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September 2011 Moms
I do not envy you first timers
Having to go through picking out every single little item you're going to need for this baby. Don't get me wrong, it was fun, but man was it frustrating! I am so glad I don't have to do that again. I just get to do the things that we aren't reusing, or cool new things that have come out recently. I'm more than happy to lend advice though!
On the other hand, I do have to worry about not only decorating a nursery, but also decor for DS' big boy room. So I guess you got me on that one 
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Re: I do not envy you first timers
It's really daunting!!! I always just kind of rolled my eyes when my friends would complain how hard registering was. Now since I've started looking around I'm ready to bang my head against a wall.
DH is convinced it's just like registering for the wedding, but I keep trying to tell him it's SO not. It's so strange starting from scratch because aside from a few hand me downs we have absolutely nothing.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed it. But looking back, it was SO time consuming and I'm just glad I don't have to do it again
We're trying to keep it super simple--we have a 1000 sq. ft. house, so we don't have room for a swing and a bouncer and a walker and, and, and... We also feel like a newborn hardly needs any toys, and we're DIY-ing a lot of the nursery decor.
That being said, I am totally overwhelmed by all the choices just for the few things we'll be registering for. We're going to cloth diaper, and I'm glad there are more options now, but good grief--how do you pick one? There are so many car seats to choose from, etc., etc. I am looking forward to it, but it's overwhelming at the same time.
I am with camden, it is so daunting. Not only is this our first but neither of us have really been around babies at all so it is ALL foreign to us. I feel like we are going to forget something really important and end up in a lurch at some point with a crying baby.
Also there are so many items that I would think you can't really stock up on until the baby is actually here, like bottles (aren't they picky about nipples?), diapers and wipes (they might fit wrong or the baby might have a reaction to the wipes or something), I even feel like buying a breast pump is jumping the gun because neither my mom or sister were able to breast feed so what if I am unable to as well and have this useless piece of equipment.
I might be REALLY over-thinking things but I don't want to put the cart before the horse and buy things I won't be able to use.
Yes, this exactly. And I know I'm going to end up picking out things that either I don't need at all or I picked the "wrong" one and will have to get it replaced. How can I know what my preferences will be?
This is me too. We really need to get started on cleaning out that room and thinking about what we're putting in it. A lot of our big-ticket stuff is going to be hand me downs, so we have that going for us but the rest is still pretty daunting.
I'm still REALLY excited about it, though.
I was so excited in my first pregnancy, I couldn't WAIT to decorate a nursery and everything. Turns out, the crib ended up being a big laundry basket as my babe was extremely high needs and the only way anyone in our home got any sleep was if she was being held. So, we ended up co sleeping and have never turned back. We don't even own a crib anymore, nor do we have any sort of nursery.
A swing, and a bouncy seat for the times I absolutely HAVE to have a safe place to put baby down for a minute is all we really needed for our kids. Otherwise I have them in a sling most of the time. I breastfeed exclusively, so no need for bottles or pacifiers, we cloth diaper, so no need to buy new diapers. Basically the biggest thing I get to look forward to this time is making the umbilical cord tie. I don't like the big plastic clamps and I make my own out of the same design as the old friendship bracelets we used to make in school with crafting thread. It worked really well with our last baby.
I say enjoy it! I've found most baby products are hyped up to a first time mom that they are necessary, but they really aren't. Over the years I've gotten so many things that I thought I would really like or needed and I just didn't. They were a waste of money. But, when you're so excited about the first new one and you don't really KNOW what you'll need or what kind of mom you will be, you want it all! LOL
ha, i hear you. i just created my "registry" in under 10 min. done.
now if only picking out a name was that easy.
I agree with these two comments so much... I think it will be way harder registering for a baby than for a wedding. For a wedding, it's mostly about your taste and what you like/think you will find useful. For a baby, there is so much research to do on safety regulations, etc. that it is just overwhelming!
And, this is the first baby on either sides of our family as well. So, no one to look to based on their own experience other than a few friends. I think I will enjoy it when all is said and done, but the research part is just terrifying me sometimes!
Agreed!
I totally ignored the suggestions by my experienced friends that said, "wait to buy the big stuff 'til after the baby's here. Then you'll REALLY know what you need." I wanted EVERYthing. And I wanted it ASAP. We bought SO much crap that was totally useless, but thanks to the creative marketing of the baby gear world, I was suckered.
It's crazy how little we'll need to buy this time around.
Oh, and why the eff does Babies 'R Us start you out in the bottle department when you're registering? That is by far the most overwhelming part of that store. I almost puked. Give me something easy to start with...like bedding.
I agree! I am thrilled that I havent been anxious to get out there and shop!!! I was anxious from the moment I found out with DD.. finally bought all the big stuff at 14 weeks.... not to mention we spent alot of money.....
Im soooooo happy that I have started a SMALL list of things we will need... and if it turns out to be a boy then we will need clothes... but I suppose he can wear pink sleepers for the first little while.. LOL
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that's pretty much what i have on my list. we also need a new infant seat and i added a few things like the parent console for my stroller. and an ergo. otherwise, i'm not buying much.
Daunting and time consuming and yes, I agree - a little presumptuous to assume we can all breast feed. What if we can't? I totally get what you're saying here!
My friend recommended this book, "Baby Bargains" which narrows down the top choices in each category of necessities - and helps you realize just how much you don't need. I just started reading it and it's already helping - but the book is thick and long in shape, so it's a difficult book to physically read, in my opinion!
Maybe it will help you ladies too?
OMG you already have your crib??!?!?!? WOW, with DD#1 this was way to hard for me to decide. We picked up the crib with i was about 32 weeks pg.
ooh, I'll gladly ask advice. I know it seems early, but I'm normall overly-prepared and ready for things...
Any suggestions for: baby video monitors (it's a like to have thing, but not a must), baby bottles (in general), your opinions on a changing table, and any other items that you'd highly recommend and others you would recommend passing on.