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Stuff on My Baby Registry I Really Didn't Need (And Neither Do You)

Posted by Jacqueline Burt
on May 1, 2012 at 6:30 AM

baby showerCreating a baby registry is supposed to be helpful, right? The whole point of a registry is to make life less stressful for new parents by making sure they're all stocked up on infant essentials well before the little one arrives. Or so I thought, until I was pregnant with my first baby. That's when I discovered how very stressful the process of picking and choosing the perfect items for your unborn child can be. 

Seems like every mom you meet has another "must-have" for the list:

"Make sure you register for a travel crib! That thing saved my life!" "Oh my god, I would have gone crazy with that vibrating bouncy seat. Do you have one on your registry?"

By the time my baby shower rolled around, I was convinced my future success as a mother depended on what I would find when I ripped all the pink bows and pastel wrapping paper off those boxes. Please, please let there be a bouncy seat!!

Then my daughter was born. And guess what?

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Drew Barrymore Is Pregnant: Here's Proof!

Posted by April Peveteaux
on Apr 16, 2012 at 1:20 PM

drew barrymore pregnantIt's time to play another round of pregnant celebrity watch! Just as Jessica grew and grew until we all were like, "Say it already, sister!" Drew Barrymore is the next celebrity that is getting the full-on "Is she or isn't she?" treatment. Personally, I hope it's true. Heck, I'm even hoping for twins.

I just love that Drew Barrymore. Ever since she won our hearts as Gertie in E.T., we've all watched the adorable member of Hollywood royalty grow up. Sure Drew has had some rough spots: addiction, divorce, that second Charlie's Angels movie. But she keeps smiling and being all quirky and cute through it all.

And that is exactly why we're all yammering about the fact that Drew Barrymore may be pregnant. No, Drew Barrymore is TOTALLY pregnant. Here's how we know:

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Pregnancy

The Real Reason Assembling Baby Gear Is So Darn Hard!

Posted by Jenny Benjamin
on Jun 14, 2011 at 6:35 PM

black cribThis 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?"

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Pregnancy

What Does a Baby Really Need In His Layette?

Posted by Jenny Benjamin
on Jun 7, 2011 at 7:21 PM

baby clothesWith 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.

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The Worst Baby Things to Spend Your Money On

Posted by Heather Chaet
on May 4, 2011 at 9:45 AM

baby headbandYou register for lots of things when you are preggers. You're nesting, you're swayed by all of the ohsocute hooded towels, strollers that have their own GPS systems, and all of those dang stuffed animals. And then, there's the clothing. Onesies that zip, button, or snap. Groovy baby jeans. Those smaller-than-you-ever-thought-they-could-be socks.

But be warned -- especially you mothers-to-be of girls! There are three main things you will be swayed to buy that you should not. Really. Trust me.

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Pregnancy

Cribs From the Future!

Posted by Christie Haskell
on Nov 26, 2010 at 9:00 PM

If you're looking for the most modern, high-fashion nursery, look no further than Baby Suommo for some of the most awesome, unique, futuristic designs.

The crib and bassinet both have soundless, multidirectional wheels (with brakes), and both come with a hypoallergenic and antimicrobial mattress and sheet set, comforter, and pillow, and the whole thing is lined with silk. Silk!

All have unique ventilation as well to help keep air flowing around the baby.

Talk about luxury! The rest of the collection is no less impressive. 

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Pregnancy

Pregnant Pink Gets a Baby Shower

Posted by Amy Kuras
on Nov 22, 2010 at 12:00 PM

pinkEven if you're not a fan of her music, there's no denying that Pink and her husband, former motocross racer and now tattoo magnate Carey Hart, are one hip, edgy pair of parents-to-be. Somehow I think they'll be forgoing the traditional baby shower for something a bit more rock star.

Let's imagine that you've scored an invite to the event. What sort of gift do you bring for a baby with two pretty unconventional parents? Here's what Pink might want to be adding to her baby registry.

 

 

 

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Pregnancy

The 'Don't Bother' Baby Registry List

Posted by Marj Hatzell
on Nov 16, 2010 at 5:00 PM

pacifier and baby
Pacifier sterilizing machines? NO.
When I was pregnant, I originally wasn't going to register. For anything. See, I'm a bit of a tightwad and I LERVE me a good, frugal deal. I honestly didn't see the point in registering for brand-new stuff that I either didn't need or could mooch from a relative in decent shape.

Plus, I figured it was better for the environment, blah, blah, BLAH.

I have a huge family so the shower was going to be a HUGE affair. A few relatives convinced me to register just for a few items that I did want brand-new (like car seats and strollers, since I had fairly strong opinions on those). And as I walked around the store with that little clicky-lasery gun, I just about wet myself laughing (yes, you can wet yourself laughing when pregnant. SHUT UP) at some of the crappity crap they convince you that you NEED when you have a baby. Chances are, unless you live in a Pottery Barn Catalog, you won't need some of these things.

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8 Tips to Avoid Being Scammed When Buying Used

Posted by Christie Haskell
on Oct 15, 2010 at 3:00 PM

Buying used is a great way to save money when you're having a baby. Craigslist and other used item websites can be an absolute godsend, but you have to know how to shop smart. For every listing with a great price and great product, there is a dangerous, overpriced, or completely un-usable item.

We already know you absolutely should not buy a used car seat (you can get new ones, safe ones, for free), and cribs usually aren't a great idea either, but what else should you avoid and how can you avoid getting scammed?

 

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Pregnancy

6 Really Unnecessary Baby Products

Posted by Christie Haskell
on Oct 6, 2010 at 3:15 PM

When a mom-to-be registers for her baby shower, or goes shopping for baby supplies, it's insanely overwhelming. It's almost impossible to figure out what you're going to need and want, and what you are going to end up hating.

Ask any mom friend, and one will swear by her changing table, and the next will insist it's a waste of money because you'll never use it.

Manufacturers want to assure you that you need their product -- that your life will be a thousand times easier if you just shell out some dough. Sometimes that's true! Sometimes it's just something you'll toss in a corner and never touch. And occasionally, the product is actually dangerous. Here are 6 baby items you really don't need.

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