Critique my registry list - with links and prices

tinyhumantoe · June 2012

Help needed!! Tongue Tied This is my first, but I'm not having a shower so this is more "my list" than it is a "registry." I've researched for a few months and this is what I came up with. I'm not on a tight budget per say, but I'm trying keep the cost reasonable. What am I missing? What do I have that is not necessary? Any input is greatly appreciated!

Furniture:
1. Baby Mod Modena Crib ($199) - with 3y.o. hand-me-down mattress from SIL, she paid $175 for the mattress and it's hardly used
2. Ikea Poang Chair in Blomstermala and ottoman ($159)
3. Medella Nursing Stool ($30)
4. Antique dresser with changing/dressing pad on top

Basic Gadgets:
5. Chico Cortina Travel System ($299)
6. Extra carseat base ($70)
7. Angelcare Baby Movement & Sound Monitor Deluxe Plus ($119)
8. Fisher Price Cradle n Swing Snugabunny ($126)
9. Fisher Price Bouncer Snugabunny ($60)
10. The First Years Infant to Toddler Tub ($17)
11. Boppy - any pattern ($35)
12. Baby carrier - undecided between moby, k'tan, or this sling (suggestions?)
13. Munchkin Sprout Bottle Drying Rack ($10)
14. 3 crib sheets
15. Fisher Price Sooth & Glow Seahorse

First Aid:
16. Infant thermometer (ear or armpit??)
17. Infant nail clippers
18. Baby tylenol
19. Family first aid kit ($14)

Daily Needs:
20. Aden & Anais Swaddle 4-Pack ($35)
21. Dr. Brown's bottles
22. Burp rags (aka cloth diapers)
23. 1 pk Nuk Pacifiers
24. 1 pk Philips Avent Soothie Pacifiers
25. Diapers & wipes
26. Boudreaux's Butt Paste ($6)
27. Baby wash & Shampoo ($20), bath towel

Breastfeeding:
28. Lansinoh Soothies Gel Pads ($10)
29. Lansinoh Nipple Cream ($8)
30. Lansinoh Disposable Nursing Pads ($22)

Will buy later, after baby is born:
31. Double electric breast pump (suggestions?)
32. High Chair
33. Jumper (doorway or standalone?)

Not sure about these (do I need them?):
34. White noise machine
35. Mirrors for car to see baby
36. Window UV Screen for car
37. Humidifier

Whew that was rough!

ETA: forgot a link

DeerHunter79 · June 2012

tinyhumantoe:

Help needed!! This is my first, but I'm not having a shower so this is more "my list" than it is a "registry." I've researched for a few months and this is what I came up with. I'm not on a tight budget per say, but I'm trying keep the cost reasonable. What am I missing? What do I have that is not necessary? Any input is greatly appreciated!

Furniture:
1. Baby Mod Modena Crib ($199) - with 3y.o. hand-me-down mattress from SIL, she paid $175 for the mattress and it's hardly used
2. Ikea Poang Chair in Blomstermala and ottoman ($159)
3. Medella Nursing Stool ($30)
4. Antique dresser with changing/dressing pad on top

Basic Gadgets:
5. Chico Cortina Travel System ($299)
6. Extra carseat base ($70)
7. Angelcare Baby Movement & Sound Monitor Deluxe Plus ($119)
8. Fisher Price Cradle n Swing Snugabunny ($126)
9. Fisher Price Bouncer Snugabunny ($60)
10. The First Years Infant to Toddler Tub ($17)
11. Boppy - any pattern ($35)
12. Baby carrier - undecided between moby, k'tan, or this sling (suggestions?)
13. Munchkin Sprout Bottle Drying Rack ($10)
14. 3 crib sheets
15. Fisher Price Sooth & Glow Seahorse

First Aid:
16. Infant thermometer (ear or armpit??) Just so you know drs tell you to take rectal temps. But after that ear is easier than armpit
17. Infant nail clippers
18. Baby tylenol
19. Family first aid kit ($14)

Daily Needs:
20. Aden & Anais Swaddle 4-Pack ($35)
21. Dr. Brown's bottles
22. Burp rags (aka cloth diapers)
23. 1 pk Nuk Pacifiers
24. 1 pk Philips Avent Soothie Pacifiers
25. Diapers & wipes
26. Boudreaux's Butt Paste ($6)
27. Baby wash & Shampoo ($20), bath towel

Breastfeeding:
28. Lansinoh Soothies Gel Pads ($10)
29. Lansinoh Nipple Cream ($8)
30. Lansinoh Disposable Nursing Pads ($22)

Will buy later, after baby is born:
31. Double electric breast pump (suggestions?)
32. High Chair
33. Jumper (doorway or standalone?) I prefer standalone

Not sure about these (do I need them?):
34. White noise machine
35. Mirrors for car to see baby
36. Window UV Screen for car
37. Humidifier

#34-37 None of those are really needed just nice to have. If I were to pick just one it would be a humidifier

Whew that was rough!

ETA: forgot a link

JulesDiane · June 2012

Im bumping from my phone, so just a few quick comments.

Infant thermometer: rectal. Yes, it's unpleasant, but everyone gets over it. It's the only accurate way to get an infants temperature.

Get some Gripe Water and Gas drops too to have on hand if needed.

Have you researched the Boppy? I honestly didn't know other nursing pillows existed. I had my Boopy at the hospital, and the lactation consultant didn't want to have anything to do with it. When the baby is so little, the roundness of the Boopy made it tough to nurse. I suggest doing some research. The Boppy was great for us after 6-7 months. I ended up getting a My Breat Friend nursing pillow and it was soooooo much better! I have also heard the Luna pillows are good. The Boopt may work for you... But it isn't the only option!

You definitely want a mirror for your car to see the baby. At some point, baby will get sick and you will need a humidifier.

VineyardMel · June 2012

One smaller thing I noticed--mattress pads (at least 2) and crib savers/all purpose pads that you can put down on various surfaces. I also don't see baby wash cloths and hooded towels. I also think the kneelers are great for when you're bathing them in the tub. Are you going straight to crib or do you need a bassinet/ pack n play/ co-sleeper or similar? Oh--and I also registered for seat protectors for both cars (though I don't know if they're really necessary).

I'm a FTM with lots of auntie experience, but since I've never had my own I'm not an expert. I just spent several weeks researching and finishing my registry so that's what I'm basing this on. One resource that I really loved is from Lucieslist . com--if you register for the emails you get her registry cheat sheet. I found it very helpful.