Registry Tips: Do and Don't

THE WORD IS OUT!! I'm going to be an AUNT! My brother and sister-in-law are pregnant! They are due February 14th. The day after Harrison's 1st birthday! I'm so excited!!

This got me thinking about registry... I received things I still don't use and I had to buy things I found out I needed but hadn't registered for. So, here are my "registry tips"

Things you need that you might not think of or what I think are necessities:

A portable bassinet. Especially if you travel in the car. I drive back and forth to Georgia a lot. I bought this just in case Harrison wasn't up for a 14 hour day and we had to stop somewhere to spend the night. Sure enough, I have used it several times.

Swaddle Bags. They might love them and they might hate them. But if they love them you will too! We put Harrison in them and he started sleeping through the night right before he was 2 months old. If we didn't put him in these then he would swing his arms around and wake himself up.

Bottles. Even if you are planning on breast feeding. I was planning on breast feeding Harrison but I wasn't able to produce enough. So when I needed bottles I already had them. I have Tommee Tippee bottles. I picked those because they are supposed to be good for BF babies or for supplementing.

A Swing. great for when you just need to put them down for a minute. Also great for naps.

A Bouncer. These are for 4+ months but you will definitely use it when the time comes. Harrison loves his. It's great when I need to throw a load of laundry in or whip up something to eat. It keeps them busy and it keeps them in an upright position which Harrison LOVES.

A Travel System Stroller and Carseat. This way the carseat with fit in the stroller. And it is actually cheaper than if you bought the carseat and stroller separate. This is really helpful if our baby falls asleep and you need to out them in the stroller. Plus they match! ;)

Aden and Anais Blankets. They are PERFECT if you live somewhere hot like Texas! And they are great for swaddling. They are really thin and light. They are also really soft and cozy. I use these blankets more than any others. I'm sure when winter time comes I'll use heavier blankets but, these are GREAT.

Spoons and Bowls. You're going to need them at 4 months. You might as well put a few on your registry. Even if you don't receive them, most places with give you a certain percentage off what is left on your registry after the event date.

Things that aren't so necessary:

More than one high chair. Register for either a full highchair or the ones that you strap to a chair. You won't need both. I keep my full highchair next to the table in the kitchen. Its always ready when I need it.

Clothes. I mean outfit type clothes. You can register for a few sleepers or gowns but as far as clothes go, don't register for them. A lot of people with throw in a cute outfit with their gift. And if you have a mother like mine you'll never have to buy any clothes for them =P

Receiving Blankets. The only use I have found for these is to make them pajama pants. I tried to use one as a swaddle the first night Harrison was at home and it was too small. He was 7 1/2 pounds! I would stick with Aden and Anais blankets. If you find a pack with cute prints and know how to sew then they are great for pj's!

Carseat Toys. I think I received 5,000 of these. And I have 1 carseat! Like clothes, people might add one of these to make the packaging pretty or just to throw something in with their gift.


These are just a few things I can think of at the moment. But, I'm also running on just a little sleep so I will probably think of more. But for now, this is a good start. :)


Happy Registering!
~Mrs. Rogers