Expecting your first little bundle of joy? Registering for all the necessities for your new baby is fun but it can be a bit overwhelming. I know walking into the store I was certainly overwhelmed trying to decide what we would need. Swings, bouncers, bottles, pacifiers, the list goes on and on. I think my hubby and I went around the store 5 times back and forth when we were registering!

The best advice I can give is to sit down and make a list of all the items you want before you go in to the store to register. Because when you walk in you will get distracted – especially by all the tiny adorable baby clothes and tiny itty bitty baby shoes! By making a list for yourself you can prevent accidentally forgetting to register for an important item.

Here are a few I would definitely recommend including on your registry –

• Crib Sheets – nice soft ones
• Sleep Sacks – safe and snuggly warm for baby
• Burp Cloths – having two babies with reflux burp cloths were a hot commodity in my house
• Diapers – lots and lots of diapers 🙂
• Pack-and-Play – Great for at home and trips to grandma and papas!
• Swing = my lifesaver, my girls only took naps in the swing
• Exersaucer – hours of fun/baby containment = priceless

Also here is a tip – Stick to gender neutral colors and styles for the bigger items. Chances are you’ll be hanging on to the bigger items for when baby #2 comes along 🙂

If you’re ready to put your registry together Babies “R” Us has a GREAT deal going on now, the Sweetest Registry Deal!

For the first time ever, you can get up to $200 for purchases made from your registry. Simply create your Baby Registry between Sept. 16 and Nov. 15! Then you’ll receive a Promotional Gift Card e-mailed to you approximately 10 weeks after your expected arrival date, valued at 10% (up to $200) of the items purchased from your registry.

If you register in-store, you will also receive additional perks, such as a special welcome package, which includes a Baby Registry Planner with a full checklist of essential items, invitation cards to inform family and friends that they are registered at Babies“R”Us, a $5 off $25 coupon, product samples and more.

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