Baby registry ???

Kina1102 · January 2014

My MIL keeps pushing me to get my baby registry done. I'm only 20 weeks and think its way to early. Has anyone done a registry yet?

Kinipela7 · January 2014

I did mine last weekend - I did a ton of research and then we went around and it took about 2 hours. We had time and I'm not getting any smaller so why not?

hubbs173 · January 2014

I'm 20 weeks and I'll be going on Sunday with my DH and SIL who is helping us since we feel clueless as to what to register for!

Lisacherv89 · January 2014

I have just put the big items on it , like the crib and changing table and bassinet. Our moms want to buy a big item each.

can't wait to go to the store and do it!

elsa1688 · January 2014

I am 19 weeks an registered on Amazon last weekend. With my prime membership, it was the best completion deal. I did a bunch of research before hand. I have about 30 items on my registry, ranging from $10 - $200. Most items are on the cheap end.

flerlgirl · January 2014

With DS I had mine done by like 24 weeks (ish), buttttttt that's bc my sister helped me bc she is the registry queen. You have a lot of time.

Abenedict2011 · January 2014

I'm waiting to see what all I'm going to borrow from my SIL then will make mine. My showers not until Memorial Day so I don't feel rushed!

babybean82 · January 2014

I only put a few things on mine so far mostly so I can remember what I want. I don't feel any rush yet though as I don't even know if I am having a shower or not.

Beeank · January 2014

I'm 20 weeks and did mine yesterday. I figured might as well do it now that I feel fine. It took maybe 2 hours? You can always just register online and add as you go

lucreciac · January 2014

I think with Charlie I did it around 20 weeks - but I was the last of my friends to have a baby, so I had A LOT of advice and help. I think you still have time!

mrs_drc_rn · January 2014

I'll be 18 weeks on Sunday and have the majority of mine done. I wanted to do it little by little so it wasn't overwhelming later.

Pepper6 · January 2014

We started one last weekend, mostly so we could start researching products and adding stuff as we think of it. We haven't told anyone about it yet though, nor has anyone asked.

Kinipela7 · January 2014

I highly recommend when you do yours - that you make a list before you go! That saved us a lot of time and it still took hours! If I had no list, we would have been completely lost!

hjl050308 · January 2014

With my first, we registered the day of my a/s. I did a ton if research and brought a list of what I wanted and how many and stuff. I also brought my Baby Bargains with me.

Kina1102 · January 2014

Thanks ladies! I'm still in the research phase of things. This is my MIL first grandchild so I think she is anxious to buy stuff. I keep telling her cash is always good. Haha

wtfisup · January 2014

I began mine about a week after we found out we were expecting, just because I like to plan and that was all I could do -- we weren't telling anyone. I've revised it quite a bit since, but at 19 weeks, it's mostly done.

ETA: I did ours completely online via Target and MyRegistry. No intention of going into the store.

LadyMacaron · January 2014

I did mine a month ago, and I've been tweaking it (and buying stuff if it goes on super sale) as I go. I am using Amazon, so I didn't leave my house

I also used Lucie's List to help me pick most of my items.

Beeank · January 2014

If you had a buy buy baby in your area you can schedule an appointment with a personal shopper. It's free and they walk you around the entire store explaining the differences between products, popular items and sometimes even personal experiences with certain products. Super helpful! We originally said no to it and then walked half way around the store and realized we had no idea what we were doing

allrightmeow · January 2014

We kinda did one under a fake name. We went to BRU just to play with the stuff and see what we would need for baby 2.0. But now we have family members asking if we registered so I'm probably going to do a small one.

melaneejo · January 2014

@elsa1688
What is the completion coupon with a prime membership? Maybe I should register there!!

elsa1688 · January 2014

melaneejo said:
@elsa1688
What is the completion coupon with a prime membership? Maybe I should register there!!

15% - I think you have to sign up for amazon mom as well but theres no fee if you are already a prime member. With the free 2 day shipping, I think it's the best deal.

cristykaye · January 2014

Been working on mine for a couple weeks now. Mom wants it finished at the end of January so they can get invites to shower sent out a little early. I have a bunch on mine. I have been just putting everything I like and I will go back and take off some stuff when I'm finished

Luna C · January 2014

I've started one, but kept it private until just a week or two ago. I'm definitely not finished -- we're first-timers, so there's a lot of research/try-outs to be done on stuff like car seats, carriers, etc., and until I narrow down the nursery theme, I only have an idea of what kind of crib and other furniture I want. Don't even get me started on decor items.

Right now, all I have on there is some little stuff (books, a wipe warmer, the mobile, etc.) None of the big stuff is on there, because the one thing we settled on early (our stroller) we bought when we saw a great deal on it.

ETA: Right now, I only have a registry on Amazon, so I did everything on my lunch breaks at work. We're planning a trip in a week or two to BRU to finalize decisions on some items and do an additional registry there for the non-online shopping folks.

elsa1688 · January 2014

Luna C said:
I've started one, but kept it private until just a week or two ago. I'm definitely not finished -- we're first-timers, so there's a lot of research/try-outs to be done on stuff like car seats, carriers, etc., and until I narrow down the nursery theme, I only have an idea of what kind of crib and other furniture I want. Don't even get me started on decor items.

Right now, all I have on there is some little stuff (books, a wipe warmer, the mobile, etc.) None of the big stuff is on there, because the one thing we settled on early (our stroller) we bought when we saw a great deal on it.

ETA: Right now, I only have a registry on Amazon, so I did everything on my lunch breaks at work. We're planning a trip in a week or two to BRU to finalize decisions on some items and do an additional registry there for the non-online shopping folks.

I wasn't sure what exactly to put on ours re: large items. We bought our crib already and have a travel system we are close to purchasing. I'm not planning a ton of nursery decor because it's a small space. My registery is mostly "essentials". Is that normal?

elsa1688 · January 2014

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whoberry · January 2014

Almost 20 weeks, FTM. I started a private Amazon wishlist recently so I could keep track of everything I am interested in until I narrow stuff down.

nikki0808 · January 2014

Hubby and I went to BRU a couple weeks ago while he was off work for a 5 day stretch. Since we are first timers we wanted to look at and touch things. I had done research prior to going so I had an idea but I wanted his input as well. Ours is mostly done, except that when we find out gender we will log on and remove the wrong gender items. Also we didn't add any clothing since that is seasonal and we still don't know gender.

kgyorgy · January 2014

I finally did mine because my sister kept bugging me to. She wanted to give me advice on what to put on it, so Amazon was a good choice, because you can ask people to be on your "advice team".

Related question: WHERE are you all registering? How many places? I like Amazon, and that's the only one I have right now because literally everything we want is in one place, & we won't have duplicates. But, it could be a pain for friends who want to buy something last minute, and don't have the time to ship it. I'm thinking Amazon & Target, but then how do you decide what goes on what registry?

lscal20 · January 2014

I've been researching some things, especially big items, probably since 8-10 weeks (I've had 2 losses, otherwise I would've done it right away!) I have a few things added to my registry, but I plan to in-store register and finish everything as soon as I have my a/s.

I've registered at target, babies r us, and I'm debating on amazon.

I decide what goes on which registry by in store availability because I have people who don't shop online, and price.

curlylocks3 · January 2014

Mine is nearly done but only because my shower is 5 weeks away.

Kinipela7 · January 2014

I registered at BRU- they had everything we needed

Luna C · January 2014

elsa1688 said:

I've started one, but kept it private until just a week or two ago. I'm definitely not finished -- we're first-timers, so there's a lot of research/try-outs to be done on stuff like car seats, carriers, etc., and until I narrow down the nursery theme, I only have an idea of what kind of crib and other furniture I want. Don't even get me started on decor items.

Right now, all I have on there is some little stuff (books, a wipe warmer, the mobile, etc.) None of the big stuff is on there, because the one thing we settled on early (our stroller) we bought when we saw a great deal on it.

ETA: Right now, I only have a registry on Amazon, so I did everything on my lunch breaks at work. We're planning a trip in a week or two to BRU to finalize decisions on some items and do an additional registry there for the non-online shopping folks.

I wasn't sure what exactly to put on ours re: large items. We bought our crib already and have a travel system we are close to purchasing. I'm not planning a ton of nursery decor because it's a small space. My registery is mostly "essentials". Is that normal?

Depends on what you need. If that's all you need, you shouldn't put big items on there just for the sake of doing it.

Knowing my family, his mom and my one aunt (who is like a second mom to me) are likely to want to splurge on us. So I'm guessimating the car seat and crib may be taken care of. (And if not, we can get it with the completion discount.) We have our stroller. The rest of it is all stuff under $50 (a lot under $25). Because we don't need a lot.

I put a lot on there that would be nice to have, but not needed, such as books and toys, because I think most people prefer buying that fun stuff to a pack of diapers or a wipe warmer.

I expect that a lot of what I don't get at my shower will end up not being bought by us either.

mrs_drc_rn · January 2014

kgyorgy said:
I finally did mine because my sister kept bugging me to. She wanted to give me advice on what to put on it, so Amazon was a good choice, because you can ask people to be on your "advice team".

Related question: WHERE are you all registering? How many places? I like Amazon, and that's the only one I have right now because literally everything we want is in one place, & we won't have duplicates. But, it could be a pain for friends who want to buy something last minute, and don't have the time to ship it. I'm thinking Amazon & Target, but then how do you decide what goes on what registry?

I'll be doing BRU and Target. I only have one thing on my target registry, which is a monitor we really wanted, so I may just tell people about the BRU one. I might make others just to get completion coupons!

LilyGracesMommy · January 2014

I don't think there is any rush to have it done. As OPs have said have it done maybe a month before your shower. With DD I did mine around 18wks. I do have an amazon and babies r us one this time around, but it's only for the completion deals they have going; as I am not having a shower, nor do I expect anyone to buy us gifts/be looking at our registry.

HTH

elsa1688 · January 2014

kgyorgy said:
I finally did mine because my sister kept bugging me to. She wanted to give me advice on what to put on it, so Amazon was a good choice, because you can ask people to be on your "advice team".

Related question: WHERE are you all registering? How many places? I like Amazon, and that's the only one I have right now because literally everything we want is in one place, & we won't have duplicates. But, it could be a pain for friends who want to buy something last minute, and don't have the time to ship it. I'm thinking Amazon & Target, but then how do you decide what goes on what registry?

I only registered at Amazon. It seemed silly to register at two places when they had everything. I figured last minute guests probably aren't going to track down your registry anyway.

babygabe614 · January 2014

Mine is mostly done but I always go back and tweak it. We are outfitting the nursery ourselves so all the stuff on my registry is mostly day-to-day baby stuff like bottles, baby bath tub, crib sheets, etc.

lizok22 · January 2014

too early for me but most ladies seem really organized here, i felt like it was bd luck to do it so early i waited until closer to 30. and i agree with a list!

kittenslove · January 2014

I started one at BRU, and this past week went back to check what I still needed. A number of items are discontinued, including the carseat. My shower is not until the last weekend in April, so our plan is to have it completed by the end of February, but have it mostly done before then. No one but MIL has asked.

hotsaucencake@live.com · January 2014

I started mine a while ago, mostly to get a start on researching and have a place to keep track of what I decide I want. I haven't told anyone where yet. DH and I went to Target last Friday to add things to our registry, and we're planning on making a trip to BRU next Mon after the a/s to look at things and work on a registry there. (Also a FTM so I like to be able to see things in person) We're registering at BRU and Target, but since we live in such a rural area, and those stores are both 45 mins away or more (BRU is an hour, but the selection is better), we're also doing a basic registry of essentials at Walmart for anyone who doesn't want to make the drive or order online.

ETA it may be a work in progress for a while, but as long as its done by the time shower invites are sent out, I think you're good.

mattscountrygirl · January 2014

STM here. If I do register I probably won't register until April or so. If you have registered just make sure your items are still in stock come baby shower time. I have found things go out of stock or discontinued. This is my hesitation for registering now. And if I do have a shower (a friend has already offered) it will be small items since we still have the bigger items due to DS.

lest12 · January 2014

I have not started a registry more so I have any idea what to put on it when I do.

We were kind of waiting until after our AS this week.

Everytime I read a post about a registry or cribs or strollers or diapers I immediately feel overwhelmed. Like, by the way Celeste, you're having a baby, maybe you should prepare at some point?

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