BabyShower...(advice please)
>- Hello Ladies!!!My babyshower is in a couple week. I have two registries; and I know for sure I left some important items off both (ie. carseat and stroller). I understand a lot of research needs to be put into picking such items. I've been told, "if it's at the store, it's passed all the safety test." :-W Well, if that's the case, why's there recalls posted in the store??? (sorry got off base)
Do any of you lovely preglys/mommies have advice or recommendations on a carseat and stroller? I would love to have a carseat/stroller combo 8->
And, if you've had your babyshower already, is there any items you'd recommend or items I would definitely need; but may have forgotten? Or any babyshower/registry advice in general?
I am a first-time mom, husband's a first-time dad, d day is quickly approaching...Between all that (pressure is on) I am sure I must have forgotten some key items or small things (that make a difference).
Advice Swap!!! ;-)
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Sucks cause I know I wont use the car seat a lot (in nyc) but I still need it to leave the hospital. I found one I love, and has good reviews at walmart. But I have no way of seeing how it is in person first, which is important to me.
As far as big stuff, I used a pack n play with bassinet and changing station, infant seat and big stroller, an umbrella stroller, a big swing (for my oldest; my youngest wasn't a big fan--he preferred his crib and mobile, which my oldest found boring, so some of this stuff you will have to base on your baby's preferences), a bouncer or portable swing...and that's really it. If you're breast feeding, the Itzbeen Baby Care Timer is very nice, and whether you breastfeed or not, a Boppy is useful. My kids liked the Bumbo, but I would suggest getting a used one because they're expensive and they really don't use them for too long.
I used a Graco infant seat for my kids, and the matching stroller. It was a nice set and has made it through two kids; in fact, it's still in good enough shape to make it through a third. I have a Combi side-by-side stroller, and that has been great, too. My umbrella stroller was $15 and is also still great, though that's a little rusty now.
When you go to pick your stroller and stuff, take it down off the shelf and see how heavy it is, how easy it is to fold up, make sure it will fit in your trunk, and make sure you can easily fit the car seat onto it. Also, make sure that you can still get to the basket underneath when the seat is fully reclined (that's the position it will be in when the infant seat is locked in place). For the infant seat, buckle and unbuckle it a bunch of times and carry it around on your arm for a bit to see if it's comfortable to hold.
I never used the diaper genie (I've found that scented trash bags work well for wet diapers, and dirty diapers we put in grocery bags and throw in our outside trashcan), bottle warmer or sterilizer, wipes warmer, or any other gadget like that. Other people swear by them, I know, but for me it was just extra junk in my already junk-filled house, lol.
BTW, thank you so much for your input!! (*)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004IYNIQC/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1307255954&sr=8-1
It's $679 and it comes with a bassinet and the regular seat. You have to buy the Chicco car seat separately, though. I guess it's a little pricey but the reviews are so good I fell in love with it. There are some good videos on youtube that show you all of the features, too.
My husband seems to be more about style, as he is hellbent on the three-wheeled (usually a) jogger's stroller. I explained to him the fact the baby has to be able to hold their own head before they're cleared to ride in such strollers...his response,"well, put it on the registry anyway... I can see you using it!" I, myself, am more concerned about the carseat to get the baby cleared from the hospital...
He talking about a jogging stroller :-|
So, again, Thank You!!!
Babies r us has jogging strollers that come with the car seat. My bf wants that cause he feels it will last longer with the wheels they have.
Mommy brain or pure unadultrated brain farts have taken hold...if I've not said it: Thank You for your input!!! (*)
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4089524
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10870672
http://www.toysrus.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2256202&s=D-ReviewRating-TRUS&pg=1
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10982167
but really, if you can, I'd advise to go to babies r us and really try them out. Its worth the time. Target has some on display too, but you cant roll them around cause they have a security thing on the wheels (losers, but i understand)
http://www.albeebaby.com/