We finished our baby registry. The amount of items they tell you that you need in order to have a baby is insane. I kept asking the husband, "is this really necessary? Do we seriously need that?" It still took several hours to go through the store and figure out what we would need, what would be nice to have and what we could do without. There were a few favorites though and I thought I'd share them with you:
1. Could B Sleep Sheep Sound Machine
This little lamb is so adorable for starters, but it is also great because it is a traveling sound machine for baby. It is soft and cuddly and I could have taken it for myself honestly it was that cute!
This wasn't the original stroller I'd picked out with the cute pattern on it, but when I went to pick up that stroller it was so heavy. I knew I didn't want to be lugging around, breaking my back over a stroller, no matter how cute it was. When I saw this stroller and the ease to which it opened and closed along with how incredibly light weight it was, I knew this was the stroller for me. The fact that it is neutral colors will be good if we happen to have a boy next.
Of course with the stroller you need a matching car seat. I like that the car seats now come with a base, so that you can just click the car seat in and out of the car without having to deal with the seat belt every time.
I have heard almost every mom I know recommend "the mommy hook." When I was a nanny they had one and they were great so of course I just had to add it to my registry. My only disappointment was they didn't have any in purple.
Also know as "pelican bibs," these are great! One of the first families I baby sat for had these and I knew when I had kids I'd have to have them as well. They are silicone, so easy to clean, and they have a little 'pocket' that catches all the food that either drops or is spit out. They are by far my favorite bib!
This is by far the most expensive item we registered for and we honestly almost didn't add it. But as a new mommy who will be returning to work, I desperately wanted a way to be able to see our baby girl, to know she is okay, and to calm my nervous heart. With this monitor I will be able to check in on her any time from my phone. We did a lot of research and are fully aware that there is a need for wifi security for these monitors so ensure our safety, but for the peace of mind and simple pleasure of being able to see my baby girl, this will probably end up being my favorite item.
I heard a lot of differing opinions about swaddle blankets. Most of the comments said it depends on the child, what they prefer. I decided to go ahead and register for some just in case. I added some cheaper swaddle blankets to the registry but I heard so much about this brand, the softness, how some kids will take it into toddler years, and that they are such a good quality, that I went ahead and added one pack. I love the print on this specific one, with the elephants and birds.
8. Headbands are Hair Bows
As you all know I love to do my own hair so I am very much looking forward to doing Alana Faye's hair. I registered for quite a few headbands and hair bows...now I just pray she is born with a lot of hair!
9. Clothes
As you also know, I love fashion, so I am so excited and eager to be able to dress up my little sweet thing in all kinds of adorable outfits. We registered for a few but I am sure people will buy her all kinds of outfits. We do plan on buying her "coming home" outfit ourselves though.
10. Toys
I left toys for last because I know it will be some time before she will really be able to play with anything. But we did register for a cute little tea set, a little play purse, a pint-size vanity table and a few other really fun toys.
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