Baby Stuff

Hello friends and family,

On March 2 I'm updating this with the results of some research. Changes are in bold.

So we're trying to do our research and see what we'll really need for baby Mejia. I'm still not sure WHERE I should register. I've heard mixed reviews of Babies R Us and Target, and some are all online. Amazon has one. So this is a list of ideas and questions, and hopefully my friends and family will give me feedback on what works, where to register, what's too bulky, what's not really necessary, etc. I've been using Lucie's List for recommendations, but I need to try some of this stuff out.

First, what I already have been given:
musical ball toy
first Spanish words book
Chime and chew ducky and lion toys
monkey toy/blankie
winter hat
light crochet sweater and bootie set, probably for 6-9 months
2 newborn hats
1 hooded towel, ducky
6 0-3 month onesies
3 0-3 month footie pajamas
1 9 month long-sleeve onesie
Graco fast action fold jogger stroller w/ click connect car seat
Diaper bag

What I've found or been given 2nd hand:
more 0-3 month onesies
3-6 month PJs
1 sleep sack
some receiving blankets
some bottles
Crib
Bathtub
And we'll see what else. :)


And here's what I think we'll need to get for baby:

Sleeping/lazing:
Play-yard with bassinette (Graco Pack n Play with removable rocking cradle)
Play-yard sheets x2
Sleep sacks 2 0-3, 2 3-6, 2 6-9 2 9-12 mo
Swaddle Mes
Swing that plugs in. Batteries would drive me crazy. My sweet snugglebunny I think.
pacifiers
receiving blankets

Eating:
Baby Bjorn Bibs
Soft terry bibs
Bottles
Bottle sterilizer? Do I really need special equipment?
Insulated bottle bag
Convertible high chair- Fisher Price Space Saver makes sense to me. We registered for a different one because it allows more weight, but same idea.
Burp cloths
I'm planning on minimal bottle feeding, so hopefully I don't need a lot of bottle/pump equipment. I also want to do a method of homemade baby food I saw which is puree and pour into ice cubes, freeze, and toss them in Ziplocs. I don't think I need any special equipment for that.

Pooping:
Cloth diapers (Going to try Bum Genius AIOs, some cloth, newborn prefolds and covers, and see what works and purchase more down the line.)
Cloth diaper fasteners (Snappi?)
Disposal diapers for whenever it gets crazy (Pampers Swaddlers)
Diaper pail? (Decided to just do a trash with foot pedal and diaper liner)
Hypoallergenic wipes

Bath time:
baby shampoo- maybe Aveeno, definitely something mild
bath toys and caddy- I love playing in the tub!
2 ultra soft towels
Baby nail clippers
washcloths? I saw Aden and Anais brand recommended on Cricket's Circle

On the move:
Backpack carrier

Misc:
teether (I like the giraffe one)
baby gates?

Clothes:
short sleeve onesies 6-9 months, 9 months-1 yr

We have already been given some clothes, and I don't want to overdo it. But I think the cutest baby clothes are gender neutral animal stuff. I particularly love giraffes, elephants, lions, ducks, frogs, whales, and chicks.

Anyway, friends. Thoughts on the list? Product recommendations? Second hand things you don't use anymore? Please comment!

We're registered at Babies R Us and on Amazon. 
XOXO, Emily