need baby registry help!

Where did you register for your baby registry?

Were you happy with it?

Is there anything you wish you would have registered for that you now regret?

What are the must haves that should be essential on a registry?

Re: need baby registry help!

I registered at Babies R Us - I found they had a lot more items to choose from and a wider price range.

I kept my registry simple with just basic necessities.

My one mistake was my stroller. What I should have done was get the infant seat and then the universal where the seat goes into it. Once baby outgrows that I would have gotten a lighter stroller like the Inglesina or I believe the Peg Perego is fairly light.

I got the Graco metrolite and I hate it. I don't see how a stroller that weighs 20 pounds is light. Plus it takes up the entire back of my Envoy.

Essentials:
tub w/ bathstuff (love the lavendar bathtime wash)
towels/washcloths
bottles (I swear by the Dr. Browns)
Side snap undershirts for when baby's umbilical cord hasn't come off yet
Regular undershirts (bottom snap)
changing table pad
changind table pad covers
receiving blankets
bouncy seat (I have the kick n' play)
Swing (I have the FP aquarium swing)
Playmat (either the baby einstein or tiny love)
crib sheets
dreft
stroller
infant seat
car seat (I have the Britax)
pack n' play

I waited on the bigger items such as the high chair and jumparoo b/c I knew we wouldn't be using them right away. I got a lot of gift cards and money so I used that for when I needed them.

Re: need baby registry help!

Where did you register for your baby registry?

Babies R Us

Were you happy with it?

Yes

Is there anything you wish you would have registered for that you now regret?

Kolcraft Universal Carseat stroller

What are the must haves that should be essential on a registry?

Receiving Blankets
Swing
Burp clothes
Onesies
Bathtub
Bottles
Bottle warmer/cooler
Pack and Play
Co-sleeper

Message edited 7/7/2005 12:51:16 PM.

Re: need baby registry help!

I registered at baby depot

I jsut took the gun and ran around the store I basically put on the basics and somethings tht I thoguht I would use and I did use everything I got

Re: need baby registry help!

Where did you register for your baby registry?
BBU and dreamtimebaby.com (for bedding and room accessories)

Were you happy with it?
For the most part yes. Minor issues with dreamtimebaby

Is there anything you wish you would have registered for that you now regret?
I kind of agree with lorimari about the stroller. I have the metrolite which I really like and was fine with the infant seat and great to bring to parties and he seems to like the room and be comfortable. I don't find it too heavy. But I wish in addition I did a light weight stroller. I may be getting one soon to have as an option - now that he isn't in the infant seat - the bigger stroller is a pain for quick store trips and it is bigger to fit in aisles and stuff of stores. I saw some that looked better for that esp since I think he is too little for cheapy umbrella stroller. But other than that, nothing more I would have added or deleted.

What are the must haves that should be essential on a registry?
For me - I didn't register for any clothes, undershirts or any of that and got tons.
Bouncer
Boppy
Activity Mat
Swing
I use all those all the time.

I liked that I got a pack n play, bassinet and activity center/exersaucer.

Of course things like car seats (2 - infant and big car seat), bottles, burp clothes, towels, wash clothes, etc.

BRU actually gives a great must have list.

Message edited 7/7/2005 1:13:53 PM.

Re: need baby registry help!

wow great suggestions. Did anyone register for a breast pump or is that too impersonal?
thanks.

Message edited 7/7/2005 1:51:31 PM.