Because I know there are many moms and even dads who read our blog, I wanted to survey each of you to help us as we prepare our registry. Of course there are many guides and checklists to tell us what we should be registering for, but perhaps they have overlooked something. What is the one thing you could not have lived without during the first couple years of your child's life? Was there something you registered for that you never even took out of the box? What item would you recommend splurging on, and what would you advise us not to invest in?
1/9/09
Baby Registry
As we eagerly anticipate Noah's arrival in 114 days (or somewhere about that time) we have begun to think about the nursery, our registry and, best of all, holding our son. He has been pretty active and awake at 3:30 each morning this week. We have another doctor appointment next week and then another ultrasound on the 12th of February. I am looking forward to see how much Noah is growing—and not just me.
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The one thing I couldn't have lived without in the first months was a bouncy seat. I purposely chose one without toys on it, just one that bounced and could vibrate if you wanted it to. It was small enough to drag all over the house with me and was instrumental in me taking a shower and cooking meals in those early weeks. It was also a comfy spot for them to sleep where I could easily keep an eye on them -- hence, no toys -- it was for relaxation. Happy Planning!
I love the pack-n-play. It also works for a playpen outside (there is even a bug net for it!).
It has a bassinet attachment with toys hanging above it for when they are little.
I've used the pack-n-play to accommodate other children that come over and need to sleep; and I've also put it in the car and taken it with us if we know the baby will need to nap or sleep all night somewhere.
It is most useful to families who travel or are on-the-go. But you can also consider using it for holiday get-togethers at relatives houses, since they are almost always at nap time or bed time.
Good luck! You'll have so much fun getting your baby things ready!
Love, Ashley O.
I agree with Anne on the bouncy seat recommendation...go for the least fancy model, no toys. My current favorite baby item is what Drew refers to as the "hot pocket". It's a swaddle blanket that stays closed with velcro. Micah sleeps wrapped in it every night, even after 10 hours he has yet to get an arm out of it.
If there was one thing I'd recommend not to get, it would be the diaper genie. I know some people love them but we've found plastic jewel bags or newspaper bags to be as easy and FREE!!!
I'm sure there are more things I can't live without or just the opposite but that's all for now.
I would also agree on skipping the diaper genie. We have one...in the basement...and we just use a little garbage can with the cheap scented bags (100 in a roll for a few bucks) and then just tie it up and toss it out when there's a stinko. We just don't have enough plastic bags from the store to keep up.
Not sure how I forgot the one thing that I've used on all my kids....some type of "sound" maker in their bedrooms for nap/bedtime. Ryan and Kendall use a small fan, Morgan a white noise machine with ocean waves playing and for Micah I've been using a CD player with lullabies playing all night long. Babies really seem to sleep better when it isn't totally quiet. Hope these recommendations help in your planning.
I totally agree with the opinions on the diaper genie. We just use newspaper bags.
I agree also with the noise machines/ lullabies. We play "Sleep Sound In Jesus" by Michael Card--it's a great CD for babies and kids.
It seems like everything other baby thing I have I use and love equally. There's a lot of new and convenient things now-a-days!
Ashley O.
Bumkins bibs are the best! They have 2 different sizes and they last a long time. I have a couple that I've used with all 4 kids (they are now retired, however).
As far as what not to get, don't waste money on special baby laundry detergent.
Consider registering for a convertible car seat because often times babies outgrow their infant seat before a year but still need to sit rear-facing. Babies should rear face as long as the weight/size limit of the seat allows. (I had Isaac rear-facing until 19 months).
Erika
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