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December 2017 Moms
anewadventure
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Met: September 2005 Married: October 2008 DS: 09/2014
Registry KEEP / TOSS / ADD
anewadventure
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I kept mentioning this thread from my previous BMB but never got around to starting it. I thought it was fun and useful.
The idea was to name ONE THING in each category, that you had on your previous registry and you would KEEP, TOSS, & ADD this time around if you were to do it again.
If you stick to one item per category, it does make things easier to read. If you put a few, I won't blink an eye because there are just so many things, but try to refrain from a really long list or explanation. At the very least, make your explanation in a separate paragraph sort of like a TL;DR.
Here's mine to start:
KEEP: Rock N' Play
TOSS: Diaper Genie
ADD: Video Monitor
The idea was to name ONE THING in each category, that you had on your previous registry and you would KEEP, TOSS, & ADD this time around if you were to do it again.
If you stick to one item per category, it does make things easier to read. If you put a few, I won't blink an eye because there are just so many things, but try to refrain from a really long list or explanation. At the very least, make your explanation in a separate paragraph sort of like a TL;DR.
Here's mine to start:
KEEP: Rock N' Play
TOSS: Diaper Genie
ADD: Video Monitor
Met: September 2005 Married: October 2008 DS: 09/2014
Re: Registry KEEP / TOSS / ADD
Keep: Nose Frida
Toss: Bumbo seat (we got one as a hand-me-down, but I digress...)
Add: Fischer Price Sit-Me-Up seat
Me: 29 DH: 31
Married 10/13/12
TTC Since 8/2016
Met: September 2005 Married: October 2008 DS: 09/2014
TOSS: baby swing
ADD: infant insert for my tula baby carrier
I also loved the rocknplay, and this time around am registering for the nose frieda which we didn't use with the last one.
Together since May 19, 2001
Baby #1 was born in May 2013.
TOSS - Bouncer
ADD - I want a highchair that attaches to the table, so we don't have a bulky chair taking up space or ruining our hardwood floors.
KEEP: stroller (we registered for a really expensive one and got it as a group gift)
TOSS: bottles
ADD:some sort of jumper, like a jolly jumper or activity jumper (got SO much use out of both of these things!)
TOSS: Bedding set, all you need is a couple crib sheets
ADD: Halo Bassinet, my friend recommended this for post c/s recovery and it looks perfect!
I also agree with @mrsorigami the swing was never used! Already sold it in a garage sale years ago!
TOSS: fisher price bouncer seat (the kind that match the rock n plays) We used this like twice. Space waster.
ADD: Boba wrap!
Together since May 19, 2001
Baby #1 was born in May 2013.
if you can borrow a swing instead of getting it new, do it. absolutely get one that plugs into the wall, not battery-only. get a swing that goes both "directions". the mamaroo is pretty amazing but not the same motion as a traditional swing.
Met: September 2005 Married: October 2008 DS: 09/2014
Toss: one of those baby grooming kits ( you know the ones with brushes and nail clippers etc)
Add: a baby wearer (ring sling or soft structured like the boba.)
Diagnosed : unexplained infertility
6 rounds of IUI and a MC 2/2014, rainbow twins 4/2015
TTC #3 5/2016
Restarted Fertility tx
IUI 2 rounds, baby girl 12/17
TOSS: receiving blankets
ADD: a wrap that I can use with a newborn (I really didn't like the infant insert for the Ergobaby 360)
TOSS: I actually think I used everything between the two
ADD: Rock N Play. I borrowed one with my 2nd and it was a lifesaver with his reflux. I wish I had it with my first. I snagged a new one on Prime Day though!
Toss: bumbo seat
Add: Halo Bassinet or something similar (pack and play was too bulky next to our bed)
Toss: PnP, the play yard was used a few times, but I did not like it as a bedside sleeper for either DS.
Add: a white noise machine. (figured out white noise with DS and just used an app on my phone. Would prefer not to spend every nap time without my phone lol)
Toss: Bumbo seat
Add: Halo bassinet
edited to add....we definitely didn't pay that much so maybe it's cheaper somewhere else?
toss: swing
add: dock-a-tot
DX Diminished Ovarian Reserve, Factor V Leiden Mutation, Secondary Infertility
MFI (SA #1Count 11mill, Motility: 18%, Morphology: 1%)
AMH .328 | FSH 13.2
TTC #1 since 12/2015
BFP 4/4/17, EDD 12/4/17
Met: September 2005 Married: October 2008 DS: 09/2014
TTC #1 since 12/2015
BFP 4/4/17, EDD 12/4/17
- Always ensure that the DockATot® is placed fully supported on its back on a flat, firm, and stable surface.
- The DockATot® Deluxe should not be used for unsupervised sleep" But they do apparently consider a non-inebriated adult sleeping with the baby to be "supervised" sleep. Still, I think some mattresses are too soft to be considered a "flat, firm, stable" surface.
Another perspective: https://www.babysleepsite.com/safety/sleep-positioners-and-sleep-devices-are-dock-a-tots-safe-for-your-babys-sleep/It seems like it might be ok for co-sleeping if you have a firm mattress, but should not be used in baby's crib (not sure why you would). Also, dock a tot comes in different sizes, but the bigger size should not be used for infants (according to their own site), so they might outgrow it pretty quickly. See:
"Great question. Currently, there are no U.S. standards for in-bed co-sleepers such as Snuggle Nest or Dock-a-tot. This means that there are no safety regulations that products such as these need to meet. Now, that doesn’t mean they are unsafe it just means no one is watching (meaning government or other agencies that regulate consumer products) when it comes to whether these products are safe or not.
Things I like about in-bed sleepers? They allow parents a bit more peace of mind and perhaps a bit more safety than just having the kid in bed with them. It falls in line with that whole ‘planned bed sharing’ bit discussed above.
What I don’t like about them? Many of the products are quite small and your baby will outgrow it quickly. Meaning that they do not have a safe sleep space after 3 or 4 months (unless you buy another larger product). Many of the products also have fluffy or foam walls which does not fall in line with American Academy of Pediatrics safe sleep recommendations.
The idea of an in-bed sleeper is to give your baby their own protected sleep space while still keeping baby near. If you are searching for an in-bed sleeper, look for one with firm walls and with a tall enough wall height that the chance of getting a pillow or blanket over the wall is reduced. Also, look for one that will last your baby at least 6 months. After 6 months, the risk of SIDS and sleep death is greatly reduced." (From https://pregnantchicken.com/safe-sleep-aap/)
So, I cannot justify spending the money on one, personally. But we did very little co-sleeping and don't plan to with this babe either.
Married May 2014
DD born August 2016
Baby #2 due December 2017
Keep: RNP (serious life-saver)
Toss: Diaper Genie
Add: dock-a-tot
Toss: Swing (although I kept it just in case this baby likes it)
Add: The only thing I'm looking to add for this baby is a single stroller.
Keep: Another vote for rock and play. My daughter was obsessed and I think I died a little inside when she grew out of it.
Toss: Baby bedding set (dust ruffle, quilt, ect...) We never used it and should have just bought a bunch of crib sheets instead
Add: Wrap (probably a happy wrap)
(edited because I just can't spell...ever)
Met: September 2005 Married: October 2008 DS: 09/2014
keep: nose frida, ergo/ring sling
toss: bassinet, swing
add: milk snob cover, RnP
TOSS: Sterilizer
ADD: Video Monitor
Me: 36 DH: 41
Basically, don't get the graco one.
TOSS bulky changing table
ADD Rock N Play, video monitor
My list isn't that unique but I did find the changing table a big waste of space. We just changed DD wherever. All I really needed was a drawer for diapers and wipes.
TOSS: Loveys, receiving blankets, bedding aside from crib sheets
ADD: Zip up swaddles
Toss: WubbaNub (it did not work for her at first, then when she could have used it, the paci was really too small for her / not the kind she liked. But I know this is a minority opinion!)
Add: video monitor (I will say, our VTech audio monitor worked really well, but having 2 so close together, we just bought a video monitor with 2 cameras so we can keep an eye on both of them. So getting one in the first place would have saved a little $$$. Also, there were a couple times my husband WOKE ME UP because the baby had been sleeping for a long time and he wanted to know, did I think she was still alive? A video monitor might have prevented that. How is it that I didn't murder him? I don't know, ladies, I don't know. But I did make it very clear that if he was worried she was not alive, he could go creep in her room to see if she was breathing and only wake me up if she wasn't.)
Married May 2014
DD born August 2016
Baby #2 due December 2017
ETA: for reference for others, "it" is the bumbo seat
Me: 29 DH: 31
Married 10/13/12
TTC Since 8/2016