Im 2 months pregnant, and I was wondering in like 5 months when i have my baby shower what should i ask for, or register for on the internet??? what kind of items can be too greedy to ask for, that is if they are any...Im young, so i need a lil' bit of EVERYTHING, will everyone understand?? or think im being greedy???
2006-11-23 07:09:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Hi! Congratulations on your baby. Here's a few tips:
1. Most people register when they are around 5 months pregnant. Some popular places to register include Babies R Us (www.babiesrus.com), Target (www.target.com), and Baby Depot by Burlington Coat Factory. All three have in store AND online/internet registries. If you have alot of people who are out of town you might consider registering on www.babycenter.com which offers free shipping over a certain amount.
2. Register for stuff that you would buy yourself. Can you afford a $300 stroller? No? Then you probably shouldn't expect your shower guests to buy it for you.
3. Register for the essentials first. Before putting that $200 crib set on your registry make sure you have a stroller, car seat, and the other "important stuff" on there first.
4. Register for a variety of things in all price ranges. This way a shower guest is sure to find something they can afford. For instance, my registry had about 2-3 items over $100, 7-10 over $50, 10 in the $25-$40 range and the rest under $15. I knew that my parents would be able to afford the $100+ stuff but that some of my friends (or even co-workers) would be more likely to spend in the $25 range. Greediness only comes up if you see someone's registry and every item on it is over $100!
Congrats on your baby and good luck!
2006-11-26 15:10:45 · answer #1 · answered by Ali D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought the major stuff myself - crib, changing table, dresser. Then I registered for all the baby stuff. You can put the crib and stuff on your list if you like; I think anything that the baby will personally use or need isn't over the top. However, I have seen people who register for things THEY want. Ex: If you need/want a stroller, put it on your list. Ditto for carseats, a pack and play (if you want one), toys, high chair, clothes, bottles, sheets, etc. But, don't register for a digital camera or video camera (yes, I know people who did that). I also stayed away from disposable items and baby-related items that *I* would be using, such as breast pads. People like to know that the *baby* will be using the gift AND that it will be used more than once. (Although some people really seem to like to do their own "baby baskets" anyway, and will give you baskets with baby wash, diaper cream, etc.)
Online, you can check whether items have been bought or not, so I would register for the necessities at first, and, if it looks like items are being cleaned out, add more later. You may not know how many people are coming to your baby shower, and might end up running out of items. Try to have items in a range of prices. Some people may not have a lot of money to spend, or might be friends of your parents, so they're not going to want to drop 60 dollars on a baby gift. Other people like to splurge on babies, or go in together on a "major" item. I had everything from six dollar packs of onesies to a hundred dollar car seat on my list.
If you're hurting for money, be judicious in what you put on the list. Make sure you cover the basics (crib, mattress, sheets, car seat, a couple of toys, bottles if you'll be using them, etc.), and, at least to start, only what you'll "need" to get by. I'll be honest; I'm more likely to splurge on something if I think it's something the baby will need (ie. a car seat) than to buy designer clothing or something. Yes, it's great to get lots of stuff, but, what good is it going to be to have 6 sets of sheets and no mattress, if you get my drift?
Target has a great selection, and is easily accessible to just about anyone, either online or in the stores.
PS...you usually don't throw a shower for yourself; a relative or friend will do it, and they will usually include in the invite that "so and so is registered at store A and store B" or whatever.
2006-11-23 07:30:17 · answer #2 · answered by katheek77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a register on the net is a great idea, although some people do find that offensive. When you invite people let them know they have a choice of either buying what they want or doing the register that way its up to them, just make sure you choose a variety of prices. Another idea is maybe just ask people to do an annonimus cash gift like they do at weddings that way you get cash to go out and get what you want....
2006-11-23 07:33:09 · answer #3 · answered by vanessa p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
baby showers are very common now,so nobody will think that u're greedy.and they are getting you presents any way,so let it be something u really need.otherwise it's all gonna be clothes and bottles.u can ask for the stuff that will cost u a lot,people will share and get it.like the bed,the car seat,the strawler,the high chair,the walker.see what u can get and what u give the priority after that....if not,then believe me,,,let them get you the diapers u will need for the first while.or take the money and buy it urself.that really costs.after the delivery u'll pay for many things,specially if u won't breast feed.
2006-11-23 07:19:29 · answer #4 · answered by Queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im sure people will understand do what i did just scan everything that you need and if you dont get it then o-well i guess you will have to buy it on your own...you lucky your even geting a baby shower i didn't get a baby show and i have 2 kids..i had to buy everything on my own..2 times... so be thankful that you have people that will buy you the smallest most useless gift
2006-11-23 07:13:13 · answer #5 · answered by allymay04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u baiscally need the crib, walker, highchair,clothes,&toys
2006-11-23 07:17:33 · answer #6 · answered by I'm a lier, im ugly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋