Registeries: One Must Have Item?

SheriBT

I think I am done, but I was wondering what others felt was the one must have baby product on their registry (aside from furniture, swing, high chair, stroller)? I guess I am looking for those things that you wouldn't normally think of.

Just as a side note, I am using my registry as a big ole shopping list too. 

afg

mine is more of a shopping list too.

A baby carrier was a must for me.  And so was a sun shade for the rear window in my car

LeelaH

I know you said one, but can I suggest two?    The AngelCare monitor and at least 3 Ultimate Crib sheets.

 

sunandsand

I am an OB nurse and I ask this question to all my mommies who have recently delievered. Recently I've been told to get a good sling that puts baby right next to your chest and to make sure it is the fitted kind. Also gripe water.

Soon to be Mrs. Topper

Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Soothe & Glow Seahorse...my nephews LOVE it!

heatherlane

Great post...I'm excited about responses from actual mommies that aren't in the dark like us!

I wouldn't call this a must have, but I fell in love with this mirror in the carseat section that you position on the headrest of the backseat, and you can see baby's face from your rearview. I think it's cute b/c babies like to look at themselves, too.

Also, my SIL has a 16 month old and says she uses Wet Wipes all the time. She keeps them in the car, diaper bag, etc. so that they're always handy.

Last piece of advice from my MIL and other moms: it's really hard to know how your baby will fit into some things, and since our babies will convieniently be reaching high chair stage just after Christmas, she said that some things you may want to wait until you can try out with baby, and put them on a Christmas list. I've heard a lot of feedback from parents that high chairs have a wildly different fit, and since we won't know how big/tall our babies are, it may be best to wait so that we don't end up with a bad fit.

oliviasmom08

A few things that we didn't register for but wish we would have: Baby Bjorn (or the like), flannel sheets, Bumbo, Umbrella stroller, and an exersaucer. We ended up buying them over the next few months after DD was born and used them all a ton!