Being that I live in a one-bedroom apartment and clutter gives me an anxiety like no other, I've vowed to not go crazy buying my baby "stuff." When I was a newborn back in the day, I don't think my mother purchased items like diaper wipe warmers and bottle sterilizers. And you know what? I turned out in one piece! Truth be told, if I had a bigger place, it might be another story, but as long as my husband, baby, and I are residing in about 800 square feet, less is more.

There are certain items I won't go without, of course. And with the risk of sounding snooty, I won't skimp on these items either. From what I hear, and from what common sense tells me, it's just not worth it. Here are five baby items I plan on splurging on.

Truly one of the most daunting things I've had to deal with thus far in my pregnancy is figuring out what to register for (I'm lucky, I know). My experience with babies and infants is scant, and my knowledge of baby "stuff" is virtually non-existent. So, of course, when it came time to put together a list of stuff my little one and I will need, I had an influx of (welcome) advice.

Most of the suggestions were invaluable. I'm now schooled in the various types of swaddling blankets, and I'm 100 percent confident in the stroller I've decided to go with. But, in spite of my lack of knowledge, based solely on common sense, other things just don't seem all that necessary. In fact, they seem completely superfluous, particularly for a person who lives in a one-bedroom apartment. Here are five items I refuse to register for.

Parents of new babies born into our world of technology are given the opportunity to have their baby's every waking breath and thought recorded, reported and assessed in every way. For neurotic parents who used to just keep a written log, this is a great thing, something we might consider progress. But for most parents, by the time the "new" has worn off and your baby is four months old or so, you ought to be able to venture out of the house without carrying an iPhone link to your baby's crib.

The problem with technology is the more we use it, the more dependent we become and the more neurotic we become as a result. Take a product like the one from Withings that is a baby scale that links to your iPhone. It seems ingenious, right? For parents like me, who had underweight babies, this would have been a godsend five years ago.

If you're currently pondering the benefits of babywearing and wondering if a sling is the right thing for your family, watching the following video may just seal the deal for you. After seeing it, you may feel compelled to run, not walk, to your local baby store and register for one or just scoop one up then and there.

In the video, this subtly sexy Norwegian guy gives a demonstration on how to wear a baby sling. Without any words, he shows how to do it step-by-step from start to finish. It's actually as useful as it is entertaining to watch.

I for one am really excited for Jessica Simpson. She! Is! Having! A! Baby!! It got kind of annoying when people were begging her to just admit it when photos surfaced or her belly looking a little filled out. Let a woman announce her pregnancy her way! And what a beautiful way it was -- dressed up in a mummy costume with her declaring the rumors were true. How sweet!

Why I am so protective over a celebrity I never met, I will never know. I wasn't even a fan of her music, but I did watch her on Newlyweds and found her quite endearing when she burped and was confused about Chicken of the Sea. So I'm going to throw her a little virtual baby shower, which of course has some great ideas for any mama-to-be. I went to my friend Lindsay, owner of the adorable online shop Darling Clementine, for some of her picks.

Washing baby clothes in a special, gentle "baby" detergent falls into one of the many things we do when getting ready for baby to arrive. Many of us are now shifting away from the misleading "gentle" claims of "baby detergents" (that are often filled with many irritating chemicals and fragrances) and turning to detergents with more natural ingredients. Or so we think.

CBS News' independent lab studies of three of the leading, mainstream "green" detergents shows that they're really not that green after all, many contain some scary ingredients. Sadly, the U.S. Department of Agriculture allows any laundry detergent with 34 percent or more of bio-based carbon content to be categorized as a bio-preferred product, meaning it can be labeled "eco-friendly" or "green"... even with a third of it being petrochemicals! But I know some that are safer for newborn skin.

This weekend, my husband and I rolled up our sleeves, got out the toolbox, and went to work assembling the crib, putting in car seats, screwing down the changing pad, and all the other stuff we need to do before our twins arrive. Actually, I should be a bit more honest about that: my husband did all of the work. But, I was VERY good at giving moral support, and was super helpful when it came to reading the instruction manual or saying things like, "Wow, you did such a great job! Did you bring the box out to recycling?"

In the end, it was a success, evidenced by the fact that we now have a sturdy crib in our nursery, two car seats firmly latched into our backseat, and a dresser with changer top, ready to welcome its first poopy diaper! Looking back, it really wasn't so bad (says me). In the moment though, we kept asking each other, "Is there a reason they make baby gear assembly so hard?"

With just a few weeks to go until the arrival of my baby boys, I'm starting to load up on all of the essential baby gear. Cribs and car seats and strollers -- check, check, check. But when it comes to newborns and what kind of clothes they're going to need, my mind is totally boggled! Even the term, "layette," is intimidating, inspiring thoughts of precious wooden chests, full of meticulously-folded, fine-linen baby outfits, sheets of tissue (pronounced: tis-sue) between each delicate piece.

Of course, all my Mommy friends keep telling me that newborns really don't need that many clothes. Really? Because from what I hear, babies spit up and pee and poop themselves eight times a day, often with such force that it soaks through their diaper, their onesie, and the swaddle blanket! And you're telling me that just a handful of onesies will do? Yeah, right.