tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571128560813082732.post6300924749402560800..comments2023-10-02T11:30:20.353-04:00Comments on Just 1 Step: The "Must-Haves" Baby Registry ListKara @ Just1Stephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15807231820370637387noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571128560813082732.post-88133806047275658372014-10-25T13:23:37.118-04:002014-10-25T13:23:37.118-04:00I really like the list, and most of the time you a...I really like the list, and most of the time you add that this is what you prefer, but want to point out that a nursing cover is not a "must have" if you are nursing. Many moms do not like or use them (myself included), and I found that if I wanted something to cover- when my baby slept, not so much for nursing, but it can be used- a large, gauzy scarf from Old Navy was so much lighter, more portable, fashionable, and easier to use than a bulky expensive nursing cover tent.Rachaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571128560813082732.post-51196254070329488832013-09-02T20:47:02.307-04:002013-09-02T20:47:02.307-04:00List is great.. but it seems like a "what to ...List is great.. but it seems like a "what to buy" list instead of a "what to register for" list. So many things say "don't need now, wait till later" etc.. But for someone who is cash strapped, it seems like it would make a lot more sense to ask for things you WILL need as well..Katie Davisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571128560813082732.post-22390902171174150652013-06-30T01:08:23.057-04:002013-06-30T01:08:23.057-04:00THANK YOU!!! I am trying to start shopping for bab...THANK YOU!!! I am trying to start shopping for baby girl coming in october and had no clue where to start!! this seems like its going to be a lot of help, and I love how you keep it real. I really don't want to get all kinds of things that I will probably not use. THANKS!!Valnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571128560813082732.post-29479454428130095682011-01-12T12:53:34.809-05:002011-01-12T12:53:34.809-05:00Good post! Thanks for the list, I enjoyed reading ...Good post! Thanks for the list, I enjoyed reading your thoughts on different items. :-)Calliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10861361418450032311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571128560813082732.post-47623842060463700652011-01-11T17:40:50.306-05:002011-01-11T17:40:50.306-05:00Hey Kara,
Great post on baby gear.
Here's my...Hey Kara, <br />Great post on baby gear. <br />Here's my 2 cents (just because I had fun making adjustments to my own list as I read yours, so I figured I would share it.)<br /><br />We didn't have a bundle me for Haley's car seat, but I hope to get one for number 2 since it won't fall off (or get kicked off) like blankets often do. <br />For the lightweight or umbrella stroller it helps if it has some storage space, a little hanging bag is fine and can even hold cups if your careful. Also make sure the handles <br />A Backpack is great for hiking, It can be used until they are a little older and the frame helps you get the baby in and out. <br />The jumpers freaked me out too, but a friend gave us hers and after assuring me of it's safety we used it, and Haley loved it. <br />The exersaucer was great too from about 6-12 months. It's not necessary but a good alternative to just playing in the pack n play when you need your little one out of the way and out of harms way for cooking etc. <br />Our favorite bibs were and are the one's my Nana made out of dish cloths, they're big and absorbant.<br />I likes the cloth nursing pads a lot, but the nuk disposables were great for the first few weeks when there was a lot of excess and for when Haley had thrush. <br />I had a nursing cover but preferred using a blanket because it seemed to tangle things up, but I've heard great things about the ones with a little bar so you can see your baby, I'm hoping to get one of those for number 2.<br />Our highchair was great but we didn't use it long. Going from Bumbo to booster seat would work just as well and is portable (but we move back and forth between 2 houses so carrying a bulky highchair was not an option.) <br />I guess that mens add bumbo seat to the list too. <br />Snack containers became useful at around 6 months.<br />For the tub I like the seat that stores toys and that can be used later as a step stool, It's not necessary but it's nice. <br />We ditched the diaper bag at around 8 months for a little cloth backpack that can hold more, with snacks and toys in the mix the diaper bag was getting too crowded. <br />The only specific crib toy we really liked was a little piano Haley could play with her feet, she loved it, but it's not necessary. A little mirror is also nice. <br />To toys I would add some black and white pictures for the time when all your baby can do is stare, it' nice to think they have something interesting to look at. <br />I personally am a fan of 4 mattress pads only 1 fitted) and 4 crib sheets. Layer and remove as needed. But that's just because I hate taking the mattress out of the crib, 2-3 should be enough. <br />Finally I likes having 2-3 waterproof pads for the changing table (boppy makes some nice longer ones) In the early months when accidents were common they saved me from changing the pretty/ softer changing pad cover several times a day. <br /><br />So there are my thoughts, sorry this is so long Kara, I've been out of blogging for a while and it feels nice to share.Vanessa Washburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01012597034519283702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571128560813082732.post-10694901122593794852011-01-11T16:01:49.852-05:002011-01-11T16:01:49.852-05:00holy crap that's a TON of stuff you "need...holy crap that's a TON of stuff you "need"!!! (to answer your stationary enterainer question, it's an exersaucer..like a walker w/ no wheels..google it, we had one and we used it for both kids, life saver!)I would say you don't need much when they are a newborn! I think you learn your lesson the 2nd time around :) thankfully everything we got for Ryan we've used for Molly (we got a travel system stroller, we still use it and used the infant seat for both kids since they are close in age)Even as they get older you'll find they still don't need much! A few sippy cups, a fork and a spoon, some plastic plates (because they will throw the plate!)Good list and so right on most of your opinions!!Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889867056453841875noreply@blogger.com