what will you NOT register for this time? (what did you realize you didn't need?)

[Lues]

To all not first timers.... (although you're also of course welcome to chime in if you have thoughts!)

What typical "registry-stuff" will you NOT be registering for this time, or did you realize you never really needed?

 

[wannabemomy37]

Following!

 

[m0mmyCool]

A bassinet and bath tub. They're not meant to be used long and We barely used our bassinet last time.
Another thing is the diaper genie. I liked using disposable scented bags for diapers and just throwing them in the regular trash. Less expensive.

 

[happynewmom1]

A bassinet and bath tub. They're not meant to be used long and We barely used our bassinet last time.
Another thing is the diaper genie. I liked using disposable scented bags for diapers and just throwing them in the regular trash. Less expensive.

Same here! We decided against those exact things this time as well. Another thing is stroller.. We don't have one anymore and didn't put it on the list. I tend to baby wear. We stuck to the basics this time. Diapers, wipes, diaper bag, breast pump and bottle type things. We never used anything like a changing table or wipe warmer or anything too fancy like that but that's a personal preference too

 

[Scout]

Had but didn't use/need: bassinet, baby bath, hooded towels, bottle warmer, microwave sterilizer, change table, frilly outfits, wipes warmer, diaper bag (I used my large vera bradley tote instead bc it was comfy to carry and I liked it)

 

[MindUtopia]

I think second time around I probably wouldn't need anything. But things I didn't use the first time: moses basket (my daughter slept in it once for 20 minutes, then we used it as a toy basket for the next 2 years, finally gave it away a few months ago), clothes that aren't vests/sleepsuits for the first 3 months (beyond that we started to dress her more in actual clothes, but really the first few months it was just sleepsuits day and night), I also don't think you need much in the way of toys for the first 3-4 months. Babies just like to be held. They don't really need to be entertained. We also didn't use a carrycot (didn't have one either). We either wore our daughter in a wrap (moby wrap is a godsend!) or if she was in the puschair, we just kept her in the car seat (she was never in there hours on end so wasn't an issue to make sure she lied flat).

Things that I think were absolute must haves though: moby wrap (seriously, a sanity saver), lots of muslins (we still use them daily and our daughter is 3), and if you plan to bottle feed, an electric steam steriliser and maybe even the perfect prep machine (didn't have one, but if I was to bottle feed at all next time, I would get one).

 

[cscbeth8421]

We never used a sterilizer...we never sterilized the bottles or nipples...like ever. lol i will probably buy new nipples and sterilize the bottles once before we use them for #2. A sound machine for the baby....we used an old ipod with a free app (still do at 1.5). Graco lounger or rock n play was amazing for the first 4-6 months. We brought it everywhere...he slept in it while we were away (didnt have to bring the pack n play), brought it on the beach, outside on the patio, around the house while cooking and folding laundry and he slept in it next to the bed (head elevated because of reflux). Strollers i feel like are a rip off. I always thought i would get a jogging stroller and take the baby on runs with me, but lets be honest, if im going for a run, im going ALONE! lol carriers are also amazing. I will be purchasing a solly wrap for #2 so i can be more mobile with a toddler around (be able to chase him, play on the floor and just be out of the house with the baby securely fastened to me.) We never got a wipe warmer (babies will scream during diaper changes...warm wipes or not), we did buy a bottle warmer before i went back to work to help the MIL while she watched the baby....and we ended up using it a bunch too....but only for a few months, then we just did cold formula and he could care less. get a TON of burp cloths! We used the cloth diapers, they were absorbent and the more you have, the less often you HAVE to do laundry. I think we got 30 and still use them for diaper changes and to clean up after meals. They make good rags for the future too!

 

[Lues]

All so helpful! Thanks everyone

 

[Itsychik]

I know a lot of people say they wouldn't/didn't use a diaper genie, but contrary to the rest we didn't have one when DS was born, and after using it while visiting my parents we bought one after DS was a year old and have used it every day ever since (for the past 3+ years).

We also do use our hooded towels (especially now that DD is nearly 2 and likes to take off running around naked after her bath, the hooded towel stays on her head so she runs around like it's a cape). And we used the baby bath... but we don't have a bathtub (only a shower) and while we could wash both kids in the sink when they were infants, the baby bath tub was invaluable as they got a little bigger (and we still use it by putting it in the shower and both DS and DD like to sit in it and splash around).

I second the usefulness of a baby wrap (I used a Boba wrap). Although we used our stroller too.

Things we didn't use: muslins (we were given several packs, and we opened one and that was more than enough), frilly outfits (except on one or two occasions for pictures), we didn't have any wipe or bottle warmers. We got tons of blankets but used sleeping bags for the most part, and the most "useless" (even if well meaning) gift IMO are stuffed animals.

One of the gifts I use the most though is a car mirror for the back seat, so I can see my rear-facing baby/toddler. That's something I couldn't live without!

 

[Penguin20]

Nappy genie we used like 5 times then it was forgotten about as we live in a flat so kitchen is just next door but if I did have an upstairs I would of used it more instead of bringing dirty nappies down every time.
Changing table was never needed, I just brought a changing mat and used that and you can take it to any rooms without any hassle

Muslins for me were a must, my baby was very messy when breast feeding and she is a sickey baby so we can go through 5 a day sometimes.

 

[Caitie44]

I got a bit, er... Excited the last time I made a registry. I'd just left my ultrasound where we found out we were having a little girl, went to Babies R Us, and was handed one of those little scanners. It was like releasing a beast, lol! I scanned everything I could. Diapers, wipes, bibs, clothes, socks, booties, etc. I got home and looked online and deleted over half I felt like such an ass.

But really, this time around I'm being way more practical. No extravagant baby bedding (I may make my own if I absolutely must have some), bassinet, wipes warmer, bottles, pack n play, and a bath tub. I never used any of it except maybe a handful of times.

 

[minties]

Not sure what a registry is, but all we are getting are clothes, nappies, a baby carrier and something for baby to sleep on.

 

[SCgirl]

We never used the car seat covers- for a baby born the day after christmas. If it was below freezing, I'd drape a blanket over. not worth having to take off and worry about while driving.

I actually still use the diaper genie all the time over a year later- the big thing- don't get the basic one. be sure to get the one that you step on to open the top! the basic one is just a hassle!

we didn't need a specialized changing table... just bought one of those curved padded mats and put it on a dresser. again- still use it at over a year old.

Best thing on the registry? Aiden and Anias swaddle blankets! Followed by fisher price kick and play.

Things I wish I'd put on and ended up buying:
mirror for the car (to see rear-facing baby)
angel care monitor (monitors sound and breathing alarm)
convertible car seat- we ended up needing it by 7 months (he outgrew the infant seat by shoulder height- not weight)

 

[Larkspur]

I never did a registry in the first place but things we survived through both first and second kid entirely without are:

Bumbo
Jolly Jumper or Exersaucer
Diaper Genie (no idea what this is)
Cot mobile or projector
Rock n play/swing

 

[Marumi]

I won't list all things we did not need cause it would be too long...but general hokus pokus like wipe warmers and other gadgets wasn't needed.

Something not everyone may agree on:
Diaper Bag - Did not like it, did not use it...sure, diapers have to be stored somewhere, but since I like and collect handbags picking a diaper bag over my pretty bags just wasn't an option...not only bc it does not always match, but also - boredom.
So that might be relevant for anyone who considers the fashioable aspect
This time I will use stroller storage, a small organizer that goes on the stroller and aside from that carry my handbag. Should I not take a stroller, a medium to larger regular purse totally suffices for carrying baby items. I also noticed so many things I do not need to carry amd it is freeing to travel simple because you are already trying to deal with a baby.