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March 2017 Moms
1stontheway
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Registry!
1stontheway
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Have any of you started your registry? I'm not due until March but am thinking about starting one soon. That way, as I research products I can add them and keep everything in one place. I've also had family request that I register soon so they can look for deals around the holidays.
I've looked at several registry guides that tell you what to register for, but as a first time mom I'm really not sure what's necessary, and what would never get used. How many packages of each size diapers should I register for? Should I include the pricier items or just plan on buying those myself (or just telling the people who have told us they want to buy certain things, like the crib.) What items should I definitely leave off?
I would love to hear your advice and what you have/are registering for!
I've looked at several registry guides that tell you what to register for, but as a first time mom I'm really not sure what's necessary, and what would never get used. How many packages of each size diapers should I register for? Should I include the pricier items or just plan on buying those myself (or just telling the people who have told us they want to buy certain things, like the crib.) What items should I definitely leave off?
I would love to hear your advice and what you have/are registering for!
Re: Registry!
Did you read any of the pinned posts? Pretty sure there have been threads about this already...
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I think what to register for is up to you. How much space do you have? What kind of lifestyle do you have? Its a hard question to answer out of the blue.
As for diapers, I say a handful of size nb and 1s from different brands. You never know what will work.
I already started one even though I'm not sharing it. They are super convenient.
I cant think of other things that have been mentioned before. Maybe a search of the board could find a thread with the ideas I forgot?
people seem to get them anyways for showers regardless. Read Lucie's list for a good summary of each category and read through the ask a STM threads on this board here.
yorkie mama to Oscar
FTM EDD 3.12.17
yorkie mama to Oscar
FTM EDD 3.12.17
We've been slowly starting ours, FTM here too. We're using Amazon.com and right now we're focusing on researching the big items (crib, mattress, carseat, stroller, etc)- I've been watching The Baby Guy's videos a ton since we went to a Gearapalooza event, which I'd recommend if you're a FTM and want to get lots of data-based safety info at once (it's still entertaining). I feel like working from the big stuff to smaller stuff is making it all feel more manageable, and the more walk-throughts of Babies R Us, Buy Buy Baby, etc I make the less overwhelmed I feel.
We're putting everything on the registry but before we send out the link I definitely plan to have items with a range of prices on there... anything others don't buy us I want that completion discount on, and I like that Amazon gives us 60 days before the due date to use the discount.
If you register in store, they will give it to you right there. If you register online, like I did, just go into the store to the registry desk (or customer service desk at Target) and let them know that you set up your registry online - they will verify and then give you the gift bag. It's a super sweet deal.
(Also, if you have Amazon Prime, they also do a "welcome package" but you have to jump through a few hoops first to get it, and you have to pay for Prime).
Anyhow, @1stontheway .... I'm also a first time mom and have been a little overwhelmed with the whole baby registry thing. There just seems to be so much stuff, and I really want to focus on the things that I will need, with little fluff. I did start one on amazon.com based on some suggestions by a friend but am waiting to go "shopping" with a good friend who's a recent new mommy before making my registry public. Hope this helps! Good luck!
I don't quite remember how far in advance I created my registry, but between the time of setting it up and needing to buy the items - my travel system and high chair were already discontinued. I think some of the brand name type of items will change seasonally so just be sure to recheck the list after the holidays and before a shower to see that the items are available.
Also, a lot more things are available on-line than in stores so if many people will be shopping off of it for holidays or shower and you know they are more in-store shopping people - be sure to have a good in-store selection.
I wouldn't stock up on one specific type of bottle, or if you do, don't open the package so you can return it. I've heard lots of people research and buy a certain brand and the baby gets picky and you have to try out a few different brands until the baby approves.
As for diapers - you will probably get a lot as gifts, but they usually are the small packages. I would do the same as the bottles and not open any packages until needed because baby will be in one size forever and then go through the next size in 2 weeks. Always frustrating if you have an open pack you can't use.
Good Luck!
Also, my good friend gave me a lightly used Chicco Key Fit infant car seat and base, but I'm struggling on finding a stroller I like to go with it-- should I register for a system I do like?
yorkie mama to Oscar
FTM EDD 3.12.17
Very glad we tried on the baby carriers. I ended up preferring the Baby Bjorn, hubby loves the Stokke (I think it's a good option for a taller guy, lots of the others were a bit akward on him, however not my favorite).