This is focused on the items that everyone thinks they have to register for, but then a few years later, you find them buried in the closet covered in dust. The myth must be upheld though that these are necessary items, so you sweetly donate them to your pregnant friend or family member, and the cycle continues.
Top 10 Unnecessary Baby Registry Items:
1) Expensive Baby Bedding with Bumpers
Since most babies, like adults, don't always sleep perfectly in the middle of the mattress, often the bumpers are removed from the crib fairly quickly for fear of suffocation. Spend your time finding snuggly, warm bedding rather than the most beautiful that isn't functional.
Since most babies, like adults, don't always sleep perfectly in the middle of the mattress, often the bumpers are removed from the crib fairly quickly for fear of suffocation. Spend your time finding snuggly, warm bedding rather than the most beautiful that isn't functional.
2) Wipe Warmer
A warm wipe on the bottom may feel better than a cold one, but it only teaches your child to be intolerant of cold wipes. If they have never felt a warm wipe, they won't know the difference, and it will make it much easier for you to take your child out and about and have the ability to change them when you are not near an electrical outlet. You'll thank us when your baby doesn't have a fit every day at daycare when they pull out the cold wipes.
A warm wipe on the bottom may feel better than a cold one, but it only teaches your child to be intolerant of cold wipes. If they have never felt a warm wipe, they won't know the difference, and it will make it much easier for you to take your child out and about and have the ability to change them when you are not near an electrical outlet. You'll thank us when your baby doesn't have a fit every day at daycare when they pull out the cold wipes.
3) Microwave Bottle Sterilizer
A dishwasher works just fine. And don't worry, you'll have enough bottles to last you until you have a full load to run.
A dishwasher works just fine. And don't worry, you'll have enough bottles to last you until you have a full load to run.
4) Hooded Towel Sets
Yes, they are adorable. Who can resist a child dressed as a wet animal? But will your child resent you because there are no pictures of her dressed in a duck towel? Actually, she'll probably thank you!
Yes, they are adorable. Who can resist a child dressed as a wet animal? But will your child resent you because there are no pictures of her dressed in a duck towel? Actually, she'll probably thank you!
5) Expensive Brand Formula
Whether you are relying solely on formula or just supplementing with it, its expensive. Generic brands are pediatrician approved and are much cheaper, so you'll have more money for the fun stuff!
Whether you are relying solely on formula or just supplementing with it, its expensive. Generic brands are pediatrician approved and are much cheaper, so you'll have more money for the fun stuff!
6) Diaper Bags
Being a mother does not define you. So why should you carry a bag meant for nothing but diapers? Pick a large, comfy, stylish purse that you really like and fill it up. It will be more your style than any diaper bag and work just as well.
Being a mother does not define you. So why should you carry a bag meant for nothing but diapers? Pick a large, comfy, stylish purse that you really like and fill it up. It will be more your style than any diaper bag and work just as well.
7) Toys, Toys & More Toys
Toys are great. Kids love them. But you do not need to buy out the Toys R' Us. In fact, it is highly likely that your child would rather play in your Tupperware cabinet than with any toy anyway.
Toys are great. Kids love them. But you do not need to buy out the Toys R' Us. In fact, it is highly likely that your child would rather play in your Tupperware cabinet than with any toy anyway.
8) Cutesy Burp Cloths
Burp cloths should be for spitup and nothing else. Many nowadays are made to be cute and not functional. Before buying them, check the material to make sure they actually absorb. That cute design will not be worth it when it doesn't work at gametime.
Burp cloths should be for spitup and nothing else. Many nowadays are made to be cute and not functional. Before buying them, check the material to make sure they actually absorb. That cute design will not be worth it when it doesn't work at gametime.
9) A Million Different Creams
Aveeno and Vaseline can cure anything. Rather than trying to get specific creams for every possible ailment, just stock up on these two.
Aveeno and Vaseline can cure anything. Rather than trying to get specific creams for every possible ailment, just stock up on these two.
10) Expensive Clothing
The teeny tiny clothes are so precious. If you've got plenty of money to spend on something your child can wear for six weeks then go for it. But if you are on a budget, realize that children don't wear things for long. Shop consignment stores (odds are those clothes weren't worn very much either) or hand-me-downs from friends. Also remember that your little one will rarely be out of their jammies the first year anyway.
The teeny tiny clothes are so precious. If you've got plenty of money to spend on something your child can wear for six weeks then go for it. But if you are on a budget, realize that children don't wear things for long. Shop consignment stores (odds are those clothes weren't worn very much either) or hand-me-downs from friends. Also remember that your little one will rarely be out of their jammies the first year anyway.
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