's was a 2nd hand on that had seen better days), diaper genie, and then also the stuff that we had that was super Pink that I want to replace if possible since LO is a boy.  I did make it public and people bought stuff off of it but that wasn't why I did it.

BreandMikewedding

I did one everywhere I could think of and put anything I liked on it. Mine has a lot of cute unnecessary things like cute stuffed animals and toys. I did mine for the goodie bags they give you when you register and the completion coupon.

hgielrebmik

I didn't do a registry, but for #3 I'm planning to buy new crib sheets, diapers/wipes, new carseat (ours expired), binkies, and 1 special lovey blanket. When we added #2 I bought a sit n stand stroller, new mobile/bedding/blankets/bibs/clothes (opposite gender), and pump tubing. You may want new nipples for bottles if you bottle feed and steam bags.

erinchrisitne424

Emerald27 said:

I made one at BRU and one at Target...but just for me. I'm using it to keep track of things I need for this LO and so that I get the completion coupons. I've put things like diaper genie liners, diapers, wipes, and aquaphor on my registries.

I have been doing the same thing. Also if you have the target app on your phone you can scan things to add into your registry as you buy them. It kinda helps keep track of spending for me and what I have the next time I go into the store.

ashie0610

I made one on Amazon for the completion discount and mostly put things like new sheets, nursery decor, and other smaller items.  We did put the new crib mattress on there and really enjoyed the discount on that. 

My mom and sister have both asked for ideas so I sent them the link.

MuffinMom14

If you're at a loss for what to put on it, then it sounds like you don't need a registry. That sounds snarky, but seriously. If you have everything you need, then I think I'd just put diapers and things like that on there. Everyone needs that, as well as the "stock the medicine cabinet" things like baby tylenol, gas drops, diaper cream, shampoos/lotions, etc.

I think STMs can basically use the same FTM checklist, just kind of going through their stuff to see what they already have and what needs updating (probably some bedding). And, if you are having a second child of a different sex, then you could do some wardrobe updating.

Like @BreandMikewedding said, I did a registry EVERYWHERE that gives a discount. I literally put one thing on 3 of them, and I'll add more and move things around after my shower to get maximum discounts. I only shared two (I'm a FTM) on my shower invites, though. I just thought, hey, discounts.

MsMacual

Thanks!  I totally forgot about the discounts. 

@SPurp13- yes, we don't really "need" anything because we are having our second boy and all of our stuff was blue or gender neutral, but I also feel like I should get a few things that are new so he doesn't look back at pictures and see that everything was a hand me down.  I know it sounds crazy, but I remember doing that with my younger sister and cousins (I happened to be the oldest so I always go new clothes, etc) and they would comment about the fact that we all wore a certain outfit, etc. 

hgielrebmik- which sit and stand did you get?  Was it something that you would get again?  Our kids will be exactly 3 years apart and our son will ride in a stroller some of the time (like at the zoo, mall, etc).  I've debated if we should get one or if we can manage without b/c I will babywear, which would free up the stroller for big brother to ride. 

MuffinMom14

MsMacual said:

Thanks!  I totally forgot about the discounts. 

@SPurp13- yes, we don't really "need" anything because we are having our second boy and all of our stuff was blue or gender neutral, but I also feel like I should get a few things that are new so he doesn't look back at pictures and see that everything was a hand me down.  I know it sounds crazy, but I remember doing that with my younger sister and cousins (I happened to be the oldest so I always go new clothes, etc) and they would comment about the fact that we all wore a certain outfit, etc. 

hgielrebmik- which sit and stand did you get?  Was it something that you would get again?  Our kids will be exactly 3 years apart and our son will ride in a stroller some of the time (like at the zoo, mall, etc).  I've debated if we should get one or if we can manage without b/c I will babywear, which would free up the stroller for big brother to ride. 

Well, then, if your mom is asking, I'd do lots of clothes. The "stuff" I wouldn't really worry about. And I probably wouldn't buy stuff just because "he will look back and recognize a sweater" or whatnot.* That's just me--but it sounds like your MOM wants you to, so that's what I'd do. People like buying little clothes.

*Disclaimer: I'm an only child, so I do know know if I'd feel this way if I only had hand-me-downs, but I probably wouldn't care until like, I was old enough to ask for specific things. Baby stuff, I'd probably not care once it was explained that I wore it for 5 days then grew out of it anyway.

hgielrebmik

MsMacual said:

Thanks!  I totally forgot about the discounts. 

@SPurp13- yes, we don't really "need" anything because we are having our second boy and all of our stuff was blue or gender neutral, but I also feel like I should get a few things that are new so he doesn't look back at pictures and see that everything was a hand me down.  I know it sounds crazy, but I remember doing that with my younger sister and cousins (I happened to be the oldest so I always go new clothes, etc) and they would comment about the fact that we all wore a certain outfit, etc. 

hgielrebmik- which sit and stand did you get?  Was it something that you would get again?  Our kids will be exactly 3 years apart and our son will ride in a stroller some of the time (like at the zoo, mall, etc).  I've debated if we should get one or if we can manage without b/c I will babywear, which would free up the stroller for big brother to ride. 

I think we have a babytrend sit n stand. I know we got it at Target. I do like it for the zoo, ect, but it is rather long and awkward sometimes at the mall. I'm sure I will use it more this time as DS just turned 2. DD was almost to big for it (4) when we got it, but we needed a new stroller and planned to have 3 kids. It depends how much you think your older child will ride and if you are planning for any more kids. It's nice to have, but not a necessity.

Emerald27

@MsMacual‌ We bought this LO (also second boy) his very own homecoming outfit, and grandparents have bought a few outfits for him. I also made him a quilt for his car seat. Otherwise, most things are hand-me downs! But I totally understand wanting each baby to have something that is "theirs."

MsMacual

Emerald27 said:

@MsMacual‌ We bought this LO (also second boy) his very own homecoming outfit, and grandparents have bought a few outfits for him. I also made him a quilt for his car seat. Otherwise, most things are hand-me downs! But I totally understand wanting each baby to have something that is "theirs."

We are doing the same.  I'm going to have big brother pick out a blanket for him and help me pick an outfit for him to wear home (the irony is that we didn't have a special outfit for our older son- dad bought some stuff while I was in the hospital and we didn't put it on him when it came time to leave).  My sister also has 2 boys so we have a ton of hand me downs, which is awesome, but we also have more clothes than we probably need.

JessAnnJ

Amazon as well for the 15% off. I actually added Christmas and birthday presents for DD and a few small Christmas presents for this LO. In terms of things for the baby it was mostly stuff for the nursery (mattress, humidifier, crib skirt, extra camera for the video monitor, changing pad and cover, baby proofing items for LOs room). I just used the completion discount last night and bought everything that was eligible. I was sad that my books were not eligible even though they are sold by Amazon, but all of the toys were. We are not having a shower and we have not received any gifts (except a onesie from one of my friends) or any questions about a registry or what we need so this was just for me. With amazon you can pick whatever due date you want you just need to have the registry for at least 14 days before you can use the completion discount.

krazyinsane

We had to buy a lot for Man Cub since we had PLENTY for another girl (got rid of 7 totes of girls items Newborn-12 month) but we're down to needing his car seat, pacifiers, maybe another swaddle or too, and a dresser... Only thing that can't wait is his car seat. I made a registry for the coupon as well but found it much cheaper on a different website so will just buy it from there....

yoyopez

i did a registry at BRU for the completion coupon.  like PPs, it's mostly stuff i'm planning on purchasing myself because we need to replace, didn't have, or for a boy vs girl.  oh, and also stuff i 100% know i need w/ 2 in diapers: diapers, wipes, diaper pail refills.  i also add anything i'm buying at BRU before i go purchase it so i can get the points for the 10% back.  the bonus is, if someone does want to buy us a gift and looks up the registry we're more likely to receive stuff we want rather than random crap.

PC0909

I made one for the completion coupon.  We're having a girl this time and DS is only 14 months so I need duplicates of some things and I just want girly versions of others.