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Baby Shower Registry List?

Does anyone have a comprehensive list of items you should register for before your baby shower? Or links to good websites with registry lists. I am so overwhelmed by all the items you need to have and don't know where to start!

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1. you can create a regestry at walmart.com or target.com or even go to babies r us online and you can do it all from your computer. Babies r us even have a checklist of things you might need. I suggest going to the babies r us website!
2. Usually when you register they give you a list when you sign up. Target has a really good one. Babies R us also has one. Also, relax. All the other mommies at your shower will make sure you get many of the basics.
3. go 2 babies r us website, enter a name like t smith or something common and u will have more examples than u need :) i love my baby bjorn with back support boppy pillow ventaire advanced bottles munchkin bottle drying racks munchkin bottle brushes soothie pacifiers boppy changing pad covers ultimate crib sheets waterproof lap pads disposable waterproof pads pampers swaddlers pampers sensitive wipes baby italia by serta 3 sided changing table pad infant seat and extra bases; easy, easy, easy and the stroller that matches and carrier snaps in bouncer swing that goes both ways and plugs in instead of batteries only mirror that goes in back with baby and i can look in my rearview mirror and see her whole self and the entire infant seat; has remote control lights and sounds for her entertainment if i want, but i just like it bc it is big and i can see her in it well.... cloth prefolded diapers (one pack) for burp clothes a baby clothes hamper and her own basket for returning clean clothes extra toy links! graco infant travel bed chicco playyard with bassinet, etc DIAPER GENIE 2--ppl complain about these, but i LOVE mine...we only use it for poopy diapers to make the refills last longer, no smell at all, and i have a sensitive nose!! DR. BROWNS FORMULA PITCHER!!! gosh, that's all i can think of now..LOL, sorry it is so long oh yeah, and my 'mommy car'; i now have my first car with a TRUNK and a usuable back seat and four doors and i am 34!LOL and for waste of money: huggies diapers, boppy body sling (baby loved it, but i couldn't see her face without opening it to look in...also was in a bad position to bop her on doorways or something..) BOTTLE WARMER we got the 'top rated' one and the bottles weren't even lukewarm...it's crap...
4. I love Pregnancy.com. It has a link to help you calculate your costs and one time buying products.http://www.babycenter.com/babyCostCalculator.htm?intcmp=Nav_Global_calandcalc_babycostfind Put everything you would want on there, it doesnt mean they have to buy it, and if they do, one less thing that you have to buy and more money to save. Things that i think are must haves: -Crib -Clothes -blankets -Bedsets & extra Sheets -Changing Pad (table if possible) -Baby Hygeine kit & First Aide -Tons of Bottles, Formula, and Diapers (You can never have too much) -Unless you plan to breast feed (no formula) or register for cloth diapers if you choose. -Car seat -Stoller -Burp Cloths -Baby Bath -baby Towels -Positioner -Bottle Brush **there are plenty of other things i can name...countless really, but in my opinion, this is one of your only chances that you get to just pick what you want without a limit and see what you can get, so i would take advantage of the opportunity and go for what you want.
5. Finding out you are pregnant, feeling your body changing, seeing the baby on the Ultrasound and telling family and friends about your wonderful news is all part of the excitement of your first baby. Your whole life is about to change in unimaginable ways and you want the world to celebrate with you. Of course there be someone wanting to give you a baby shower; and you can bet it will be so much fun. In order to help out all the guests and your sanity, it is a good idea to set up a baby registry at several stores that cater to baby items. Why a baby registry? Well, everyone who knows you will want to get you and the baby something will special. By registering at a variety of stores, it gives your well wishers a list of the items you really want and need. Plus, by using a baby registry at several stores not only do you give them wide selection of gifts while being convenient at the same time; it also will help avoid duplicate presents. This really isn’t being pretentious; it just makes sense as you will probably purchase many of your baby’s items yourself, so your family and friends need to know what else they can get you. What should you list in your baby registry? That’s a good question. The answer is fairly easy as well; list everything you want and need with a few things desired thrown in for good measure. Plus, you can design your baby registry around your own situation (i.e. amount of family & friends, your income, your feelings on what you want to buy yourself). Here are a few tips to get you thinking: You need to decide what you want to buy on your own, so nobody buys them for you. You also need to know that you will not get everything you list and to expect to receive something you did not register for. List items you really need - useful items like mattress pads, crib sheets, diapers, baby bath items, diaper bag, formula, wipes, soft toys, picture frames, baby book, onesies, towels, blankets and so on. Don’t leave off the larger items - list a stroller, a car seat, a highchair, a playpen, a swing or bouncy, video recorder, camera, carry sling, etc. List a few frivolous items as well - sterling silver rattle, baby booties, dress up clothes, hats and so on. GO OVERBOARD - it is always best to list as many gifts as you can, so your guests can find something they like for your baby shower gifts too. Why register at more than one store? Not all stores carry everything you need and there may be a few unique items you want that are only carried at specialty stores. And it offers your friends and family a choice of places to shop from. Here are a few stores to consider setting up a baby registry: Target - lots of clothes and everyday items including strollers, playpens and car seats, plus very affordable prices. Amazon.com - a huge variety of items from clothes to everyday items to strollers and more. Many items will ship for free when you spend more than $25.00. Pottery Barn Kids - unique and eclectic nursery items including crib sets, clothing, toys and furniture. One Step Ahead - another lovely website full of wonderfully different nursery items to delight one and all. Giggle.com - offers a unique variety of nursery items with a European flair, very chic. Babies R US -avoid registering here. It is the most common place to register, but they are more expensive and their selection isn’t great compared to other stores. Don’t feel bad about putting only 2 gifts on your baby registry from one store. All your gifts from all the stores you registered at will show up together on your registry website from AmazingRegistry.com. Now is a very important and memorable time in your life and you want to make it special for everyone around you as well. Creating a baby registry at a variety of stores will help make your baby shower that much easier for you and your guests. Once you complete your baby registries, do come to AmazingRegistry.com and set up your own registry website to manage all your store registrations. Your baby shower guests can access your site and get a complete and up to date listing of all the gifts you want from all the stores you registered at. It couldn’t be simpler and more convenient for you or your well wishers. If you're looking to register at more than one baby store, you should take a look at Amazing Registry, http://www.amazingregistry.com . It will bring together all the gifts you registered for from all the stores you registered at and display them on a single page. They give you your own free baby registry website like http://www.amazingregistry.com/Moncada that you can give out to your friends and family. It also shows you what was bought when from what store, and other neat pieces of information like how many gifts are still available, and their average price. You can also add a message to your friends and family on your registry website.