I'm getting ready to have my first baby. My husband and I know we want to have more than one kid, so when registering for baby gear (strollers, bedding, high chairs, play yards, etc.) should I expect the items I get for this baby to hold up for the next kid or two, or will i have to replace most items with every kid? Also, what is everyone's opinion of the best baby registry site?
2006-12-06 13:44:34 · 7 answers · asked by bulldogsfan 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I would plan on keeping everything IF you have the space to store it. Otherwise you could always bring it to a consignment shop once you are done with it (Once Upon a Child http://www.ouac.com is awesome!) and get cash from it to buy other stuff you need.
If you have the space it'll definitely save you to keep the stuff. I'd say the crib, carseat, stroller, swing, baby gates, walker/exersaucer, bouncy seat and many other things will hold up.
I think Babies R us is overpriced personally. I registered at Target. Target and Walmart are sort of similar but target has better quality baby products.
My sister registered with Baby depot (part of Burlington Coat Factory) and she liked them but boy were they expensive. I personally see no reason to spend $400 on a crib when ALL cribs are made to teh same standards of safety.
Registering is a lot of fun though... good luck and have fun. One tip if you go to Target - register in the store. If you register online then most of what you picked will only be able to be found online. But if you register in the store people can shop at the store or online. Their shipping is very fast too.
2006-12-06 14:06:42 · answer #1 · answered by Rae T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should hold up if you buy quality items. There are some things that will need to be replaced regardless, though, depending on how long you wait to have the second - a car seat should be under 3 years old per safety regulations, bedding may not make it either. Babies r us is a good place, they have everything.
Congrats!
2006-12-06 13:54:13 · answer #2 · answered by rgdet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good quality items will last for your future kids IF you look after them. I have cot, high chair, pram, basinet, bath and change table....even clothes......that I have put away for my next child and they are in good condition. You'll have to expect some scratches, bite marks and stuff like that on the items. I'm not sure about a registry becuase I never did one of those. My parents came shopping with me and they paid for almost everything that I needed.
2006-12-06 13:56:28 · answer #3 · answered by trueblue_aussieacdc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will depend on how hard they are on the item. My son never used his swing. He hated it. It is perfect condition. The Baby Einstein exer saucer?? That would need some parts replaced!! LOL I liked Babies R Us for my registry. People could check it on the computer or at the store. They also had a pretty reasonable return policy.
2006-12-06 13:50:26 · answer #4 · answered by Terrie D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should expect what you get to last more than one child. If you take care of it and you're not to hard on it.
2006-12-07 01:52:44 · answer #5 · answered by kittynala 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes most will hold up wal-mart is one of the best cuz it is international
2006-12-06 14:18:56 · answer #6 · answered by bird 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hey mom anyway that works for you, anything that you feel will turn out for the best
2006-12-06 13:49:46 · answer #7 · answered by ke-ke 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋