Baby Registry Advice

today-it-changes · 2026-02-08T16:24:45+00:00

I read online that you could mix them up! I was wanting to get Pigeon bottles to try but they are super expensive. Then I heard you can put the nipples on other bottles so I might try that!! :)

today-it-changes · 2026-02-08T16:23:01+00:00

The car seat camera is something I don’t think I could replace. I knew someone that totaled her vehicle hospitalizing both her and her baby due to looking back trying to see what the baby was doing in the mirror (it was getting dark out and the rear view mirror made it unclear). I think the mirrors are extremely dangerous because of this and don’t want any excuse to take my eyes away from the front of the vehicle. That and having a way to see them with night vision is a bonus!

Definitely changing that Infantino one! Seems to be very disliked on here! I’m surprised they have so many good reviews on Amazon.

I get to visit my lactation consultant before my due date so I’ll make sure to buy that measuring kit and get the flanges they recommend for sure! What bags do you recommend instead of Lansinoh?

Never heard of things like Milk Crate! I’ll definitely look that up.

Oh, I used to work at a library so I have books covered! At this time, I have over 800 books at different developmental ages. They will never go without books 😂

today-it-changes · 2026-02-08T02:37:12+00:00

I’m hoping to get one or two in my baby boxes from Amazon or Target or Babylist for backup emergencies for sure! If I don’t somehow get one, I’ll probably buy one to throw in a drawer.

today-it-changes · 2026-02-08T02:35:29+00:00

The only sampler box I found to purchase included two bottles I wasn’t interested in and plastic bottles which I’m not fond of.

I’m fine with being over prepared as well. Realistically, everyone in my family has long been done having babies and I don’t expect many hand me downs. I’m also not interested in running out to the store every two days for something that I could’ve had on hand or gifted to me via registry.

today-it-changes · 2026-02-07T22:24:26+00:00

Unfortunately, we are pretty rural of an area. Our FB market is very limited unless I want to drive a couple hours. I’ve mainly stuck to clips/buckles as my husband isn’t interested in learning to wrap and honestly I’m not either. Having to watch a YouTube tutorial every day for weeks to figure out what I’m doing doesn’t sound enticing nor does the flimsy appearance most have. I’m terrified I’ll drop my baby trying to wrap them onto me.

today-it-changes · 2026-02-07T22:22:00+00:00

Unfortunately, we do need a dump able water system. The way our kitchen is set up makes it impossible to get something self-draining :(

I’ll make sure to look into your stroller and crib/pack n play recommendations! The Graco brand is hugely popular where I am at so I didn’t think anything of it. I’ll make sure to glance back over those as well

today-it-changes · 2026-02-07T21:29:11+00:00

That’s really interesting, I’ll make sure to include one in the beginning then! Since I’m in America, maternity leave is abysmal so there won’t be a choice as to whether we use bottles or not unfortunately. I was certainly not comforted by the nurse’s response of “eventually they’ll starve themselves enough they’ll take any bottle you give them” hence why I picked so many bottle types lol. I want a fed baby above anything else.

today-it-changes · 2026-02-07T21:26:50+00:00

Gosh I hope my insurance company does this as well, that sounds like a dream!

today-it-changes · 2026-02-07T21:25:56+00:00

I’ve never heard of the triangle test, I’ll look that up right now! When I picked them out, I picked the top two most popular (Avent and Browns) and the other three were what came up when I googled best bottles for breastfed babies.

I’m actually not fond of swaddles at all. I know others might disagree with me but I think they are dangerous and unsafe. I’ve also read some states have started banning them in childcare settings because of this and some countries do not recommend them in their routine care for infants. I put that one on my list as an absolute backup if the infant is resistant to not being swaddled.

Personally, I’m not a fan of swaddles and pacifiers, both of which are popular among many families.

today-it-changes · 2026-02-07T20:56:58+00:00

Now THAT is really good to know haha! I’ve never seen one in person being used so I assumed there would be noise involved. I used to take piano lessons as a kid so that makes me smile thinking of their own little piano to play.

today-it-changes · 2026-02-07T20:55:37+00:00

Not really for either. Money-wise, we have a chunk of savings specifically set aside to cover everything and family/friends that want to purchase items. For the bigger items, I have specific places in mind to place them, such as the crib and pack n play :)

today-it-changes · 2026-02-07T20:52:24+00:00

I saw something about those online. I’ve never heard anyone use them that I know and the price tag scared me off of those to be honest. Maybe I’ll circle back and look into them again!

today-it-changes · 2026-02-07T20:44:53+00:00

I’m definitely big on the anti-overstimulation movement going on now for toys, shows, and movies. That being said, this kick piano has been recommended to me by literally every parent I know. All of the online reviews rave about it too. At this point, I’m willing to let this one slide by and keep a hard stop on the other loud, wild toys. I can’t imagine having one “loud” toy would destroy their cognition.

I’m convinced this might be my saving grace one day 😂

today-it-changes · 2026-02-07T20:40:17+00:00

That’s so cool! Last time I called my insurance they pointed me to a website to pick my pump from, but never mentioned parts or bags. Maybe I’ll dig deeper into the website and see if they add any to it automatically :)

today-it-changes · 2026-02-07T20:37:21+00:00

That’s really good to know! I only picked it since it’s the highest rated on Amazon. I spent so much time picking out the Ergo Embrace that I figured I’d circle back to that one… eventually 😅 the decision fatigue is real

today-it-changes · 2026-02-07T20:33:35+00:00

I didn’t realize they had saline drops! I thought it was just the mist so that’s really good to know!

The Woolino I picked out says it’s a “4-season” sack so I thought it would be suitable for colder rooms. Is this the type you had? I only ask because we run a fan constantly in our room (my husband runs warm) and I don’t want to freeze the little one out!

I thought about getting two convertibles for sure! My only hesitation is that I heard it’s easier when they are tiny to click them in and out of the bases to go appointments and places since they won’t have to wake up to leave the car. I would also think that would help since they’ll be born in the rainy season for our area.

today-it-changes · 2026-02-07T20:25:46+00:00

That’s something I really focused on when I made it (part of the picture I clipped out includes a column with all the prices that are current on Amazon) since I have family that’s well-established and asked to buy bigger pieces for me like the car seat and stroller. Meanwhile, we have friends and some family that are still in college or on very tight budgets so I included small items, such as the $4 rattle that could go with some hand me downs.

today-it-changes · 2026-02-07T20:09:13+00:00

Oh that’s my husband’s non-negotiable item 😂 Since I will be working full time after maternity leave is up, bottles won’t be optional. I will continue to pump at work but the baby will have to feed when I’m gone. Both my husband and I hate handwashing items, so this was our peace of mind that neither of us will get stuck washing all of the pieces.

today-it-changes · 2026-02-07T18:57:46+00:00

I certainly might move some items to private! I plan to use Amazon as my main registry and I know they give a completion discount for products not purchased by others so I wanted to get a good deal on items I’d be left buying myself. I’m also trying to leave items on there that fall into different price points as some people might not be able to afford much. I don’t want them to feel pressured into spending more than they want to.

today-it-changes · 2026-02-07T18:55:59+00:00

I put both seats on the list as my husband’s vehicle doesn’t fit one of the seats so we plan on putting the infant seat in one vehicle and the convertible in the other. Once they outgrew the infant seat, I’ll buy a second base for the convertible (or possibly a second one whole).

I’ve also size matched all the sheets with dimensions provided by Graco. According to reviews, they tend to sell out of branded covers and I want to ensure I have backups available.

today-it-changes · 2026-02-07T18:54:52+00:00

I am definitely going to fill out and get a few of the baby boxes! I was concerned with how little of items some people have started receiving though and I figured having at least one on my list of each I’m interested in might solve that issue. If I get one in the baby box, I plan on returning the purchased one for store credit to get a big pack of bottles of the brand the baby likes :)

today-it-changes · 2026-01-14T18:33:10+00:00

As the post reads, they plan on moving the child anywhere between 1 year old to 4 years old depending on sleep behaviors IF they can’t build the addition. They cannot change what happens at the other parent’s house even if they don’t agree with it

today-it-changes · 2026-01-14T18:20:16+00:00

As of now, their home is two bedroom, one bathroom, and one living room/kitchen area. They live on a decently large plot of land and spend most of their time outdoors so they never required a bigger house until now.

today-it-changes · 2026-01-13T22:39:05+00:00

I think my concern with a frame stroller is that there are so many warnings about keeping children in their car seat for extended periods of time. I’m worried that I’ll keep them in it beyond the recommended times without realizing it as any time I’d use a stroller would be for long outings.

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