Question for the mommies

We are going to register soon, and I need some guidance?

What was the one thing that you bought, or registered for, that turned out to be a real waste?

What was the one thing that you can't live without?

Is a changing table really necessary?

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Cant live without: swaddle me blankets

Waste: honestly, bedding.

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Waste: Boppy Pillow
Life Saver: Video monitor

Changing Table: We got one that was a dresser with a changing thing on top and yes, we use it ALL the time.

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Can't live without--sheet savers. Actually, we didn't have them for a bit and it was awful b/c we have a very spit uppy baby. I will also say that we can't live without a big supply of bibs and burp cloths. Also, the bouncy seat.

A waste--there was nothing that was a total waste but we really only use the blanket from his bedding set as a decoration. We never got the wipes warmer and we don't really miss it.

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The first three months were a blur. As I put away clothes he has outgrown I can tell you that a ton of dressy clothes are ridiculous! Go for neccessity clothes: onesies and pants that have elastic waistbands.

As for the changing table, I think it's a waste. We used the pack n play changing table for the first 7 weeks. We then switched to his own room where we had the changing pad on his dresser.

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baby is still very young, so havent used alot of her stuff yet.

waste: swaddle blankets- she hated them

best: my stroller.

things that i didnt register for but love(which not sure why i didnt): Halo sleep sacs, and baby swing, and baby bounce chair

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So funny to read what people can't live without and consider a waste - its so different for everyone -

I could NOT live without my Boppy - late at night - when I was too tired to hold im - I'd put him in the Boppy and feed him, or put it around my waste to help support him.... He spent so much time in it and sometimes would be the only thing he would nap in...

also, my Boppy Bouncy seat - at 9 mts, we still use it!!!

Bebe Pod/Bumbo seat - waste - he hated it

Loved the jumperoo - not too into the exersaucer


ETA - he HATED being swaddled!!! So any Swaddle type blanket was a waste as well!!!

HTH!!!

Message edited 1/12/2008 6:36:43 AM.

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can't live without: angelcare monitor, swaddle me and bouncer seat
don't register for clothes people will buy them anyway for shower and when dc is born

I don"t have changing table. I use the dresser with a changing pad on top.

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Waste:
Bumbo seats
wipes warmer (never had one)
4 oz bottles- just buy the 8 oz. and only fill them to whatever they are drinking. Don't register for too many of one kind as some babies do better on some than others
Expensive diaper bag- if you spill formula or breast milk in it, it's almost impossible to get the smell out... YUCK... and you will only want to throw it away
Dressy outfits for 0-3
piddle pad- you can just use a cloth diaper
Changing table if you are in a small apt/house- just put the pad over the dresser
Bassinet- if you really want one borrow one from someone. They use it for such a short amount of time.
Swing- Kids are usually swing kids or bouncy seat kids from my experience. Mine were usually that they hated the swing. I'd buy the travel one so it takes up less room.

Necessity:
boppies- but even more cause I had two
bouncy seat- great to help relieve gas
sheet savers- my DS had some reflux
Tiny Love Mobile- they loved that
changing table- I have mine downstairs as the nursery is upstairs
Bibs- lots and lots and lots
Lots of onesies and pj's for the first three months. The "outfits" for that time period are a waste IMO
Cloth diapers for burping
Big bear sponge for baths- I'm still bathing my 9 month olds in the kitchen sink (I have an oversized sink).
Monitor- We have the Baby Sense V which is a bit expensive (it's similar to the Angel Care) but it detects their breathing and movement. We don't have a video monitor.

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Thank you so much!!

Keep the info coming.

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didn't register for, but I bought the swaddle me (WASTE) and the miracle blanket (AMAZING)

love the fp rainforest swing, graco pnp and summer video monitor

i use the pnp as my changing table & most times i just lay a sheet down in whatever room we're in and change him there - i.e. living room couch or floor

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My favorites were:
- my stroller(s)
- my highchair
- bedding accessories
- gift certificates

My unnecessary items:
- swaddle blankets (never used 1)
- FrogPod (for in the bath)
- Boppy (did not use a lot)

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Ex: someone said her peapod was a waste and dipaer warmer. I feelt the total opposite. DD LOVES her peapod chair and I feel the dipaer warmer is a must have. Everyone thinks and feels differently.
Just go and register it all! Just make sure u keep the gift receipts. And if your guest didn't put the gift receipt in the card then don't throw away boxes.

GL!!!

And have a blast registering!!!

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Swaddle Me - Waste
Miracle Blanket - Amazing
Video Monitor - Amazing
Bumbo seat - Waste
Bobby - used it alot in the beg.
Swing - Must have
Bouncy - Must Have
Exercauser - Must have
Jumperoo - have it - still getting him to love it.
wipes warmer - waste
bottle sterilier - waste - just use the dishwasher or boiling water.
changing table - is on his dresser in his room - and we have one on the first floor - Must haves.
Tiny Love Mobile - Must have

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Message edited 1/12/2008 7:36:58 PM.

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I actually did find the changing table necessary. I didn't buy one because I read so many comments about it not being one. However, between having a c-section and the back pain I was experiencing in the beginning, my mom ended up buying one for me and I am so happy that she did. (I was using the changing pad on top of a table and the hight just wasn't right.) But I also wouldn't spend too much money on one. We still use the changing table and DS is 8-1/2 months old.

Necessity:
*footed one piece sleepers
*infant sacks (can't think of the name- but I'm not referring to the Halo ones)
co-sleeper
bouncy seat
graco's version of the "snap 'n go"
infant car seat
BFing pillow

Waiste:
fancy crib sheets
"outfits"

*I wouldn't register for clothing. People will give it to you. But this is what my DS lived in when he was a newborn>

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Waste: the Swaddle me blanket,
Must have: The Miracle Blanket (this was a MUST!!)

Waste: for DD was the Jeep carrier (Baby Bjorn type thing), she wasn't really crazy about it

We use a changing pad on her dresser & this has been fine

We never got a wipe warmer but I would think its a waste...what happens when you are out & have to use it cold...DC will not be happy

The Boppy was a must for us, I used it when nursing & to feed DD if I was pumping & I would prop her up w/ it.

I also found the Happiest Baby on the Block a MUST SEE video in the beginning.

She LOVES her FP Aquarium on her crib & would cry the minute it shut off.

For us burp cloths were a waste b/c DD NEVER spit up (THANKFULLY)

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Waste for us: Bebe Pod, pacifiers and sleep sacks
Necessary: Burp cloths, bouncer, swing

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Bumping for some more responses.

Thanks!

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I use my changing table every day.

I couldn't live without the miracle blanket and swing.

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Loved:
Bouncy seat,
Swing,
play mat,
a reclining highchair (DS sits at the table each night with us since he was born),
tyke light nightlight,
glider,
remote control mobile (sounds silly but I can sit in the glider and click it on and off),
bibs (DS is either drooling or spitting up)
receiving blankets (I use them to swaddle, cover him, roll up to prop his head in the carseat when he falls asleep, etc),
Snap and Go
Love my changing table, its so easy to access everything
Small diaper bag, perfect to run to the store quick

Could do without:
Swaddle me blankets (DS is always too big for them)
fancy thermometer (rectal is the best way to get a good reading)
Bumbo (cute the first 2 or 3 times, but not really that useful)
Boppy (It was okay, I would probably get it again, but I didnt use it THAT much)
Wipes warmer, just seems silly to me

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LOVED:
Swing - he loved it and used it until he was 2 :()
play mat,
remote control mobile - It played longer than the cutesy ones and I could start it back up again without having to go into his room.
LOTS of bibs -when I got a lot of bibs I thought about throwing some out and was glad I didn't. I was happiest with ones that either snapped or tied in the back b/c the velcro ones he always pulled off.
receiving blankets (I use them to swaddle, cover him, roll up to prop his head in the carseat when he falls asleep, etc),
Miracle Blanket - a TRUE miracle in our house.
Diaper champ


Could do without:
Bottle warmer -returned
Wip warmer - returned
Boppy - used it b/c I had it but could have done without it (and I BFed)
honestly if I did it again I wouldn't get a highchair. When DS was little I would feed him in the bumbo and when he got older we used a booster at the table. I only use the highchair b/c I have it but it takes up a lot of room.
Fancy comforter set

ETA: We don't have a seperate changing table, we have a dresser with the changing pad on top of it. One thing I have found... when we got it we were in our apt which was one floor and we used it all the time. Now DSs room is upstairs and we don't use it nearly as often (although we do still use it and he is 2.5 yrs.).

ALSO: I added fancy comforter set to my list of could do without. I couldn't find any sports themed sets that I really liked. I ended up finding one at Walmart for like $40 and I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy I did. I NEVER EVER used it on him as a comforter and it turned out the bumpers were perfect b/c they weren't very plush at all so I felt comfortable using them. My friend got a set over $250 and used it only before the baby went into the crib. Once the baby was in the crib she didn't feel safe with the plush bumpers and never used the comforter....a waste

Message edited 4/11/2008 10:16:36 AM.

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Can't live without- Bouncy seat/papasan seat/Sling/snap n go/Tiny Love Symphony in Motion Mobile(dd's favorite)/Miracle blanket

Waste- wipes warmer/diaper genie/Swing(dd hates it)