For some moms-to-be (myself included), 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 Read more

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, Read more

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 Read more

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 Read more

Building a baby registry is a personal experience – every mama-to-be has her own vision of what she will need to care for her tot. While strollers and car seats are pretty universal, there are other items a first-time mom may overlook. When a LilSugar Community member asked for advice about her baby list, our readers were quick to give their opinions. Breast pumps received a "wait and see" Read more