Baby Registry 101

Also don't forget, if you have more than one vehicle it might be a good idea to register for an extra car seat base.

Strollers come in many variety of styles, sizes, and patterns, and the types range from baby strollers, double strollers, jogging strollers to umbrella 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.

Ideally you want your infant car seat to be compatible with your stroller. It makes things so much easier, allowing you to keep your baby in the seat as you transfer back and forth from car to stroller.

Travel systems are an easy (and overall less expensive) alternative to registering separately for a car seat and stroller.

Baby gear runs the gamut from carriers to swings and bouncers. A lot of these items can come in handy as a second pair of hands to help you care for and entertain your baby.

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:

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.

Many people like to choose a "theme" or color for their nursery decor. A lot of companies make matching sets of items, such as matching bedding, lamps, rugs, etc.

Here are a sampling of items you would see if looking for a Jungle themed nursery.

If you decide you want to breastfeed your baby, you may find some of these products useful to have on your registry.

Whether you are breastfeeding or formula feeding, these are some items you may want to have on hand if you would like to bottle feed at any point.

Newborn babies go through 8-10 diapers a day, which is approximately 300 diapers during the first month! If you decide to go the disposable diaper route then these are some of the items you might consider putting on your registry.

Don't forget about a sassy diaper bag to help tote around all of your diapers and baby supplies!

I am a big fan of the Primo EuroBath. 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.

A few layette items are nice to have on your registry. However, it really isn't necessary to register for onesies and clothes as people usually get these items anyway in addition to your registry. Plus it can sometimes be hard for someone to find that exact outfit you are looking for.