Registering for 6 month + stuff?

snoopy0510

What are you thoughts on registering for stuff that you can't use right away (high chair, baby dishes and utensils, umbrella stroller, etc.)?  I can't decide whether to put them on the registry now -- as long as people are getting us gifts, might as well get everything we'll need -- or wait so that I make sure I get the stuff I really need at the beginning first.  Also, does it look bad/greedy to have a super long registry?  (When every fork and bowl is a separate item, my BBB registry reaches the second page!)

slwprincess

I say do it- that's what registries are for. There are some people that prefer to get you gifts that you can't use right away b/c they figure everyone else will take care of all the cutesie newborn stuff but the practical stuff gets forgotten.

PinkPeony6210

I registered for (and received) everything you mentioned. In fact we are using most of it right now. I don't see any problem in putting such things on your your registry.

pawcall

I think the things you mentioned are completely fine.  I side eye things that are FAR into the future like size 5 diapers and potties.  I think the generally accepted norm is anything you'll need in the first year. 

I think long registries with lots of pricepoints give people options, and people appreciate options.  How long is "long"?  My registry has 75 things on it, which felt "long" to me, but a lot of them are sub-$10.  Yesterday, a friend bought like 7 smaller things off it to get him to the amount that he was comfortable spending. 

There's a line though.  I saw a registry that had over 200 things on there.  That's excessive, imo.

klaus

I put all of that stuff on mine.  I don't need a lot of "infant" gear as I have been given a ton so I don't have some of the usual stuff for that.  My registry would be 20 items if I didn't include it!

LittleApple

I think registering for anything you will use for baby is fine.  I got tons of baby spoons, bowls, the highchair and even the Baby Bjorn potty at my shower!

moussy

As a gift giver I have no problems with registries for future items.  I added things for the future (high chair, feeding items, exersaucer, etc.) because I may use my completion coupon to buy them as well.  I think's quite alright to register for anything you think you may need.  I needed the bigger items, like convertible car seat and high chair to put enough "big" items for those that were going together on gifts.

snoopy0510

Thanks, all!  Registries always make me feel greedy but I think I'll keep it on.

noodle929

I registered for anything and everything. At first I felt guilty but then I realized that I am not telling people to buy me these things. They are merely suggestions. I know LO doesn't need a high chair right now, but if someone feels like buying it for the little guy that's one less thing I have to buy for him later when there is no more registry. Also, at most places you get a discount on anything left unpurchased on your registry so add anything you think you may want in the next year