Need/Want/Not Worth It List Help

nycmommy13 · April 2015

Hi, FTM here! Could someone help me? I'm overwhelmed with the idea of registering and have absolutely what is a necessity, what is a luxury, and what is not worth the money whatsoever. What would you put on a NEED list, a WANT list, and a NOT WORTH IT list?

amh0411712 · April 2015

Not worth it:
Wipe Warmer
pacifier sanitizer
bottle sanitizer (Medela bags and boil water work just as well)

Luxury:
Diaper Pale
Swing/Bouncer/Mamaroo
Pack N Play
Rock N Play

Basic needs:
Bottles
crib
mattress
Sheets
White noise machine
blankets
diapers
clothes

Pregnant Chicken as some awesome information on bare necessities, and the basics of what's needed.

linjac1215 · April 2015

Other than the obvious (car seat, crib, diapers), I would highly recommend a good baby carrier or wrap. I love Boba, which makes a soft wrap as well as a structured carrier. A few blankets, lots of burp rags, bottles (whether you plan to formula feed or breastfeed). Check with your insurance because most insurance companies will cover a breast pump

nursing pads if you plan to nurse- reusable ones are much better in my opinion. Diaper bag. I'm pregnant with my third and we're getting a rock n play which I have heard great things about. We had a bassinett in our room with the first two but they never slept in it. Hoping the rock n play works out better

I would think if you get a rock n play you wouldn't need a swing too, but I don't know. Also, putting a changing pad on top of a lower dresser saves space and money instead of getting a separate changing table. Most of the time diaper changes are done on the couch or living room floor anyways.
The only things I can think of that we bought for our first baby and turned out we really didn't use: wipes warmer, and shopping cart cover. And we ended up with WAY too many newborn clothes. They grow out of them so quickly and end up wearing pjs or sleepers most of the time

hope that helps!
I also have to do a plug for cloth diapers. At least give them a thought if you haven't already. They are so modern and easy now and save SO much money! I'm happy to answer any questions if you have any

elbou · April 2015

I have to disagree with a white noise machine and bottles being a necessity. I'm pregnant with #4 and don't own a white noise machine, so you can definitely live without it.

Bottles can be nice to have around, but not every baby will use them. My first and third kids drank from bottles no problem, but my second refused to touch the things. She would rather wait until I got home to nurse her than drink from a bottle if I was out.

Items you will need are:

- a place for baby to sleep (crib/play pen/rock n play) and sheets/blankets as needed

- diapers (cloth or disposable), wipes, and a place to put dirty diapers (this could be a diaper pail with cleaning solution for cloth diapers, a Diaper Genii-type disposal, or a regular garbage can)

- a way to transport baby around (stroller or wrap/carrier or both and a car seat)

- seasonally appropriate clothing for where you live (if you live where it's cold, you may want a special blanket for the car seat)

- feeding accessories (this may be bottles/nipples/brushes for formula feeding or supplementing or toddler plates/bowl/cups/utensils for when baby is older or both)

So many of items that have/will be suggested are going to depend on the baby and your preferences. It is really a try and see scenario. If you don't want to buy a bunch of things that baby may or may not like, try asking around. Friends or family may be able to let you borrow items you think you want to try.

Cardiganmom2 · April 2015

There are a few posts about this that many people responded to if you search for it. I wrote in one of them, I just don't feel like typing everything out again.

elittler · April 2015

Do you have an email address? My sister in law sent me an awesome PDF of all the needs/wants/nice to haves that I found to be super helpful (going on my third kiddo and it really held true both times). I could send it to Ya!

dogsombrero · April 2015

My son had severe reflux so my list is based off the things that allowed me to sleep and not die. I'm sure you know the basics so beyond that here is my list:

Must:
Nosefrieda and nasal saline (he had vomit coming out of his nose daily and this was the only thing that got it all out)
Rock n Play- this and the swing were the only places he's sleep for the first 4 months
Swing- we got the fancy schmancy fisher price one the swings 3 ways it was worth it!
Double electric pump (had latch issues ended up EPing)
Diaper pail- we were in a 2nd floor apt so we weren't going to run to take the trash out every 5 minutes

lulamagoo · April 2015

Check out the book baby bargains. It made registering for my son so much easier.

VexyMommy · April 2015

My swing turned out to be a godsend. My first had gastric reflux and needed to sleep semi-upright so it did double duty as a bassinet. She slept so well in it during those first few weeks.

JLW0504 · April 2015

Our must haves (this list is not all inclusive)
Diapers, wipes, formula (because I stopped producing breast milk) Pack 'n Play ( for traveling to g-ma and G-pa's), clothes (which I rarely have to buy thanks to gma and g-pa), crib, sheets, swaddles, bottles, car seat, stroller.

You can try Lucie's List or pregnant chicken. That's where I went t start my research. Aso, baby's r us gives you a suggested list when you register. Mine did at least.

If you plan to breast feed, go to Kellymom.com