Second guessing registry items

Re: Second guessing registry items

• cmjenkies member

  December 2015

  @Missingchampagne - as a STM, in general, I'm more comfortable with gear brands that I am familiar with from the first time around. For example, I've been looking at car seat/travel system options and going back and forth between a Chicco system and a Britax one. I had a Chicco Keyfit 30 first time around and was very happy with it, and so that's the direction I'm leaning this time as well even though I've heard good reviews about other options.
  
  For large money purchases, I'm more comfortable being able to get a general idea of what I like in the store prior to registering if at all possible. Strollers are good to get your hands on first.

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• Missingchampagne member

  December 2015 edited December 2015

  cmjenkies said:

  
  For large money purchases, I'm more comfortable being able to get a general idea of what I like in the store prior to registering if at all possible. Strollers are good to get your hands on first.

  Yeah, I noticed the moment I looked up strollers that I didn't really know which features I would value over the next without having it physically in my hands. So I will definitely be picking that one up based on in-person experiences.

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• pinottoparenthood member

  December 2015

  Honestly, there are pretty strict regulations on baby stuff these days, so generally you don't need to worry about the safety of items. In general though, I use major brand stuff that is well-reviewed but still in a reasonable price range. I also buy a lot of things used on my local mom board... I can get a better brand that's gently used for way less $$$.

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• Ready4theParty member

  December 2015

  I definitely recommend going to the store and picking out items based on your opinions in person.
  
  The first time we went with a lot of Graco brand items. I would do the same this time around.

  

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• nicolepineapple member

  December 2015

  Hi! I agree, I've added, deleted, and re-added several things on our baby registry list after talking with other moms and seeing the product in person.  Most of the big stores have a good return policy, so if you receive something that doesn't work out, you can always return or exchange it for store credit. 
  I also found these registry/gear review sites super helpful:
  
  

  1. https://www.lucieslist.com/
  2. https://www.babygearlab.com/
  3. https://www.thewisebaby.com/category/roundups/newborn-roundups/
  4. https://www.parents.com/baby/gear/registries-buying-guides/essential-baby-gear/#page=1

  
  

  

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• jdl330 member

  January 2016

  I can totally relate to being set on one thing that had awesome reviews and then being disappointed in the store. I was sooo set on a travel system because of the great reviews and the videos I had seen online. When I got to the store and pushed the stroller around on the very smooth tile floors, it felt like I was pushing it on a gravel driveway (Okay, maybe I am exaggerating a bit)! I would recommend what the other ladies on here are saying and go to the store for the big ticket items (stroller, car seat, pack n play, swing, and glider/ottoman). It really helped me out a lot to see, touch, and try out these items in the store.

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