Registries!

LJMoon6 · May 2019

Let’s talk registries!

Have you started one yet? Are you registering at multiple stores? Are you going to use BabyList?

Maybe STMs can chime in on what items should be on the list and which ones you can skip. Any good checklists/resources/comprehensive reviews you liked?

LJMoon6 · May 2019

Someone on another BMB posted this list that I really liked: https://www.lucieslist.com/baby-registry-basics/

cammie0526 · May 2019

I definitely need to follow along with this thread. I just started my registry today and it's so overwhelming! I decided to start with Target since they seem to have everything baby, plus other non-baby things I can add on (like curtains and a curtain rod for the nursery).

Maybe this belongs in a different thread, but I'd love to know which particular strollers you've registered for.

dinosaur · May 2019

Snoofy bee. You'll thank me in like 10 months.

LJMoon6 · May 2019

@cammie0526 We registered for the Chicco Viaro Travel System. We actually purchased it this past weekend since I didn't think anyone would want to pay that much for a present.

@dinosaur That's amazing! I just added it to my list lol.

zuuls_mom · May 2019

I started my registry (for the Amazon completion discount since we aren't having another shower) and am putting mainly the basics on there. Sleep sacks, bottle stuff (warmer, sanitizer, etc), crib sheets, some furniture, etc. I definitely think all furniture should be put on your registry, even if you don't think anyone will buy it for you because you'd at least get the completion discount to help pay for it and hey, who knows maybe someone will surprise you! I also would not register for any clothing unless it is something specific that you really want. People will buy you a ton of clothes regardless.

Things to not go crazy on with a registry:

Diapers - you don't know which brand will work well for you yet. Not all brands are created equal for each baby.
Bottles - you don't know which type/brand your LO will prefer
Lotions/soaps - if you want to register for these, I recommend sensitive skin and/or fragrance free stuff. My son ended up having a crazy reaction to Aveeno and J&J stuff so we opted for scent-free.
Receiving blankets - definitely put some, but we only really used them to put on top of the changing table in case of leaks while changing diapers. WAY easier to toss one of those in the hamper instead of the changing pad cover every time.

Things to go crazy with on a registry:

Swaddle blankets - We used them for everything! Tummy time, snuggling, car seat cover, etc. I didn't use them for actual swaddling though. They never worked well for my wiggle worm.
Velcro swaddles and/or sleep sacks - these were a LIFE SAVER. Kept them snug as a bug and were easy to use.
Burp cloths - You will need a lot of these and I HIGHLY recommend these since they are so absorbent and amazing! They fit nicely to you neck/shoulder and can also be snapped around LO's neck as a bib. https://www.amazon.com/aden-anais-Piece-Classic-Birdsong/dp/B0744WVCND/ref=sr_1_3?crid=30GHW5BMJBNI4&keywords=aiden+and+anais+burpy+bibs&qid=1557947695&s=baby-products&sprefix=Aiden+and+Anais,baby-products,163&sr=1-3

I'm drawing a blank on anything else to share, but will probably think of more things!

LJMoon6 · May 2019

@zuuls_mom I think you are the one who posted about a car seat cover before. Can you post a link to the one you recommend? I wanted to add it to my registry but forgot all about it, and now I can't find where you mentioned it before.

satuttle1014 · May 2019

I have a Buy Buy Baby and Amazon. I’m a third time mom so I don’t really have much to register for, more for completion coupons. I’m having a boy after 2 girls so clothes is really the only stuff I need besides nursery, etc.

dinosaur · May 2019

Things I'm getting this time that I didn't bother getting last time, but wish I did:

A wrap
More PJs for baby. Who needs day clothing.
More sweaters for baby
Pacifiers (if he takes them)
A rocking chair (our apartment was small)
Sleep sack with Velcro
Blackest of black out curtains
Snacks for me!
Treating myself to a giant water bottle (BFing dry mouth is the worst).
Freezer meals - obviously you can't put that on your registry, but it should be an option. Maybe gift cards for local take out?

Things I got but never used:
Clothing that wasn't PJs
PJs with buttons - to hard on the middle of the night.

I also didn't realize that babies can grow out of their change tables really fast. I have a tall kid and he was longer then the change table at like 12 months. Now I just change him on the floor.

Edit: my phone keeps auto correcting to the wrong words

kgg2241 · May 2019

I created Target and Amazon registries. I'm finding that Amazon is much more convenient though. One thing I really like about the Amazon registry is that you can make certain items private and not visible. I want to register for some of my bigger stuff to get the discount, but my family is super judgy and I know they will think I am being spoiled or gift grabby. So it is nice that I can hide my stroller and dresser, etc., while still allowing them to see everything else.

I did go get the Target gift bag and was super impressed. It had two nice bottles in it, plus a bunch of other smaller samples.

RedBreast35 · May 2019

I only did an Amazon registry with DS and, just a word of warning, if you have a bunch of older, not so technologically advanced family/friends who want to buy you stuff, they may not take to totally online registries very well. I got a lot of stuff off registry from older family who told me they "didn't know how to do it" if it wasn't in the store ::eyeroll::

threes_companypu · May 2019

Make sure to have a variety of price points and just anything and everything you think you might want or need.

nightdreamr13 · May 2019

So glad to see this thread!
@cammie0526 my parents were kind enough to purchase the evenflo pivot expand modular travel system. It can be used as a single stroller, comes with the infant carseat and base as well as an infant seat that is convertible into a bassinet style seat. All seats can be forward or backward facing and can slide up and down the stroller to be closer or further from you. It can also be used as a double with no extra purchases (unless you want 2 infant or 2 toddler seats since the package comes with 1 each). The handlebar moves and It also stands on its on when folded. Target had other colors online that were cheaper than the 1 displayed in the store. Using the 20% evenflo coupon in the target registry book, it came to just under $300 and we won't need to buy another if we have a 2nd kid close in age!

I have a target registry for most things and a buy buy baby registry for items target didn't have. I'm still working on the clothing portion. Of course we scanned way too many so I'm trying to limit it as well as spread out the sizes. I've found this quite overwhelming trying to match the size to the season without knowing how big he will be and not knowing how much of everything one really needs. Bibs, crib sheets, hats, socks, how many is too many and how little is not enough....almost done and I must say I'll be relieved. Definitely learning a lot from people on here.

Looking for suggestions on a video monitor with 2 cameras, decent price, and good reviews. I don't want to use my phone for this either .

Also, can I just usr a Vicks humidifier or do I need a special baby one? Or do I need one at all?

Recommendations on creams, meds, etc to have on hand?

threes_companypu · May 2019

@nightdreamr13 you can use any cool mist humidifier!
I recommend Aquaphor and Destin! Both work differently. Aquaphor is great as a barrier and Destin is great for actually medicating the rash.

zuuls_mom · May 2019

@LJMoon6 yes, it was me! https://www.amazon.com/Brica-Seat-Guardian-Car-Protector/dp/B00B7M7BKW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=99HFW5SI5DK2&keywords=car+seat+protector&qid=1557951802&s=gateway&sprefix=car+sea,aps,282&sr=8-3

LJMoon6 · May 2019

I forgot to say that I’ve register all over lol. The majority of our items are on the Target registry. I have some on Buy Buy Baby, and then a few items that I couldn’t find in store on Amazon. I’m going to try to use BabyList but it want’s you to delete your registries with the stores once you’ve added the items to the BabyList. I don’t want to do that for the exact reason @redbreast35 brought up. We’ll see how this goes I guess. Hopefully I can manage all the lists and make sure they are synced up manually.

@kgg2241 I picked up my target gift bag about a month ago (and love it!). I’m normally a very honest person but the lady that gave it to me didn’t take my name down or anything. And now I’m sitting here thinking what’s stopping me from going to another target and picking up another bag!? I feel dirty just typing that out! Lol.

@redbreast35 This was my main worry too. I mostly put everything on my target registry because I feel like my older family will have the easiest time with it. But there are things I want from Amazon that I can only find on Amazon… So I’m thinking of doing the BabyList and the ones that are young enough can figure it out and the ones who aren’t can just go to the stores. I’ll keep an eye on the lists and just make sure that they are getting updated and synchronized. Idk if that’s the right thing to do or not…

@duewithpu2 Buy Buy Baby has a nice “Analyze My Registry” option that displays the number of items in each price range. I thought that was super useful!

@nightdreamr13 I spent a lot of time looking up reviews of baby monitors last weekend. I really wanted to use my 20% off coupon! I narrowed it down between 2 different brands. The HelloBaby and the Infant Optics (DXR-8). I read a ton of reviews and even watched a couple different youtube reviews. I ended up picking the hellobaby monitor (link below). This one had a ton of good reviews (the Infant Optics had good reviews too but I knew if you gave it a 5 star review you get a free monitor so that was probably skewing the results) and the main selling point was the VOX option (voice activated alert). Plus a couple girls on here also recommended this one. I think you can add a second monitor to it if you wanted?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P8ZWQBJ?colid=3FYTDEUEC4OA&coliid=I3F8G98XFWNG6N&ref=br_ADD_TO_CART_title_link&th=1

@zulls_mom Thank you!!!

kgg2241 · May 2019

@LJMoon6 haha I thought the same thing!! They didn't get my info either. If I get one more I probably won't need anymore bottles 😂.

zuuls_mom · May 2019

@LJMoon6 We have the Infant Optics system and it's the bane of my existence right now! We've replaced the battery three times and now the system itself seems to be malfunctioning to the point where I can't get the screen to turn on or off with the button at the top so I have to push the menu button to see him and then wait like 5 min for the screen to go black on its own. I also can't turn it off. It's been so annoying. Not saying everyone that has it will experience the same thing, but we definitely aren't sticking with it for #2. I think we're gonna try out the Arlo system.

nomangos23 · May 2019

@cammie0526 I'm registering for the Uppababy Cruz. It's a little pricey but a less expensive option to the vista. It's got excellent reviews on durability and storage and several girlfriends have recommended it.

@nightdreamr13 I'm also stressed about baby sizes and making sure we get enough winter / summer in the right size. I guess I'll just figure it out as we go? The planner in me does not like this plan though. Re: video monitor... I also went with infant optics based on several girlfriends reviews.

@LJMoon6 ugh I was aaallll ready for babylist until they told me to delete all of my other registries. I was going to try and manage all of them (I’m doing Amazon and Target) but decided that was too much work so bump babylist.

How does everyone feel about registering for items baby won’t need until much later? I’ve got some feeding supplies like cups, bowls, plates on there but am wondering if this seems too grabby?

Also, a great note about not needing to register for clothing items bc everyone will already get you that stuff. I’m going to go take my clothing items off then just fill in the gaps once showers are over

kgg2241 · May 2019

@nomangos23 Yeah I wouldn't register for clothes. I went to a shower a few weeks ago and all she got, besides a Boppy, was clothes and a set of bibs/burp cloths (from me)!

lillywonderland · May 2019

Don’t register for clothes. Everyone (and their mother) buys baby clothes for you. Just return the ones you don’t like. 😂

@nomangos23 Register for anything you think you’ll need for the first year. If anything, the meal stuff is less pricy so people can get that if they don’t want to go halfsies on a larger item. Plus, registry discount!!

@LJMoon6 Trust me, I’ve thought the same dang thing about the Target registry bag. I got mine a couple weeks ago...I figure if I’d do decide to go back there and get another it would be nbd because honestly we spend thousand(s) of $ there a year. A tiny $15 gift bag is nothing.

@nightdreamr13 We have the hello baby camera/monitor and love it. I believe someone on here has mentioned that two cameras linked to one monitor made theirs glitchy tho. Why do you think you would need 2 cameras? TBH, it’s super easy to move around and baby won’t be able to climb out of the crib until they’re over 18mo so you got plenty of time to only have one camera.

Prolly not something you need to register for, but trust me when I say YOU WILL THANK ME FOR RECOMMENDING THIS: piddle pads for the changing pad, changing when out in public bathrooms, lining the car seat to avoid a gross mess and another dirty outfit after a vomit comet incident 🤣

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005X0U43K/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_kxk3CbY26ZN9V

nightdreamr13 · May 2019

@lillywonderland the nursery is downstairs so if we have another kid fairly soon, the oldest will be moved upstairs by themselves. I'm not comfortable with a 3 or even 4 yr old being up there alone without a monitor.just thought I'd save the money and get the 2 cameras now.

septoctkids · May 2019

@nightdreamer13 infant Tylenol is definitely a must have to have on hand. We were so glad we had that ahead of time when our little one spiked his first fever. As far as clothes and the seasons go just get some outfits/ pjs in newborn, 3 months and 6 months to get you started. You’ll figure it out as you go. More often than not a baby switches to the next size a couple months before they are that age after 3 months. I’m not sure where you live but we are in New England and we never know what the weather will be like so having a variety in each size is good to have anyway. Even in the summer they are probably in AC most of the time so they’ll need long stuff etc.

@nomangos23 I would leave those little things on your registry that are for when baby gets older. Some people love making baskets and those things are great for a basket. It gives people a variety of price ranges too. I had them on mine with my DS and I always see them on my friends’ registries too. They start using the feeding stuff around 6 months anyway. I say keep them! Can’t hurt

mommyshark13 · May 2019

@kgg2241 Was there a coupon book in the Target bag and if so when do they expire? I picked one up after our AS and when I got it home, they expired that day 😖

kgg2241 · May 2019

@mommyshark13 I just looked and mine don't expire until 5/31. Maybe you can take it back to see if they have newer ones?

Edit: although 5/31 is only like two weeks away. How is it already almost half way through the year!?

nightdreamr13 · May 2019

@mommyshark13 mine don't expire until Oct. It was a whole book of coupons . Definitely go get a new one. Actually, I may do that too bc the coupons would be nice to have after the baby is born, once we know what our baby prefers.

kiddiesandkitties · May 2019

@nightdreamr13 I have used the Vicks humidifier in the past. It's worked perfectly fine for us!
Creams: TRIPLE PASTE. I do not use diaper cream at every change, but if they get rashy, I slather a bit of that stuff on and it's gone by the next change. Nothing else works nearly as well.
Meds: Be sure you have:
- children's tylenol (red, is exactly the same as the infants, but less expensive)
- children's motrin (orange - same as above re infants)
- a few medicine droppers with the ML measurement. They may NOT come in the box with children's versus infants (I think the children's comes with a cup instead), but you can buy separately for super cheap.
- thermometer
- petroleum jelly (to help it not hurt when you stick the silver part of the thermometer up their butt

)
- pedialyte. unopened, it has a very long shelf life.
- bulb sucker / saline drops. the hospital will probably give you a bulb sucker to take home. does not work AT ALL for sucking boogies from noses (nose frida, all day long), but if they have junk in their throats, you will need this to suck the stuff from their mouths and help them breathe.
You won't need any of them... till you do.. and when you do, you DON'T want to be scrambling trying to run to the store to get these things.

I'm doing just an Amazon registry - but we aren't having a shower, so it's more for me to keep everything organized and in one place. I like that you can add 'non-Amazon' things with a link, so that I can manage my full list and not have to jump all over. Other little randoms:
- night light for your room. it is much more pleasant not to have to throw the overhead lights on when waking up for night feeds and feeding the baby.
- cradle cap hairbrush. there's nothing more irritating than having it show up and wanting to give it a good scrub and not having the proper tools on hand.
- wraps - planning on a soft stretchy wrap for newborn and a structured wrap for when they get a little more head control
- pacifiers, if you plan to use them!

nomangos23 · June 2019

FFFC - In my spare time at work I'm either on TB or arranging and rearranging my baby registry. lol, it's so ridiculous. I'll add stuff on based on something I've seen/read, then the next day I'll change the color scheme, then the next day I'll remove it an add another brand of whatever, then the next day choose and different quantity. It's becoming addicting. I'll be sad when my shower invites go out and I actually have to finalize what I'm registering for

kgg2241 · June 2019

@nomangos23 I do the same thing! It's kind of addicting. My shower invites went out today though, so I guess I only have a couple more days of fiddling.

themadcamel · June 2019

@nomangos23 same. My registry’s a hot mess because I’ve basically been using it as a Pinterest board. @kgg2241 it’s going to be so hard to keep yourself from messing with it!

supermom34482 · June 2019

I would keep checking your online registries thou because sometimes items become discontinued and if it's something you really want you'll want to replace it. Plus some people will buy right away and others buy gifts on their way to your shower.

kgg2241 · June 2019

@supermom34482 good point! I've already had to replace a few things.

nomangos23 · June 2019

@supermom34482 Good point. I guess I was just thinking I wanted to be surprised but they're literally buying what I asked for so......

cmdesigner · June 2019

My shower invites went out like...two weeks ago...and it has been a very slow roll of people buying stuff. We've had 50 people RSVP (that includes couples). They've got 3 weeks. I am very much a planner so I'm like "what are y'all waiting for!?" but then I also have anxiety that people are going rogue. The struggle is real.

zuuls_mom · June 2019

@cmdesigner I noticed people bought from my registry A LOT the week before the shower. Most people are procrastinators like me haha

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