Less Expensive Items for Registry

Lizzie65 · May 2010

There have been several posts lately relating to having less expensive items on your registry. My showers are a ways away, but I want to make sure that I include many options at lower price points. I don't want guests to feel like there is nothing in their price range.

Please tell me your favorite less expensive items for a baby registry. Thanks so much!

LCB34 · May 2010

Wash cloths, burp cloths, towels, shampoo/ lotions, carseat toys, bottles, pacis, teething toys...

All of those are probably under $15.

golichmi · May 2010

I'm having the same issue. I wasn't going to register for any of the "little stuff" like lotion, ointment, bath wash, wipes, pacifiers, bottles, nipples, washcloths, etc. thinking that I would just start picking that kind of stuff up myself along the way. I decided to just register for every little thing I thought we might need, and that way, people can pick up an array of smaller items that fit their budget and make up a nice gift.

eris1995 · May 2010

There are a ton of items that you'll need that aren't expensive.

All under $15:

thermometer (not the fancy ones)
wash clothes
shampoo
rubber ducky
hair brush
nail clippers
receiving blankets
hangers
bibs
sheets
changing pad covers
books
medication
small toys
hooded towel
bottle brush
butt cream

Stacyc625 · May 2010

Don't forget solid eating supplies: bowls, cups, forks, spoons, plates

THIS: is a life saver

https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2908461

Snack traps:

https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3813258

Mesh feeder:

https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2404768

breast milk bags (if you plan on BFing/pumping)

wife1014 · May 2010

bathtub

humidifier/dehumidifier

towels and washcloths

onesies, socks, mittens, hats

thermometer

safety products

sheets

stroller accessories (mommy hook :-)

books/dvd's

bottle drying rack, bottle brush

thermal bag

feeding accessories

I could keep going...just peruse through the store and you will find plenty!

Simplemom · May 2010

The pacifier holder with clip. All my friends with kids told me that was the must have item. Also the freezable teething toys, another item I was advised I would need.

tmbuchmann · May 2010

The bundle me wraps, DS always slept in one until he was 5 1/2 months old. I'm getting more for the twins.

mollymay38 · May 2010

All of the above listed items are great. And remember, if you have a lot left on your registry and need to buy it at the end, I think most stores give you a discount when you complete your registry (10% usually).

emilydholmes1 · May 2010

eris1995:

There are a ton of items that you'll need that aren't expensive.

All under $15:

thermometer (not the fancy ones)
wash clothes
shampoo
rubber ducky
hair brush
nail clippers
receiving blankets
hangers
bibs
sheets
changing pad covers
books
medication
small toys
hooded towel
bottle brush
butt cream

I think that pretty much sums it up. I would add

socks

mittens/hats (depending on time of year)

plain onesies that come in packs of 3-4

diaper wipes

breast pads and cream (might not be your style but you'll need them if you want to BF so why not?)

jpowell3 · May 2010

Nightlights and batteries!

UnderAtree · May 2010

First aid supplys
Medicine cups (not sure what they are actually called)
Forks, Spoons, Bowls
Small toys
Bath supplies (soap, shampoo, etc)

I would take the stuff people can buy in gift baskets and just break it down to single items. That way if they want to get you all bath supplies they can get the gift basket one or if they just wanna get you wash cloths and soap they have that option too.

Lizzie65 · May 2010

Thanks so much for all of the ideas! I have some of these items already, but now I have a lot more to add.

barb.backstage · May 2010

I'm not a mom yet, but my sister swears by those rear-view mirrors for your car, like this one:

https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2402035

Toys that hook onto the stroller/carseat would also be good "small" items for your registry

Daisy22 · May 2010

My fave was the gerber cloth diapers. They are great burb clothes.

hayatiggs · May 2010

I just registered for everything I thought I would need in the babies' first few months. Even down to the laundry detergent. I figure if I end up with 30 packs of washcloths I can always return some

bekah22587@hotmail.com · May 2010

I had no trouble with the "little" things. I just could not bring my-self to register for the $200 stroller and things like that. I left that to my family to get me.

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