What else do I need?

LargeMargeSentMe

I've been trying to get a lot of baby stuff used. Other things, I've found really good deals on (like on Black Friday) so I've purchased the items myself. I feel like I don't have enough on my registry. Any ideas?

   Things I've Gotten Used/Gotten Good Deals On

Diaper Bag

Jumperoo

Rock n Play

Cloth Diapers 

Baby K'Tan 

Cloth Wipes/Burp Clothes (going to make them!)

Bath tub

Swing

Lots of clothes 

Crib/dresser-- we're getting from Costco after Xmas

 

    Things on Registry So Far

Car Seat/Stroller  

Swaddling Blankets/Swaddleme

A few more cloth diapers

Diaper cream

Beaba Babycook + cookbook 

Nail Clippers

Crib Sheets 

Wet bags

Bottle drying rack

Boppy 

Pack N Play

Ergo

Audio Monitor 

CJ's BUTTer 

 

Not sure about--  Breast Pump-- I'm going to see if insurance covers it.  Not sure what kind of bottles to register for.  I'm tempted to get the Boppy and Ergo off of Craigslist.  Do I need more on my registry? What am I forgetting?  I'm having a very small shower.  

buttaflly227

I like to keep things simple so your list looks good to me but I may suggest the Moby if you're planning on baby wearing as it seems with Ergo being on your list. I got mine off craigslist for $15. Also make sure the diaper cream you registered for is cloth diaper safe. 

Here are some other suggestions and the ones with stars are essentials: 

 -Shampoo*

- Lotion

-Hooded towels

- Washcloths

- Thermometer*

- Gripe water (I've heard it's a lifesaver for gassy babies) 

- Changing pad* 

- Changing pad waterproof cover*

- Changing pad cover*

- Boppy waterproof cover*

- Boppy covers (2)

- Baby socks (not just for feet but I double them as mittens so won't scratch themselves)

-Swing (Heard they can be lifesavers too, got mine $40 off craigslist)

- Snuza (Optional but I love that it helps ease the worry of it they're breathing but is a tad expensive..) 

 

Good luck !  

LargeMargeSentMe

Thanks everyone! I appreciate that feedback. I am trying hard to keep things simple.  I was wondering if I will need both the pack n play and the rock n play.  I was thinking we'd use the pack n play for containment later on in the game, but I don't know! 

Babyduedec

My sister has both, but her 9 week old son only sleeps in the rock n play... I'd say if you want something for naps and night time sleeping, the rock n play is sufficient.

Also, second what PP said on fake Ergos. The lower the price from an unknown seller, the higher I think is the chance. Even amazon has fake third party sales.  

pb_bride

We have both a RnP and a PnP, plus a swing.  We need all 3 cuz we have multiple levels in our house.  DS sleeps in our bedroom - starts off in the RnP then we switch him over to the crib after his MOTN feeds.  We love the RnP b/c he is very fussy at bedtime and won't sleep in the crib.

Our PnP is in the living room (2 floors down), and it has a changing station and a newborn napper.  We use both features right now as I don't want to carry DS up 2 flights of stairs to change him every time.  The napper is contoured and he likes it; however some days he hates the napper and will only sleep in the Swing!  All 3 of these I got < 1/2 price off Craigslist.

I much prefer My Brest Friend pillow over the Boppy, FWIW.   Other things that have been invaluable so far (DS is 3.5 wks old) are:

changing pad cover, mattress protector, tons of burp cloths (we use toddler-sized cloth diapers for that), activity gym, wash cloths and baby soap/shampoo (for baths), hooded towels, nipple cream, nursing cover.

Suzanne68

Gas drops and the nose frida! It gets so many boogies out w/o baby getting upset!