what baby gifts should she register for?
My friend is having her first baby, and she doesn’t know what to register for for her baby shower. What sort of things should she buy/register for that will help her the most when she has her newborn? (practical stuff only… in other words, not engraved rattles or anything like that) Advice from mothers would be very appreciated! Thanks
Just to clarify… I’m not looking for WHERE to register, but WHAT THINGS to register for. Thanks.
1st you should start with things you need and then with things you want. Pick a wide price rage starting with very low priced items to high priced items so that everyone’s budget can be met.
Your friend should register at a place like Babies R Us, where they have a wide variety of useful, practical baby items. She should definitely put things like crib sheets, blankets, bottles, swing, bouncy seat, car seat, stroller, crib bedding set, mobile, baby book, newborn clothing (like kimonos and onesies).
Oh my…sooo many things!
Breastfed baby:
Breast pump
Milk storage bags
Nursing pillow
Nursing pads
Bottles (I recomment Playtex Avance bubble free)
Formula fed:
Case of formula
Bottle drying rack
Bottle warmer
Bottle brush
Smaller items:
Teething toys
Washcloths (you need a ton)
Car seat cover
Stroller cover
Diaper Bag
Bag of Diapers
Bouncy Chair
A Bumbo!! (they are amazing)
Receiving blankets
Booties/ No scratch mittens
Cloth diapers
Soothers
Larger items (sometimes people like to go together and get a big gift)
High chair
Jolly jumper
Baby gate
Stoller/carseat combo
Baby swing
Hope that helps a little!
Babies R Us has a wonderful list for registries that I believe they post online. It’s very extensive so you can tailor it to your budget if needed.
yeah, make sure you put stuff people can affor, but also you can add the high priced items that you need. for instance, blankets, onesis, (depending on the weather when the child is born) you can register for a breast pump, if breastfeeding, but the bigger things you will need are like a crib, unless you find a good deal at a garage sale, a carseat, crib set, one of those little things you put the baby in and let them sit freely, that vibrates, its like a little chair, i cant think of the name of it. then a swing, and just little toys and things like that. the BEST investment i ever got or recieved and i STILL use to this day is a video monitor, and my daughter is 2 and we still ise it! its a monitor that is a tv and you can see them on it, its so cool! oh , and the best idea for a baby shower is, when you send the invatation, write in there “everybody, try to bring a package of diapers we can stack and see how tall we can make it!” or something creative. you will need lots of diapers, and i had enough diapers for atleast 6 months after my shower.
well tell your friend good luck and enjoy her baby
here is my list
Nursery
Crib or bassinet / co-sleeper
Crib mattress
Crib bedding set
Crib blankets (3-5)
Receiving blankets (4-5)
Sleep positioner
Changing table
Rocking chair or gliding rocker
Nursery monitor
Mobile
Home-from-the-hospital outfit
Pullover T-shirts
Side-snap T-shirts
Onesies or bodysuits
Layette sets
Sleeping gowns or stretchies
Footed rompers
Top and pant sets
Mittens
Blanket
Swaddlers
Baby laundry detergent
Lightweight cotton sweaters (2)
Booties and socks
Shoes (2)
Snowsuit (for winter babies)
Warm hats (2)
Diapering
Diapers
Diaper bag
Diaper pail and liners
Rash ointment and powders
Wipes
Wipes warmer
Travel pack wipes
Infant tub
Hooded towels (2-4)
Baby lotion
Baby oil
Baby shampoo
Baby washcloths (4-6)
Tub thermometer
Elbow cushion
Hooded towels
Feeding
Plastic bottle (4 and 8 oz) nipples and nipple covers
Bottle sterilizer
Lap pads and burp cloths
Case(s) of formula
Bibs (6-10)
Highchair
Pacifiers
Bottle drying rack
Bottle brush
Bottle warmer
Dishwasher nipple basket
Baby Care
First-aid supplies
Thermometer
Humidifier
Baby brush and comb
Nail clippers
Nasal aspirator
Alcohol swabs
Gear
Sling or soft carrier
Bouncers & Jumpers
Playstations & Walkers
Playards
Travel Systems
Travel Systems
You should register for everything that you think you may need. My registry included clothing sets in sizes from 0-3 month all the way up to 9-12 months. (also a baby hamper and special detergent) I registered for diapers and wipes. Also, the crib, dresser, and changing table, mattress, bedding, and multiple sets of sheets. I registered for baby wash products (powder, shampoo, and wash). Don’t be afraid to register for things that will help with nursing or feeding in general such as the high chair, bottles, breast pump, baby spoons, and a nursing chair. Oh I almost forgot, the bassinet, multiple (educational) toys, the mobile, books, baby music (classical lullabys), baby food, teething rings, lots of blankets and burp cloths, a swing, a jumper, a walker, and anything else you think may be useful during your child’s first year.
I know it’s given that she’ll receive diapers, onsies, wash cloths, bibs, lotions &bath wash, clothes….This is what I use everyday for my baby:
Boppy
Swing
bouncer
bottle warmer
bottle sterilizer
bottle rack
diaper genie
bathtub
travel system
baby monitor
This all she’ll need for her new baby……she can get the other stuff as the baby gets older (high chair, toys, spoons, etc..)