This started out as me just looking around to make a registry for myself.. I figured it’d be much easier this time around because by the third kid you pretty much know what’s essential and what’s superfluous.. But then I got to thinking about a few of my friends who are either preggers with their first baby or are looking to start a family soon.. So I thought I’d compile a list not only for the busy Mommy of three on the go but also for the first timers.. There’s a bunch of crap that stores are going to bombard you with but I’m here to tell you, you won’t REALLY need but 50-60% of that schtuff.. This list may seem a little long but don’t freak out - it’s only cause I’m giving you a little bit of choice and showing you what’s out there.. So if you’re up to it, here goes..
Logistics & Travel:
Depending on how mobile you are, you may need only a few of these things.. But if you’re like me and you plan on doing long distance trips, maybe even plane rides – here’s some useful gear..
Strollers ~ If you’re a first time mommy then I strongly suggest to you that you forget about those cute little “travel sets” that Graco and the like make.. Baby will grow out of those within 6 months time and you’ll end up looking for another stroller AND car seat, thus spending more dough. I’m the kind of gal that likes to get more for my buck so I buy things that are convertible or that can handle heavier children.
Universal Car Seat Carrier:
This can only accommodate those detachable car seats, not convertible ones that I prefer.. The upside to this is that if baby is sleeping you won’t wake them up, you can just slip their car seat onto this and go. The downside is that, like I said, babies tend to outgrow these seats quickly. But there are a few car seats that will get you a good 9 months use out of (see Car seats #)
Umbrella Stroller:
This is a Maclaren Volo (what I have) and I absolutely love it.. It’s such a smooth ride AND has storage underneath. It’s a bit pricey for an umbrella stroller ($100) but you can get a good quality umbrella for less than half that amount.. Umbrella strollers are fantastic because they’re compact and lightweight (which will matter when you have to schlep around a toddler!) My only suggestion, get one that has a canopy shade over it.. It’s useful to keep sun off baby AND you can throw a light jacket over top of it.
Lightweight Strollers:
This is a Combi City Savvy Select. These are sturdier than an umbrella stroller and will serve you best for a small baby when you’re using a convertible car seat. The downside is if baby is sleeping the car seat you’ll have to remove them and put them in this but hey! It’s a baby! They’ll fall back asleep eventually.. These are good for the money and you may not even want to buy an umbrella stroller if you have one of these babies (if you don’t mind the additional weight and bulk). There’s also little headrest inserts you can buy to place in these to make it more snug for newborns (Boppy makes some)
For Mommies of 2 – If you have an older child to tote around I HIGHLY recommend getting you one of these little beauties!
(You can get this from a website www.onestepahead.com)
It’s a double stroller with a standing platform and sit down seat so that your older/bigger child can hitch a ride by standing (fun!) or sitting when they’re tired.. The extra weight and bulk of it IS worth it! I got sooo many compliments on mine when I had it. My last one got stolen I think so I’m getting this one so I can cart around Tatum too
Joovy Caboose Double Stroller
Logistics & Travel:
Depending on how mobile you are, you may need only a few of these things.. But if you’re like me and you plan on doing long distance trips, maybe even plane rides – here’s some useful gear..
Strollers ~ If you’re a first time mommy then I strongly suggest to you that you forget about those cute little “travel sets” that Graco and the like make.. Baby will grow out of those within 6 months time and you’ll end up looking for another stroller AND car seat, thus spending more dough. I’m the kind of gal that likes to get more for my buck so I buy things that are convertible or that can handle heavier children.
Universal Car Seat Carrier:
This can only accommodate those detachable car seats, not convertible ones that I prefer.. The upside to this is that if baby is sleeping you won’t wake them up, you can just slip their car seat onto this and go. The downside is that, like I said, babies tend to outgrow these seats quickly. But there are a few car seats that will get you a good 9 months use out of (see Car seats #)
Umbrella Stroller:
This is a Maclaren Volo (what I have) and I absolutely love it.. It’s such a smooth ride AND has storage underneath. It’s a bit pricey for an umbrella stroller ($100) but you can get a good quality umbrella for less than half that amount.. Umbrella strollers are fantastic because they’re compact and lightweight (which will matter when you have to schlep around a toddler!) My only suggestion, get one that has a canopy shade over it.. It’s useful to keep sun off baby AND you can throw a light jacket over top of it.
Lightweight Strollers:
This is a Combi City Savvy Select. These are sturdier than an umbrella stroller and will serve you best for a small baby when you’re using a convertible car seat. The downside is if baby is sleeping the car seat you’ll have to remove them and put them in this but hey! It’s a baby! They’ll fall back asleep eventually.. These are good for the money and you may not even want to buy an umbrella stroller if you have one of these babies (if you don’t mind the additional weight and bulk). There’s also little headrest inserts you can buy to place in these to make it more snug for newborns (Boppy makes some)
For Mommies of 2 – If you have an older child to tote around I HIGHLY recommend getting you one of these little beauties!
(You can get this from a website www.onestepahead.com)
It’s a double stroller with a standing platform and sit down seat so that your older/bigger child can hitch a ride by standing (fun!) or sitting when they’re tired.. The extra weight and bulk of it IS worth it! I got sooo many compliments on mine when I had it. My last one got stolen I think so I’m getting this one so I can cart around Tatum too
Joovy Caboose Double Stroller
And since cool strollers such as these sometimes come sans cup holders you’ll want to get something like this
Stroller Pack from onestepahead
Car Seats ~ As I said, I like convertible car seats the best.. If you’d like to spend a lot of money in this department (such as on a britax) you’d certainly get a very luxe car seat but you really don’t have to.. Example:
This is the Zeus Convertible Car Seat – this baby will hold up to 40lb of kid, newborn to toddler.. This will also run you about $300
This is the Evenflo Tribute Convertible Car Seat – I have something similar to this and will be using it for my next baby as Tatum is getting ready for a booster car seat.. This one is $55 and has good reviews/from a reputable company.. There are little accessories that you can get for these that will boost its comfy points such as a..
Kiddopotamus Snuzzler (buy two for when one is dirty)
&
Prop’O’s Head Support (for an older baby, about +6mo.)
If you’d like to go with the detachable kind of car seat that you can take with you w/o moving baby around, go with something like this Evenflo Discovery
These only accommodate up to 22lbs but if the convenience means more to you go ahead and get it.. Beware of the Graco Snugrides though.. They’re cute but babies usually grow out of them @ lightning speed. I also highly suggest you get covers for your seats in your car, to put under the car seats as babies and toddlers spill A LOT and can mess up a good car PDQ..
(from onestepahead)
Another suggestion – buy a little baby mirror you can attach to the headrest of the seat you have your baby in. You’ll be able to look back @ your schnuckums and know they’re okay (or even when they’re not).. They make mirrors that are fun for baby too! Like..
Fisher Price Deluxe Auto Mirror with Lights
Airport Travel ~ If you plan on traveling through some airports with your spawn you might want to look into these little contraptions
Baby B’Air
You’re basically just strapping your kid to you.. A sling or front carrier would serve the same purpose I’d imagine but this looks like it’d be easier for you to buckle yourself in as well so it might be worth it. Some people like to bring their babies car seats aboard with them but that requires you buy an additional seat. With a baby you’ll be dealing with it the whole time anyway so until they’re age 2, I think buying a seat is a waste and lugging a car seat is too burdensome.. However, if you DO want to lug around that car seat you can get a..
Gogo Kidz Travel Mate
And if you have a big strong husband you can get a Pac Bac (available @ http://www.onestepahead.com/) – I’M sure as hell not wearin’ the thing.. lol!
And if you want to check-in your car seat but want it to stay clean you can get a
Wheel Easy Car Seat Carrier - I have one for my stroller and it’s a lifesaver since it has wheels on it.. I attach mine to whatever large wheeled suitcase I have and cart it around that way..
As far as diaper bags go, I am lovin’ this JJ Cole Logic Diaper Bag
It’s quite slim and isn’t froo froo so your husband won’t mind wearing it.. (it does come in different colors). Despite its size it carries quite a lot.. Besides, when you’re out and about you won’t want to be weighed down by a traditional bulky diaper bag.. If you want something bigger I suggest getting a sling-type bag like this. They’re much easier to carry around.
Urban Sling Diaper Bag
Also if you’re worried about not having everything you need in your bag get an over-the-headrest storage pouch for your car to have extra “whatever’s” on hand.. Get something like the Sunshine Kids Stow’N Go
Slings & Carriers ~ I’m not a big fan of backpack-type carriers so if you want that you’ll have to search around.. However, I do muse about the sling-type carrier.. They may look deceptively complex but they really are easier and more comfy.. Some people think the baby looks squished in these but that’s kind of what they like.. It swaddles and mimics the womb that way.. However, more structured carriers work just as well and are really secure so here’s a couple to look @
Ultimate Baby Wrap Sling (you can use it 5 different ways)
Baby Bjorn Active Baby Carrier (a bit pricey - $100 – but people swear by it)
Hygiene & Health:
Bathing ~ @ bath time I like to keep it short and simple.. I’ve tried a few baby washing techniques and I’ve found using a simple sling in a warm tub works the best. Structured or plastic baby baths seem so uncomfortable (for parent AND baby).. A good sling will keep baby lounging comfortably while you wash and you won’t have to spend half the time holding them up.. Slings also fold up so they slip right under a sink well. I love my Summer Infant Fold Up Bath Sling
Also - to make it more comfortable on Mom & Dad, this Safety 1st Tubside Kneeler can really help ya out
For changing baby after a bath I suggest you have on hand a soft changing pad such as the Basic Comfort Baby Contoured Changing Pad. (You’ll want to get a nice terry cover for these if using for after baths).
Also, after the bath is the best time to cut babies nails when they’re soft and supple. To ease the scariness of this you can get a baby nail clipper with attached magnifying glass like this –
And for diaper duty I like to keep on hand two staples
Desitin (outside of Boudreaux’s Butt Paste this is the best!)
Gerber Roll-on Baby Powder (new and way less messy!)
And for disposing of those little bio-hazard sacks I recommend the Diaper Champ (vs. the Diaper Genie). The Champ uses regular garbage bags and reviewers say it’s less smelly than the Genie.. It also holds more of the icky stuff.
For keeping baby healthy and warding off sickness, I implore you to NOT buy one of those all-inclusive first aid kits. Baby medicine goes stale pretty fast so you’re best off making your own kit and storing it in a Rubbermaid container.. A few items to have that I’d suggest:
* Ear Thermometer (for those, like me, who aren’t a fan of the rectal thermometers.
These are very accurate)
* Soft Tipped Medicine Dispenser
* Nasal Aspirator
* Small band aids, gauze and medical tape
* Baby Aspirin
* Colic Tablets or Drops (for the fussy baby with gas)
* Baby Ambisol (for grumpy babies with gum pain from cutting teeth)
* Small tweezers
Resting:
Sleeping/Crib ~ This is an important area because this is what baby does most.. However with the paranoia of SIDS looming about us I believe it’s best to take the simple approach. You’ll want to get the plushiest cutest bedding set for your baby but the main priority here is safety. Lucky for us in this day and age there are lots of companies that think that way.. I’ll also be talking about convertible stuff because it’s just boss.
Crib: I highly suggest getting a convertible crib. There are a lot of beautiful ones being manufactured as of present. A convertible crib will see you through the toddler years and some even beyond into high school! They don’t have to be expensive either. I’m getting this Graco Lauren 4-in-1 Crib for under $150
Playards: These are useful for sleeping on the go. Whether you’re @ Grandmas or even in a hotel, these are great. I also find them useful for co-sleeping. I personally don’t dig the idea of having my baby in my bed but I do like having them close in a bassinet bedside. A lot of playards come with detachable bassinets (some even vibrate!) for use in the first few months of baby’s life. After they’re too big it’s business as usual and you can use it for naps or just a safe place to keep baby while you’re doing chores or other activities.. I like this Combi Sport Playard in a vibrant Cherry
Breathable Baby Crib Bumper (to use instead of a traditional bumper pad if you’re afraid of the risk of SIDS and yet still want baby to be comfortable if they should roll over)
Sleep Positioner (this is a three in one as it has a slight wedge underneath babies head – if you want to use a real bumper pad this should help but beware, babies are wriggly little things and they can roll out of these
I also suggest some sort of crib toy/and or soother. And if you’re getting a mobile make sure it’s colorful! For Mac freaks like my husband, there’s the icrib – compatible with most MP3 players you can custom make a lullabye playlist for your little dreamer..
Feeding:
I’m not really a breast feeder so I don’t have really any suggestions for you on pumps and accessories on that note but after bottle-feeding two babies, one with extreme colic, I can tell you what works best for that method.
First off, for colicky babies, I cannot say enough about Dr. Brown’s feeding systems..
They’ve got more parts than a traditional bottle but you can just as easily throw them in a special bottle accessory basket and stick them in the dishwasher (OR a microwave sterilizer. Don’t get one that you have to plug in – they just cost too much for the trouble). Additionally, other bottle brands may do this, I don’t know, but I do know that Dr. Brown’s makes Y cut nipples for the older baby that is able to feed on milk mixed with cereal so that’s another plus.
I’ll also tell you that you don’t need to get those stupid bottle warmers or insulated coolers. If you get your baby used to room temperature formula from the get go you’ll be saving yourself a lot of trouble trying to keep the right temperature you’ll baby accept.. (You also won’t have to worry about even burning baby’s mouth). Trying to heat up a bottle under hot tap water in a public restroom while your baby wails till blue in the face is not a position you want to find yourself in.. ALSO, formula mixes a lot better @ room temperature so I suggest you get you one of these..
(formula dispenser by Sassy) They’re pre-measured compartments of powdered formula that you just dunk into a bottle of nursery water. Shake for 30 seconds and presto! You’re baby will be happily slurping away in no time!
For bottle OR breast feeding a Boppy is an absolute MUST! This is a versatile piece of baby equipment that makes feeding more comfy but also serves as a soft place to lay baby- on back or for some tummy time! And they all come with slipcovers in many different prints so you can remove and wash as needed!
High Chair/Booster: I suggest you NOT get a big traditional high chair. They tend to take up a lot of space even when they’re folded up. I much prefer a booster that I can put on a chair and keep @ the family table. Besides, if you really need it while traveling, bringing a booster is just easiest. I like this Fisher Price Healthy Care Booster Seat. But if you want something with a little more pizzazz Fisher Price makes a cute Rainforest themed one with lots of toys attached to the tray..
When starting to feed jar baby food I suggest you invest in either of these gadgets –
The Boon Squirt Feeding Spoon – Ingenious! You just screw off the plastic spoon and fill the orange part with baby food. Screw spoon back on and you’ve got a one handed feeding session while the other hand wipes up whatever messes baby is dishing out..
The Jar Holder (onestepahead)– You won’t have to worry about a frenzied baby knocking a glass jar of baby food out of your hand or off the feeding tray. Also makes one handed feeding easy! I also suggest getting bowls and plates that suction to the tray for this same purpose when baby begins to feed themselves.
This is a Munchkin Fresh Food Feeder – great for giving baby fresh fruits and veggies to knaw on without worrying about choking hazards.. Throw a slice of peach in there and watch them monch away
And this is the Crunch’N’Sip – Looks pretty self explanatory & you know me, I love to get two purposes out of one product!
Playtime:
When getting your baby those big ticket items such as exersaucers and the like, I suggest getting no more than 3 or 4 of these items.. Odds are your baby won’t even like one or two of them! And look around for toys that, like I say, you can get the most life out of.. Newborn to Toddler toys are always big on me.. Also keep an eye out for weight restrictions. If something says up to 30lbs that sounds like a keeper to me! Keep comfort in mind but also remember that baby responds more to strong, striking and contrasting colors.. So while that pretty crème bouncer might look better in your living room, baby will get more of a kick out of a bright blue or red one.. Here are a few items I’d suggest to any Mom..
Swing: 9 out of 10 babies love a swing and this will most likely be your life line the first 4-6 months.. Easiest thing to get a baby to sleep. I suggest you get a travel sized one.. They’re a bit cheaper, you get the same life and usage out of them, they take up less room AND you can fold them up and take them with you! This is the Fisher Price Aquarium Take Along Swing
Playgym: Again, look for something really colorful and with lots of interesting toys to grab @ and hold.. I’m getting this very vibrant Baby Einstein Play Gym
Exersaucer: These are great cause baby gets to sit up and play with toys. I don’t recommend getting a walker because a.) that could get baby into a lot of trouble or even seriously hurt and b.) it’s not supposed to be good for their legs.. Best to wait for them to start walking on their own. Here is the Evenflo SmartSteps Exersaucer Entertainer
Bouncer: My kids didn’t quite care for them so I’m not getting another but they’re alright for most. Here is one that has a lot going on. The Fisher Price Sensory Selections Bouncer
Rockers: I’m already settled on getting other stuff but this would be very nice to have – and convertible too for extra bonus points! The Fisher Price Newborn to Toddler Rocker
For a slightly different kind of rocker, there’s also the new and super cute Baby Einstein Discovering Water Rocker Seat
Jumpers: These are great for a little bit of leg action (less than a walker) and they’re pretty much just like excersaucers but with way more jumpiness for your little kangaroo.. I’m getting the Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo
And for corralling your little escape artist later down the road there are two particular gates I like
The Evenflo Soft & Wide Gate – adjustable to cover as much as 48’’ of doorway, maybe even more because I use it to block the wide entryways between rooms in my villa and they’re pretty darn wide
The Evenflo Top Stair Gate – I have two of these in the box, never used them but they’ve got so many rave reviews and seem to last a long time
I couldn’t possibly comment on baby toys as there’s an unending selection. But I stick to recommending whatever is most colorful and whatever is most interactive.. Babies love music too so anything that plays a tune that you can stand hearing 30 times in a row (with an “off” option of course) would be good.. I also recommend Baby Einstein line of videos and music cds.. I wouldn’t say they’re sure to turn your kid into a genius but they are really engrossing! For parents too! They’re not too painful to watch with your children.. My about to be 5 yr old STILL requests to watch some of them and I have them all..
I’m sure I’m missing a few things but this is the gist of it.. Whatever I didn’t mention that you’re thinking of is probably because it’s a no-brainer thing I know you’re already contemplating.. Either way, I hope this helped you out in any capacity.. I have to do some revamping to my registry so I’m off to do that.. Meh, this took awhile who am I kidding.. I’m really off to take a nap :D
Sleeping/Crib ~ This is an important area because this is what baby does most.. However with the paranoia of SIDS looming about us I believe it’s best to take the simple approach. You’ll want to get the plushiest cutest bedding set for your baby but the main priority here is safety. Lucky for us in this day and age there are lots of companies that think that way.. I’ll also be talking about convertible stuff because it’s just boss.
Crib: I highly suggest getting a convertible crib. There are a lot of beautiful ones being manufactured as of present. A convertible crib will see you through the toddler years and some even beyond into high school! They don’t have to be expensive either. I’m getting this Graco Lauren 4-in-1 Crib for under $150
Playards: These are useful for sleeping on the go. Whether you’re @ Grandmas or even in a hotel, these are great. I also find them useful for co-sleeping. I personally don’t dig the idea of having my baby in my bed but I do like having them close in a bassinet bedside. A lot of playards come with detachable bassinets (some even vibrate!) for use in the first few months of baby’s life. After they’re too big it’s business as usual and you can use it for naps or just a safe place to keep baby while you’re doing chores or other activities.. I like this Combi Sport Playard in a vibrant Cherry
Breathable Baby Crib Bumper (to use instead of a traditional bumper pad if you’re afraid of the risk of SIDS and yet still want baby to be comfortable if they should roll over)
Sleep Positioner (this is a three in one as it has a slight wedge underneath babies head – if you want to use a real bumper pad this should help but beware, babies are wriggly little things and they can roll out of these
I also suggest some sort of crib toy/and or soother. And if you’re getting a mobile make sure it’s colorful! For Mac freaks like my husband, there’s the icrib – compatible with most MP3 players you can custom make a lullabye playlist for your little dreamer..
Feeding:
I’m not really a breast feeder so I don’t have really any suggestions for you on pumps and accessories on that note but after bottle-feeding two babies, one with extreme colic, I can tell you what works best for that method.
First off, for colicky babies, I cannot say enough about Dr. Brown’s feeding systems..
They’ve got more parts than a traditional bottle but you can just as easily throw them in a special bottle accessory basket and stick them in the dishwasher (OR a microwave sterilizer. Don’t get one that you have to plug in – they just cost too much for the trouble). Additionally, other bottle brands may do this, I don’t know, but I do know that Dr. Brown’s makes Y cut nipples for the older baby that is able to feed on milk mixed with cereal so that’s another plus.
I’ll also tell you that you don’t need to get those stupid bottle warmers or insulated coolers. If you get your baby used to room temperature formula from the get go you’ll be saving yourself a lot of trouble trying to keep the right temperature you’ll baby accept.. (You also won’t have to worry about even burning baby’s mouth). Trying to heat up a bottle under hot tap water in a public restroom while your baby wails till blue in the face is not a position you want to find yourself in.. ALSO, formula mixes a lot better @ room temperature so I suggest you get you one of these..
(formula dispenser by Sassy) They’re pre-measured compartments of powdered formula that you just dunk into a bottle of nursery water. Shake for 30 seconds and presto! You’re baby will be happily slurping away in no time!
For bottle OR breast feeding a Boppy is an absolute MUST! This is a versatile piece of baby equipment that makes feeding more comfy but also serves as a soft place to lay baby- on back or for some tummy time! And they all come with slipcovers in many different prints so you can remove and wash as needed!
High Chair/Booster: I suggest you NOT get a big traditional high chair. They tend to take up a lot of space even when they’re folded up. I much prefer a booster that I can put on a chair and keep @ the family table. Besides, if you really need it while traveling, bringing a booster is just easiest. I like this Fisher Price Healthy Care Booster Seat. But if you want something with a little more pizzazz Fisher Price makes a cute Rainforest themed one with lots of toys attached to the tray..
When starting to feed jar baby food I suggest you invest in either of these gadgets –
The Boon Squirt Feeding Spoon – Ingenious! You just screw off the plastic spoon and fill the orange part with baby food. Screw spoon back on and you’ve got a one handed feeding session while the other hand wipes up whatever messes baby is dishing out..
The Jar Holder (onestepahead)– You won’t have to worry about a frenzied baby knocking a glass jar of baby food out of your hand or off the feeding tray. Also makes one handed feeding easy! I also suggest getting bowls and plates that suction to the tray for this same purpose when baby begins to feed themselves.
This is a Munchkin Fresh Food Feeder – great for giving baby fresh fruits and veggies to knaw on without worrying about choking hazards.. Throw a slice of peach in there and watch them monch away
And this is the Crunch’N’Sip – Looks pretty self explanatory & you know me, I love to get two purposes out of one product!
Playtime:
When getting your baby those big ticket items such as exersaucers and the like, I suggest getting no more than 3 or 4 of these items.. Odds are your baby won’t even like one or two of them! And look around for toys that, like I say, you can get the most life out of.. Newborn to Toddler toys are always big on me.. Also keep an eye out for weight restrictions. If something says up to 30lbs that sounds like a keeper to me! Keep comfort in mind but also remember that baby responds more to strong, striking and contrasting colors.. So while that pretty crème bouncer might look better in your living room, baby will get more of a kick out of a bright blue or red one.. Here are a few items I’d suggest to any Mom..
Swing: 9 out of 10 babies love a swing and this will most likely be your life line the first 4-6 months.. Easiest thing to get a baby to sleep. I suggest you get a travel sized one.. They’re a bit cheaper, you get the same life and usage out of them, they take up less room AND you can fold them up and take them with you! This is the Fisher Price Aquarium Take Along Swing
Playgym: Again, look for something really colorful and with lots of interesting toys to grab @ and hold.. I’m getting this very vibrant Baby Einstein Play Gym
Exersaucer: These are great cause baby gets to sit up and play with toys. I don’t recommend getting a walker because a.) that could get baby into a lot of trouble or even seriously hurt and b.) it’s not supposed to be good for their legs.. Best to wait for them to start walking on their own. Here is the Evenflo SmartSteps Exersaucer Entertainer
Bouncer: My kids didn’t quite care for them so I’m not getting another but they’re alright for most. Here is one that has a lot going on. The Fisher Price Sensory Selections Bouncer
Rockers: I’m already settled on getting other stuff but this would be very nice to have – and convertible too for extra bonus points! The Fisher Price Newborn to Toddler Rocker
For a slightly different kind of rocker, there’s also the new and super cute Baby Einstein Discovering Water Rocker Seat
Jumpers: These are great for a little bit of leg action (less than a walker) and they’re pretty much just like excersaucers but with way more jumpiness for your little kangaroo.. I’m getting the Fisher Price Rainforest Jumperoo
And for corralling your little escape artist later down the road there are two particular gates I like
The Evenflo Soft & Wide Gate – adjustable to cover as much as 48’’ of doorway, maybe even more because I use it to block the wide entryways between rooms in my villa and they’re pretty darn wide
The Evenflo Top Stair Gate – I have two of these in the box, never used them but they’ve got so many rave reviews and seem to last a long time
I couldn’t possibly comment on baby toys as there’s an unending selection. But I stick to recommending whatever is most colorful and whatever is most interactive.. Babies love music too so anything that plays a tune that you can stand hearing 30 times in a row (with an “off” option of course) would be good.. I also recommend Baby Einstein line of videos and music cds.. I wouldn’t say they’re sure to turn your kid into a genius but they are really engrossing! For parents too! They’re not too painful to watch with your children.. My about to be 5 yr old STILL requests to watch some of them and I have them all..
I’m sure I’m missing a few things but this is the gist of it.. Whatever I didn’t mention that you’re thinking of is probably because it’s a no-brainer thing I know you’re already contemplating.. Either way, I hope this helped you out in any capacity.. I have to do some revamping to my registry so I’m off to do that.. Meh, this took awhile who am I kidding.. I’m really off to take a nap :D
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