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Congratulations! You're Having a Baby!
"To tell you the truth... I haven't even thought that far ahead"
Well, start planning because 9 months goes by fast!
Where do you begin?
The first thing to figure out is what you will need to get for your baby, and secondly you will need to decide what specific items you want. It is a good idea to read reviews and recommendations of other moms to help you with your decisions. And lastly you will need to decide where you want to register for these items. Being a first time mom can be overwhelming, and there are so many things to think about - from diapers to cribs. To help with this you need a good checklist and a list of stores with baby registries.Getting a Good Checklist
Getting a checklist can be one of the first and most important things you can do. Regardless of where you decide to have your baby registry or registries, a checklist is a must because it gives you a great starting point as to the items you will need to welcome your baby.Here's a sampling of a few checklists to get you started:
- Babies "R" Us Baby Registry Checklist
- Babies "R" Us is one of the most popular places to have a baby registry. They have a great checklist which you can use for planning your baby registry even if you decide not to have it at Babies "R" Us.
- Nursery Necessities Checklist
- The Expectant Mother's Guide has a very comprehensive "Buying for Baby" checklist which can help you plan your baby registry.
- ModernMom Baby Registry Checklist
- ModernMom gives you a two page checklist in Adobe Acrobat format for you to print out and use when planning your baby registry.
What Do Other Moms Recommend
- The Wise Mommy - Reviews of Everything for Baby and Mom
- The Wise Mommy is a product review and resource website which has new reviews posted several times a week. The reviews are of products that have been tried and tested by everyday moms.
Great Places to Have Your Registry
You need to register at one or two stores which have the items you want for your baby. You want to register somewhere where local friends and family can easily shop, where people can buy items for you and your new baby easily online, and a place that has a return policy, in case you need to return or exchange anything you might get.
If you decide you want to go with Amazon Baby then you're in luck! Everything you want or need on your registry is featured right here in this lens!
Here's a list of stores which are a great place to start your baby registries:
Betta Fish
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Blue Toile Bedding
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Modern Crib Bedding Sets
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Convertible Baby Cribs
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Babies"R"Us
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Walmart Baby
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Target Baby
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Baby Depot
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Amazon Baby
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Allergy Bedding, Allergy Mattress & Pillow Covers Factory Direct | Allergy Guard Direct
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Baby Trend Stroller
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Baby Trend Breckenridge Triple Stroller
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Birth Announcements
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Tandem Strollers | Graco Tandem Stroller | Safety 1st Two Way Tandem Stroller | Kolcraft Tandem Stroller
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Convertible Baby Cribs
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BabyLegs Arm Warmers
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Baby Carriers Backpacks
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Tell Us About Your Baby Registry
The Essentials
Infant Car Seats
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all infants should ride rear-facing starting with their first ride home from the hospital until they have reached at least 1 year of age and weigh at least 20 pounds. It is even better for them to ride rear-facing until they reach the highest weight or height allowed by their car safety seat's manufacturer. Many of the "infant only" car seats have weight limits up to 22-30 pounds.
Evenflo Embrace Infant Car Seat Base Taupe
Amazon Price: $34.89 (as of 12/27/2009) 
Strollers
It's a good idea to go to a store and try out a variety of strollers to choose which ones feel comfortable, maneuverable and portable enough for your needs.
Travel Systems
Combining car seats with strollers
Travel systems are an easy (and overall less expensive) alternative to registering separately for a car seat and stroller.
Baby Gear
By far the most used baby gear items in my home are:
The Boppy Pillow
- I used this from day one at the hospital, all the way until my children weaned from the breast and bottle. This is definitely one of the best items I had on my registry.The Bumbo Baby Seat
- Another fantastic item which came in useful once my children had good head and trunk control but weren't yet able to sit independently.Other great baby gear items include:
Nursery Furniture
Most people look for a crib and changing table to put in their nursery. It truly depends on how big your nursery is as to how extravagant you can get.Many cribs today are the convertible kind, where they grow with your child - going from crib to day bed to toddler bed. They are often referred to as 4-in-1 or 5-in-1 cribs.
Second only to the crib, my Shermag Glider
was one of the best items I got off my registry. I still to this day use my glider, whereas the changing table was maybe used for about a month.
Nursery Decor
Here are a sampling of items you would see if looking for a Jungle themed nursery.
Nojo Jungle Babies 6 Piece Crib Bedding Set
Amazon Price: $142.36 (as of 12/27/2009)
JoJo Designs 9-Piece Baby Crib Bedding Set - Animal Safari Jungle Contemporary
Amazon Price: $156.99 (as of 12/27/2009)
JoJo Designs Musical Baby Crib Mobile - Jungle Safari Musical Baby Crib Mobile
Amazon Price: $41.99 (as of 12/27/2009)
NoJo Jungle Babies Lamp and Shade
Amazon Price: $37.36 (as of 12/27/2009)
Breastfeeding Supplies
Bottle Feeding Supplies
Diapering Supplies
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The Cloth Diapering Alternative
Cloth Diapering Your Baby is a great resource if this is something you are considering.
Bathing Supplies
. My tub served me well for the last three years with two children. This tub is largest baby tub available, which was perfect for my big boys.
Baby Care Items
Layette Items
Safety Items
Summer Infant Day & Night Handheld Color Video Monitor with 1.8" Screen - Silver
Amazon Price: $145.12 (as of 12/27/2009)
Safety 1st Safe-Glow Nursery Monitor 2 Receiver Set
Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 12/27/2009)
Carbon Monoxide Alarm / Hardwire
Amazon Price: (as of 12/27/2009)
Items You Will Need Later On
Full-Size Car Seat and Booster
Stationary Entertainers and Jumpers
Highchairs and Booster Seats
Solid Feeding Accessories
Potty Training Items
Baby Proofing Items
Let Me Know What You Think!
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- Aug 28, 2008 @ 10:37 am
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- TheCandleGal TheCandleGal Aug 19, 2008 @ 6:11 pm
- GREAT lens! Very useful! It's nice to hear from real moms, not just ad agencies. LOL! I really appreciate your addition of the Toddler Shield Table Edge Cushion. Our coffee table has a glass top...that slips whenever the cat leaps onto it! Yikes! Of course, there's the option of a less dangerous coffee table...but it's nice to know we have options!
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- dkland dkland Jul 28, 2008 @ 7:06 pm
- I enjoyed your lens very much. You put so much good information into it!
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