register! Or not. Ha!
Last week we decided we would start our baby registry. I asked around and scoped out a few of my friends registeries for items we "needed". I know next to nothing about car seats, strollers etc so it was nice having opinions on the matter.
We arrived at BRU and it was show time. The nice lady at the desk gave us a booklet with a list of "must" register for items. I think I wrote papers in college with less words! Seriously.
B and I agreed that we'd just do the "important" items together, since lets be honest here...he really can care less about bottles and butt paste!! He was in charge of the gun (& reading the reviews) and surprisingly got way more into it this time than for our wedding registry.
We were doing well picking out high chairs, bouncy seats and I thought the rest would be a walk in the park. Then, we hit the car seat section. I was told by several friends about the Chicco car seat and we found it on the endcap. A friend suggested that I carry it around etc and get a feel for the different car seats (weight etc). The one I wanted to try still had the base attached. I thought I could just pop it off no problem. Well.....it wouldn't come off. I tried and tried and then gave up. Ben then decided to try and try and try! We stood there for at least 10 minutes trying to figure out how to take the damn (excuse my french, but thats what it was) car seat off the base. I finally gave up and asked for help. The nice man came over, took 2 seconds and popped the thing right out. Uh. Thankfully, it was really easy once you knew what to do.
We still have a few odds and ends (namely bottles etc) but I think Jack should be set!
It's amazing how much stuff a little one "requires".
Hey, Emily!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to recommend the Baby Bargain Book for your baby items. So full of tips and recommendations on what to buy and what not to blow your/everyone else's money on. It's amazing!
Best wishes!
FUN! your friend was smart to recommend that cart the carseat around because they do get heavy especially when you add a baby to them... we bought some big clunker with our first and my biceps got manly. If you're in the market for a baby carrier, I recommend the Baby Bjorn, lots of moms prefer the Ergo; I have both and the bjorn is always my go to. Eeeek I'm so excited for you and your Mr.
ReplyDeleteSo fun! Let wm know if you need any help. I'd love to help anyway that I can!
ReplyDeleteFun! Oh and learning how to fold down the stroller is a pain too :)
ReplyDeleteHaha everyone does that with the car seat the first time! I was like how on earth do you work these things?! Wait till you try to install it in the car. You'd think you need a PhD but once you do it once it's easy;)
ReplyDeleteI'll check into the baby bjorn. I was leaning to a sling type thing, but it will never hurt ot have options.
ReplyDeleteAny and all advice/tips etc is appreciated!