Hi Baby Shower Board,
I'm a FTM and don't post a lot. Maybe you could give me some guidance regarding my registry. I have two showers coming up and would like to complete my registries soon. As of now, I have a a lot small basic items. I've also registered for larger items, 2 strollers (travel system and jogger), two carseats (infant and convertible).
I'm thinking about registering for a really beautiful wood high chair (a want, not a need) and possibly a double electric breast pump (a need for when I return to work).
All in all, I have about 65 items on the registry. Lowest price item is $6. Highest price item is $200. If I add the breast pump, it would be $250 or so. The high chair is around the same. My dilemma is that we can afford all of this on our own and I'm feeling that some things (breast pump? car seats?) should be the responsibility of the parents.
Does this sound too extravagant? Too gift grabby?! Be honest.
Thanks!
ETA: Is it too early to consider a breast pump? Should I wait until closer to the birth or even after our baby is born?
Re: Registry Question
Thanks for your input. Maybe I'll put the electric pump on and see what happens. I'll definitely get the manual as a back up. Maybe my coworkers will go in on the electric pump as a gift to make sure I get back to work!
I don't think your list sounds extravagant at all. 65 items is not too many (I often see closer to 100 or more), and as long as you have items in different price ranges, it gives people plenty of different options. Even though some items are pricey, sometimes groups like to go in together for a bigger gift, or if nobody gets it, you can still use the completion item to buy it for yourself.
The only things I side eye are things that are clearly meant for the parents (electronics, etc.) and things for bigger kids (bikes, etc.). Any supplies you'll use directly for baby in the first year are totally acceptable in my book :-)
For what its worth...
Getting a convertible seat now is not the best idea. They do expire and since you don't need it for a while you could be losing 6-12 months of its use.
With my first son my husband really wanted a wooden high chair. What a mistake! I would never again get a high chair where the tray wasn't dishwasher safe. And food gets stuck in all the nooks and crannies. We wiped it down so much the finish got damaged.
~Benjamin Franklin
DS dx with celiac disease 5/28/10
Wow, this was super helpful. I appreciate the input, maybe I'll take the convertible off and save that for a later purchase. Thank you!
While I don't exactly know what a diaper raffle is, I can 100% guarantee we are not having one.
Thanks. I appreciate your input and think that I will add it to the registry.
I think your registry sounds fine. My sister has over 200 things on her registry (seriously).
I don't always buy off the registry though. If I don't I usually get an outfit in a 2t, size a pack of size 2 or 3 diapers, and wipes.
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