October 2018 Moms
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Product Spotlight: Registry Items for Mom
sammierose464
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I often hear "don't forget yourself" when talking about the registry. However, I have no idea what to add for myself (other than a nursing pillow).
What items are great to register for?
What does mom need to make sure she has on hand for those first few weeks?
What did you find you DID NOT need?
What items are great to register for?
What does mom need to make sure she has on hand for those first few weeks?
What did you find you DID NOT need?
Re: Product Spotlight: Registry Items for Mom
Anything not directly related to baby just feels gift grabby. If someone wants to think of me and buy me a box of chocolates or a tub of nipple cream, then I’ll be delighted. But otherwise? Nah... I’ll pass.
I have read some good etiquette debates on it (maybe we'll need the popcorn for this one!) and I also just feel funny asking for things like nipple cream or a second breast pump. That's invading my personal space too much.
I don't feel like it's very grabby only because most everything you'll need is because you have a baby, but that's just me(:
It is one thing if a BTDT mom gives it to me as a well meaning gesture; but another thing to ask for it. To me at last.
I've seen things like nursing tanks listed to add, but I feel weird asking for clothes for me.
Has anyone used those milk saver inserts? I was thinking about trying them this time since I leak so much.
Married: 12/16/12
TTC #1: 06/15 BFP #1:07/13/15
D&C: 08/28/15
BFP #2: 09/26/15
M: 06/03/16
BFP #2: 02/12/18
L : 7/26/18 (SIUGR, micropreemie)
I did buy myself a Pretty Pusher (I cringe at the name). It’s a dress for delivery that allows access for fetal monitor, epi, and breastfeeding. Totally not a necessity, but I liked not having to wear a hospital gown (helps my mental state).
I don't know why, but the idea of witch hazel near my lady parts weirds me out. I've only ever used it once on my face. I've been told it's a great astringent. I guess I envision some burning? Although, I'm assuming it's more cooling?
Side note, I am worried about people giving me extra-explosions-of-pink-and-bows-and-glitter-and-princess girly stuff because I'm having a girl, and it won't be on the registry. Definitely prefer something a little more toned down and less "girly" lol.
@sammierose464 my friend asked me if I wanted a nursery decor themed shower, so i agree, people want to buy cute stuff anyway, so they are going to ignore the breastfeeding stuff.
ETA: @tinattt23 I was considering getting a cute hospital gown, so I feel more like me and more at home, and less "clinical", but didn't know if that would be over the top. Also I think some of these close in the back so my ass doesn't have to hang out.
https://www.gentlenursery.com/organic-pregnancy/easy-diy-padsicles/
As a complete aside - I find it interesting how wildly different some of us are in what we consider “personal” or “gift grabby.” No judgment, just something I am taking away from this discussion.
But yeah, I can see how some people would view those items as personal needs and grabby, not necessarily something for the baby, and would feel uncomfortable receiving them as a gift at a shower, for example.
https://guguguru.com/dominos_registry
BFP #2: due 6/30/2017, MMC found 12/7/2016
BFP #3: due 10/21/2018
My sister did that for me also, it was the best! I know I have some things somewhere. I don't think it's weird for people to put nipple cream on their registry nor do I think it is gift grabby, I think it's a great $5 add on item! I just feel weird putting it on mine
I'm not sure what to do this time. I wasnt planning on having much of a shower but my mom and best friend are adamant about it. So it's fine. But like, what do I register for? We do cloth diapers, otherwise I'd have them make it a diaper party. And people keep asking me what they can get me. I guess if we end up with the opposite sex this time, I'll tell them clothes since we wont have any for a boy. But other than that, what would y'all register for, for a second baby?!
"Hey, you forgot the nipple cream and nursing pads!" I see no issues with having breastfeeding items on a registry. I would seriously side eye and call someone out if they actually put household items on their registry!!
I'm in camp too personal and with DS I didn't put anything nursing on my registry but made a second (written) list of all the supplies I thought I would need. Also, gift cards are great to use on nursing items you know you want!
My registry is a random hodge-podge of things I think are cool, would be useful, or would like to have. I haven't put any clothes on it except a few specific themed onesies, but I'm sure people will buy plenty of clothes.
Some items were stool softener, depends diapers, pads, nipple cream, nipple shield, baby snot sucker!, gas drops for baby, vitamin D drops, infant motrin etc.
It was honestly awesome!