Do We Need Anything???

So I feel really weird addressing this subject in this manner, but I have fielded numerous questions about this over the last several weeks.  I will post the information here so it is readily available for those who want it. 

We will NOT be having a baby shower for Beana, primarily because many of the things that we got at Gracie's shower are still brand new and in the packages.  Also because, as the mother of a wonderful friend says, 'we don't celebrate the baby until the baby is here.'  It's hard for us to not follow that philosophy at this point.

For those who really want to know what we still need in preparation for Beana, our Amazon, Wal-Mart and Babies-R-Us registries are still active.  I assumed that they would be eliminated by the retailers after a certain period of time (Target deleted our registry), but I just found out that I am wrong.  WE ARE NOT ASKING YOU TO BUY US THINGS, but people are starting to ask, so here are the links to what is left of our registries...

We do NOT need any clothing for the first 6 months - I repeat, we do not need any clothing.  I think that we are also good on blankets, changing pad covers and bibs.  For several reasons, we are also planning to do cloth diapering most of the time.  Cloth diapering has actually come into its own, and is quite different than it was 30 years ago...it's not just a piece of cloth, a couple pins and a rubber cover.  It's going to require a little money up front to get our 'stash' built up (compared to just buying disposable diapers as we go over the first few months), but in the long run it will be more cost effective.  Donations accepted if you wish to give them, but they are certainly not expected!!!  :-D 

Amazon.com Registry (click the link)

Most of the stuff here is related to diapering.  

Babies-R-Us (click the link)

There are only a few things left on this list.  The most important at this point are the bottles.  

WAL-MART REGISTRY  (click the link)

Many of the things available for purchase online can be shipped to the local store, eliminating shipping charges.  If you are shopping in the store, print this off and take it with you.  The cashier can scan the bar codes and the items that you are buying - it will be reflected on our list so we don't end up with duplicated items.  Under the two bar codes there is a little box that says 'Sort this list by:'  click on "received" and give it a minute.  The list will sort out the things that have not been purchased.  

There are some things that are more important than others for us to have sooner than later.  Things that we need to get in the near future are: 

- breast milk storage bottles and bags

- crib sheets

- waterproof crib mattress pads

- Fisher Price floor jungle gym

- Angelcare monitor
- Bumbo seat and tray

(Crib and mattress are already taken care of, just not reflected on this list)

Things that can wait are:

- Tiny Love developmental toy (in a few months)

- jogging stroller

- play yard gates

- shopping cart cover