Registry content question

archna

So, I've got some conflicting info from people I've spoken to about registries and thought I would see what you bumpies thought..

I've registered for some of the big items (stroller/ carseat combo, glider and ottoman, breastpump, etc) but I also have a lot of the smaller items on there (diapers, baby clothes, burpcloths). I have heard that you shouldn't put clothes, receiving blankets, toys and burp clothes on the registry b/c then you end up getting too much of that stuff and none of the things you actually need... But if I take those items off the registry, I end up with only expensive items and it just starts to look like I'm gift grabbing for the big stuff! The main reason I put the big stuff on there is for the discount if I don't get them... Now I don't know if I should take the smaller items off or not..

Help!!

lindsaynjason

I have some of my big ticket items on there as well as bottles, diapers, etc... You need to have a wide range of prices available. 

happytobemrs.m

As long as you have some med-low priced items, you are fine. Everyone puts the big ticket items on their registries for the discount and/or sometimes people want to chip in and buy one bigger present. Your are totally fine. I just wouldn't bother registering for clothes/burp clothes etc, because you will get a TON.

But I'm assuming you have a diaper pail, maybe a diaper warmer, some nursery decor items etc. Those are all good med priced items. 

archna

lindsaynjason:

I have some of my big ticket items on there as well as bottles, diapers, etc... You need to have a wide range of prices available. 

How do you know if you have too many of the big items or the little items? I feel like I did it all wrong!!

katesmom73

I would recommend doing a lot of things with different price points.  Some people like to combine a lot of smaller items into one gift (i.e. bath stuff).  Clothes is a different story - when I registered at BRU with my first, they said not to register for clothes b/c they turnover with each season and might not be in stock.  Personally, I would take it easy on registering for a lot of toys b/c they can't use them for so long.

MrsDeHav

i wouldnt put baby clothes or burp cloths (unless you really want a specific kind) on the registry since ppl will get that for you anyway.  try to add items in a variety of price ranges (bottle system, diaper bag, baby bathtub, etc)  if you're worried about only asking for the big ticket items.

MFalor

I don't want to get hundreds of clothes either, but I still put them on there so people know my taste and will (::knock on wood::) choose from my list instead of just picking something they like.

lindsaynjason

archna:

lindsaynjason:

I have some of my big ticket items on there as well as bottles, diapers, etc... You need to have a wide range of prices available. 

How do you know if you have too many of the big items or the little items? I feel like I did it all wrong!!

Not sure where you registered, but Target's registry gives a "guide" of how many things you should have in each category.  I, however, have more in the lower price ranges than they "think" I should.  You should just register for what you need.  I don't expect anyone to purchase my bigger items (i.e. PNP and swing), but I put them on the for the completion coupon.  Don't worry about what others think about your registry.  You know what you need and want for baby

magdalina.h

I would leave them on there. If you get too many of those items, return them and use the money towards the big ticket items.

pinkcallalily

I understand how you feel.  I originally left off blankets, burp cloths, etc., but added items like bottles, pacifiers, sheets, etc.  I'm having a shower when I'm home over Christmas and now that people have started buying stuff I've had people comment to me that I don't have enough big stuff on my registry (I thought I had too much) and that I'm missing burp cloths, blankets, etc.  So I went through and added some blankets & burp cloths today, but I still didn't add any clothes.  I can't think of any other big stuff to add because I'm not putting my furniture on there (although some people have told me I should).  The only other thing I can add is a breast pump, but I'm not sure I'm comfortable doing that.  I think I'm just going to keep watching my registry and if I notice I really need more items in a price range I'll see if I can come up with anything.

MFalor

archna:

lindsaynjason:

I have some of my big ticket items on there as well as bottles, diapers, etc... You need to have a wide range of prices available. 

How do you know if you have too many of the big items or the little items? I feel like I did it all wrong!!

Whoa sister!  Take a deep breath!  There are no "rules" to registries.  It's just a convenient way to let people know what you want/need right now.  You can always exchange something later

archna

Thanks for all the advice! This really helped...

dstar

I registered for all the big ticket items and then smaller items, like sheets (to go with theme), sleep sacks, bottles, some toys, etc.  I did not register for very many blankets or clothes.  I figure people will get all those items for me anyway. 

LuvMyBostons

Keep them on! You can always take them back, but I don't think you can have enough receiving blankets, etc.  

mellieg8582

what about sheets, things for the crib and the nursery?

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archna

mellieg8582:

what about sheets, things for the crib and the nursery?

My MIL is making all the bedding and curtains and things so I don't want to put any of that stuff on there.. Maybe just sheets but she has a TON of fabric and is making extras of everything...

KristinKD

Even without things like clothes and blankets, you should have a good mix of prices for other basics. Things like diaper cream, baby wash, bottles, and sheets are low-priced, and things like bouncers, playmats, and diaper bags tend to be mid-priced.

We didn't register for any clothes, but we did register for a couple receiving blankets that we liked along with some cloth diapers to use as burp cloths, and while we did receive a few extra of each, I still preferred the ones we had chosen ourselves.

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