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Baby Registry

What to Put on a Baby Registry
Baby Showers

The Everything-You-Need Baby Registry Guide

It's amazing just how much stuff a person as tiny as a newborn baby needs.
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It's amazing just how much stuff a person as tiny as a newborn baby needs. But as anyone who's gone through it before can tell you, babies are high-maintenance little people! If you're lucky enough to have friends and family who want to gift the new addition, they'll likely be looking to rely on your registry.

Consider registering at a larger, all-inclusive baby store, like Giggle or Buy Buy Baby in addition to a smaller, local specialty shop to provide the greatest variety in terms of projects. Sites like MyRegistry.com and AmazingRegistry.com allow you to create a customized registry from a variety of different online sources, making them a great option when family and friends are spread out around the country.

Make sure that you get the most out of your registry by following our guide to everything you need to bring home baby!

Alternative Baby Registries
Baby Showers

6 Online Baby Registries Every Mom-to-Be Needs to Know About

For some moms-to-be, there's something just slightly uncomfortable about specifying a "wish list" for friends and family to gift you and your new baby with.
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For some moms-to-be, there's something just slightly uncomfortable about specifying a "wish list" for friends and family to gift you and your new baby with. People expect it, though, and if you're having a shower, it's almost necessary to create a registry to ensure that you don't end up with a stack of identical baby blankets or frilly, feminine nursery decor for what you were envisioning as an ultramodern baby room.

The trick is to look at creating a registry as doing your loved ones a favor. They're not required to abide by it, but if they want to give you something special, and need some guidance, it's there. Alternative registries have become increasingly popular over the past few years, and the best thing about them is that they offer a wider breadth of options than heading to a single store. Here, six unexpected registry spots that we think are worth a click through — including one that's geared specifically toward Pinterest addicts (you know who you are!).

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For the Pinterest-Loving Mom: Babylist Organic and Eco-Friendly: Abe's Natural Baby One-of-a-Kind: Etsy It's All About the Benjamins: Deposit a Gift The All-in-One: MyRegistry.com For the Surprise Baby: NotFindingOut.com
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College Fund Baby Registries
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College Fund Baby Registries: Kid-Friendly or Are You Kidding?

A new trend in baby registries isn't the hottest stroller or a high-tech piece of baby gear; it's something that you won't put to use for a good 18 years.
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A new trend in baby registries isn't the hottest stroller or a high-tech piece of baby gear; it's something that you won't put to use for a good 18 years. While traditional rules of etiquette would advise against asking for cash gifts, sites like Instagrad and Deposit a Gift have made advances in taking the stigma out of requesting money. These services make it possible for friends and family to contribute funds to your tot's 529 college savings account with the click of a button. Through each site, you create a personalized web page that allows contributions to be made directly to your account, then share it with friends and family as you would with a traditional registry. You can of course keep your site open well beyond the infant years, allowing gifts to be made for birthdays and other milestones in your child's life. Considering that the cost of a four-year degree in 2030 will be upwards of $205,000, according to US News & World Report, it's never too soon to begin saving.

On one hand, this is an easy, hassle-free way for your loved ones to make a meaningful contribution towards your child's future. On the other, even with the bells and whistles, it may feel a bit forward to ask friends and family for a monetary gift. Where do you stand on the issue?

Must-Have Baby Gear
Kid Shopping

100 Baby Products We Couldn't Live Without!

Here comes baby — and with baby comes more "stuff" than a mom-to-be ever dreamed necessary.
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Here comes baby — and with baby comes more "stuff" than a mom-to-be ever dreamed necessary. So how's a pregnant woman to decide what's actually worth the splurge, and what's just for fun? She turns to her trusted friends, who've been there and done that already. And that's just what we're doing for you. We've racked our brains and gone through our notes to round up our favorite baby products of all time. Take a look, and tell us what we're missing!

Dapple Fragrance-Free Baby Bottle and Dish Liquid The Woombie Dwell Studio Nursery Bedding Jellycat Stuffed Animals Baby Gap Leggings Sandra Boynton Board Books Blabla Dolls
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Baby Gear to Invest In
Kid Shopping

Five Newborn Items to Invest In

Navigating the aisles of a baby superstore can be cumbersome for parents-to-be, but knowing which items to cut costs on and those to invest in makes the task less daunting.
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Navigating the aisles of a baby superstore can be cumbersome for parents-to-be, but knowing which items to cut costs on and those to invest in makes the task less daunting. From a safe crib to a firm infant mattress, there are a few goodies that are worth spending the majority of your budget on. Check out our slideshow for lil's favorite splurge worthy baby basics.

Stroller Swing Natural Baby Care Car Seat Carrier
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Bizarre Baby Products
Editor's Pick

10 Wacky Baby Products to Leave Off Your Registry

Tinkle tubes? Potty mitts? Nope, these aren't props from an SNL sketch mocking the absurdity of the baby product industry; they're actual items.
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Tinkle tubes? Potty mitts? Nope, these aren't props from an SNL sketch mocking the absurdity of the baby product industry; they're actual items.

After talking about how exhausting new parenthood is, one of the ideas that's constantly hashed out is the sheer amount of stuff that babies require. Some of that stuff is, of course, nonnegotiable: the baby needs somewhere safe to sleep, diapers, bottles, and clothes. Then there's all of the other stuff. Gear our mothers somehow lived without that we've come to rely on — video monitors, white noise machines, and smartphone apps that can do pretty much anything except nurse the baby. Here's where things get a little weird: amidst the many useful and innovative items introduced every year, there are a handful that range from being totally unnecessary to downright bizarre.

Click through for a selection of baby gear that might leave you scratching your head.

Chicken and Rib Appteether Teething Toys ($15) The Babykeeper Basic ($40) Pee-Pee Teepee ($10) Plush Pee and Poo Duo ($37) Tinkle Tube ($5) Zaky Therapeutic Positioning Pillow ($54) Heelarious High Heels ($25)
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Practical Baby Registry Essentials
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5 Practical Items to Add to Your Baby Registry (Even Though They Don't Sound Fun!)

Walking the aisles of a baby store, it's easy to get wrapped up in the plush towels, adorable mobiles, and the high-tech strollers.
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Practical Baby Registry Essentials

Walking the aisles of a baby store, it's easy to get wrapped up in the plush towels, adorable mobiles, and the high-tech strollers. While moms-to-be ohh and ahh over all of the options available to outfit their impending arrival, they tend to skip over some of the more practical items that line shelves, thinking they'll get to them in the future. Nail clippers, thermometers, and humidifiers may not be the cutest things on a baby registry, but they'll probably get used more than anything else! Check these and a few other practical items you may have overlooked when building your registry!

White Noise Sound Machine ($70) Light Dimmer ($20) Thermometer ($40) Humidifier ($45) Baby Grooming Kit ($19)
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Items Every New Parent Needs
Editor's Pick

5 Items No One Tells You to Add to Your Baby Registry — But You Should Buy

Moms love to give advice.
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Items Every New Parent Needs

Moms love to give advice. From the best baby bottles to the perfect stroller, ask any mama who's BTDT, and she's sure to offer up an opinion. When an expectant woman is building her baby registry, she'll get input from every mom she encounters on the street. While she'll likely fill the list with swings, blankets, and toys, there are some items experienced moms seem to forget to mention. Here are 5 items moms-to-be might not find in baby emporium, but may want to pick up before the lil one arrives!

Hands-Free Pumping Bra ($39) Blackout Shades Grab-and-Go Snacks ($1) Happiest Baby on the Block ($26) Gripe Water ($7)
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Baby Gear Recommendations
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Lil Community: Baby Gear Wish List!

A trip to the local baby emporium can be overwhelming!
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A trip to the local baby emporium can be overwhelming! This question was submitted by saveby in the Ask Anything box.

What's on your baby gear wish list? Which stroller? Crib? Car seat? High chair? What else?

Motherhood is a mind-boggler! Before driving yourself crazy looking for answers, head over to the LilSugar Community and type your inquiry away in our Ask the Community Anything box.

Review of Mamas and Papas Astro Magic Bouncer
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Mamas and Papas Astro Magic Bouncer Gets Lil Feet Kicking

Bounce around! Following our introduction to Mamas and Papas strollers last month, we were excited to get our hands on the British import's adorably sleek Astro Magic Bouncer ($200).
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Bounce around! Following our introduction to Mamas and Papas strollers last month, we were excited to get our hands on the British import's adorably sleek Astro Magic Bouncer ($200). The bouncy seat can be used with MP3 players or one of four different entertainment packs ($30 each). With kick-activated light shows and three vibration settings, we were eager to put the chair to the test when the company sent us one to review.

Who is this product designed for? Though it says it is designed for newborns through 6 month olds, it seems more appropriate for infants of at least 4 months who can hold their heads steadily on their own.

Is it practical? The Astro Magic Bouncer isn't a necessity, but it is fun!. Larger than the standard bouncy seat, it is not as portable as its competitors which can easily be moved from room-to-room.

What sets it apart? The extra-large plush seat is like a luxurious easy chair for infants! Its positioning also places tots higher than other seats, allowing curious babies to see the world around them. Best of all, it connects to your iPod, allowing mama to choose the music her lil one listens to, while giving the wee ones the ability to make the music play by kicking their feet on an interactive kick pad. The seat's Toy Bar features a light show that mesmerized our lil tester.

What could be better? The size/portability could be better. It takes up a lot of room, does not fold for travel, and isn't very portable. The seat's height is not adjustable, making it hard to use with newborns. And while it is built with bells and whistles, it is rather pricey for a toy that will only last until a tot can sit up on his own (around six months).

Did it make baby happy? Yes, very happy! Our 5-month-old tester spent a good 30 minutes in the seat and was never bored. In fact, we felt the need to remove him before he did!

Would I buy it? Probably not. It isn't practical, it takes up a lot of room, and it is expensive. However, I wouldn't return it if someone gifted one to me! The Astro Magic Bouncer has awesome features that will entertain a baby, but the chair isn't a necessary addition to the nursery.


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