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Critique My Registry Please

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Hello Ladies,

I don't know why I am so stressed about this, but I am!

I have been working on our registry this weekend and I really want to make sure I have everything I need, not too much stuff and a selection of items/prices for my shower. 

We are expecting a boy, but I want everything to be gender neutral (in case we decide to have a second child). I think people will buy clothes for us, so I didn't put any on there. I hope/plan to breast feed. We plan to use disposable diapers. My mom said she would buy us the crib. We will be buying a bookshelf and dresser (to use as a changing table). We plan to put the glider in the living room. I have read baby bargains and so a lot of the items are suggested by them. As a matter of personal preference, I prefer things that are not to "fussy". 

So far, my mom's BFF has offered to host a shower for me (I am a FTM). I expect there will be about 30 people. Also, my work has been talking about doing a shower for me, that would be about another 20 people, but I don't expect they would buy a lot of stuff (maybe an outfit or something small). There may be other friends/family who will purchase things for us (?). 

So... here is the list. Any feedback would be welcome!

Activity

Tiny Love Gymini: Super Deluxe Lights & Music Play Mat - $59.99

Fisher-Price My Little Lamb Platinum Edition Cradle 'n Swing - $179.99


Furniture 

Dutailier XL Micro Ottoman - Cherry/ Ecru Fabric - $127.98

Dutailier XL Micro Glider - Cherry/ Ecru Fabric - $199.98

Baby Cache Essentials Curved Lifetime Crib - White - $389.99

Baby Cache Essentials Curved Guard Rail - White - $99.99

Baby Cache Essentials Conversion Kit - White - $199.99

Sealy Soybean Foam-Core Crib Mattress - $149.99


Baby Care Essentials

Bright Starts Polar Gel Teether (Colors/Styles Vary) - $3.99 

MAM Bite and Brush Teether - BPA Free - Blue - $5.99

Babies R Us Healthcare Kit - 20-Piece - $19.99

BooginHead Pacigrip- Green - $5.49

RaZbaby Raz-Berry Silicone Teether - Berry - $5.49

Philips AVENT Translucent Pacifiers. 0-6m - Clear - $5.99

My Brest Friend Green Paisley Deluxe Pillow - Green - $47.99

Infantino Ring-A-Links Teether Set - $3.99


Baby Gear

Graco Pack 'N Play On The Go Travel Play Yard - Go Green - $74.99

Britax Baby Carrier - Black - $129.99


Car Seats

Graco SnugRide 30 Infant Car Seat - Pippin - $99.98

Brica Smart Shade - $14.99

Brica Baby In-Sight Mega Mirror - $19.99

Britax Marathon 70-G3 Convertible Car Seat - Chili Pepper - $298.99


Clean & Healthy

Burt's Bees Tear Free Shampoo & Wash - $8.99

Safety 1st Hospital's Choice Quick Read Ear Thermometer - $17.99

Philips AVENT DECT Baby Monitor - $119.99

Carter's Terry Velour Hoodie Towel - Yellow - $19.99

The First Years Sure Comfort Deluxe Newborn-to-Toddler Tub with Sling - $19.99

Babies R Us Under the Sea Stacking Cups - $4.99


Diapering Destination 

Burt's Bees Baby Bee Diaper Ointment - 3 Ounces - $7.99

Summer Infant Contoured Changing Pad - $21.99

Summer Infant Giggle Gang Changing Pad Cover$17.99

Skip Hop Black Duo Deluxe Diaper Bag - $46.39

Ubbi Diaper Pail - White - $79.99


Feeding

aden + anais Burpy Bib - Mod - $9.99

Aden & Anais Neutral Bib - Monkey's - $9.99

aden by aden + anais 100% cotton muslin burpy bib safari friends - giraffe - $9.99

aden by aden + anais 100% cotton muslin little bib - life's a hoot - $14.99

Green Sprouts Slicker Waterproof Bib - Yellow Duck - $14.99

Boppy Nursing Cover Lupine - $29.99

Philips AVENT BPA Free Infant Starter Gift Set - $41.99

Munchkin BPA Free Soft Tip Infant Spoon - 6 Pack - $4.99

BooginHead SippiGrip (Colors/Styles Vary) - $5.99

OXO Tot Snack Disk - Green - $5.99

Babies R Us Infant & Toddler Dishwasher Basket - 2pk - $6.99 

Munchkin Snack Catcher BPA Free - 2 Pack (Colors/Styles Vary) - $7.99

Joovy Nook High Chair - Greenie Leatherette - $139.99


Nursery

Carter's Easy-Fit Jersey Crib Fitted Sheet - Yellow - $5.98

Carter's Easy-Fit Jersey Crib Fitted Sheet - White - $12.99

Carter's Jersey Fitted Crib Sheet- Sage - $12.99 

Babies R Us Plush Sheet Saver - Sage - $8.99

Babies R Us Plush Sheet Saver - White - $8.99 

Safety 1st Cool Touch LED Night Light - 2pk - $7.99

Carter's Keep Me Dry Flannel Crib Pad - White - $9.99

Carter's Keep-Me-Dry Flat Quilted Crib Pad - 27" x 36" - $9.99


Stroller

Infantino Tag Along Chimes - Cow and Pig - $6.99

Baby Jogger 2011 City Mini Single Stroller - Crimson/Grey - $199.99

Baby Jogger Mini/ Elite/ Classic Car Seat Adapter - Multi-Model - $49.98



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    amarissa85amarissa85 member
    There are a LOT of big items on there. Granted I do not know much about etiquette however, I would probably stick to basic things. For example if you want to put the crib on there perhaps leave off the conversion kit and rails. Just my opinion. Most regis
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    I would have to agree, there are quite a few large ticket items on there. I wouldn't put anything over $100 on mine, personally. I already kinda feel awkward about registering to begin with.
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    imageamarissa85:
    There are a LOT of big items on there. Granted I do not know much about etiquette however, I would probably stick

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    imageFirstBaby87:
    I would have to agree, there are quite a few large ticket items on there. I wouldn't put anything over $100 on mi

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    girlmama83girlmama83 member
    You mentioned your mother is buying the crib so why not take that off your registry? That would be one way to get a bigger item off of there. My mom is buying our crib so I didn't bother putting it on. That way I feel people will assume you already have a
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    amandarinsamandarins member
    I did a separate registry with my bigger items so my immediate family could shop it if they want. For my shower, I'm not putting anything over 100...
     

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    Personally I think the key is to put things of all price ranges on there. Some people will band together to buy (for example, the office pooled together for the crib for our last baby shower) and others will buy what's in their price range. I think you sh

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    Texasmomma13Texasmomma13 member
    Personally, I think you should leave it as is. A registry is not a demand for gifts, but merely a list of items you would like to have. It's a suggestion really. People may or may not shop from it.   You never know if multiple people may want to
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    BellaOsoBellaOso member

    Your registry is fine as is. People can pick or choose from smaller or larger items. I think it is fine to put big ticket items on there, because a lot of times people will band together to buy you something like PP mentioned, or family from out of tow

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    I would have to agree, there are quite a few large ticket items on there. I wouldn't put anything over 100 on mine, pe
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    lkobriantlkobriant member

    Your registry is a list of what you feel you need, not necessarily a list of things you expect to get (at least not all of it).  Our registry is smallish, but we've been given a ton of hand me downs.  We still have items that range from $2 -

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    imageamarissa85:
    There are a LOT of big items on there. Granted I do not know much about etiquette however, I would probably stick
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    I do think I have a couple family members who will spend more than $100 on a gift. MIL, BIL, my sister, my grandma...

    If I take the items off, they may not know what we need?&nbsp;



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    LovehavinggirlsLovehavinggirls member
    I think everything you have on here is perfect. People like to go I. I. Gifts together and like others said if you don't get them you can use the comet ion coupon. Items like towels, bottles, pacifiers you might want to add extras of.

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    I have seen people's wedding registries where they had china sets that were 80/ plate which I thought was crazy but hey as long as I don't have to buy it and there are some cheaper items then who am I to care?

    I just think you should add som
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    I think your registry is fine. I would just add a few more items that could be useful but maybe more affordable, like baby clothes hangers and little things like that. For baby showers in the past, I used to like to assemble little baskets of hangers, Dre
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    I think your registry is fine and personally don't see the issue with having big ticket items on the list especially since you have a wide range of prices. It's a registry not a demand so I guess I'm not seeing the issue. I would never "expect" someone t

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    I would up the quantity on the sheets. If you ever have a baby with blowouts or the stomach flu... More is better. I would also get two of the water proof mattress covers, so if you have to wash one you have a backup.

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    i would put everything you need at different price points. . because people are going to buy what they are going to buy.

    I would keep your crib and everything that goes with it on your registry.  I know that BRU says you can return anything

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