Here’s what we have on our registry that has to do with what babies do most: eat, sleep, and poop!


1) Full-sleeved bibs – To help deal with the mess when eating solids, these bibs are a must. They cover the whole upper body like a backwards shirt so any cute little outfits won’t be ruined. Well, that’s the idea, anyway.

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2) Medela Pump In Style – This is one of the mostly highly recommended brands of breast pumps around. I’ll be going back to work when the baby is about four and a half months old, so I’ll need to pump if I want to continue providing exclusive breastmilk.

3) Baby-Led Weaning Book – I’m not sure where I first learned about this method of introducing solid foods, but I love it. No purees, no spoons, just a big mess! It makes sense to me, so I’m going to give it a try.

4) Playtex Drop-Ins Nurser Set – The were recommended to me by a friend on twitter. I had no idea where to start with bottles, but she said these are very convenient, especially when used with this breast milk storage kit.

5) Nursing Cover – I plan on breastfeeding and since I’m pretty modest, I know I’ll need something to make me feel comfortable nursing anytime, anywhere.

6) Sound Machine – White noise has been known to help babies sleep, so I’m going to do whatever it takes to help that process! This one can also hook up to an iPod and has a nightlight.

7) Summer Infant Slim & Secure Video Monitor – I first discovered this video monitor while babysitting an adorable toddler a few years ago. I was completely addicted to it! I would check it every time I heard the slightest noise and it was so comforting to be able to see her there in her crib, safe and sound, without opening the door and disturbing her sleep.

8) Diaper Sprayer – This is attached to the toilet so all the… um… poop from cloth diapers goes down the drain instead of sitting in the nursery.

9) The Miracle Blanket – While swaddling seems like something a couple of college educated parents can figure out, I’ve heard these easy velcro type swaddlers are much more convenient, especially for middle of the night diaper changes. We also registered for the Summer Infant SwaddleMe, just in case the Miracle blanket isn’t working for us.

10) BumGenius Cloth Diapers – Here’s my thought on cloth: I really want to go for it, but it’s a big investment up front. If we aren’t gifted enough diapers or we don’t have the funds to purchase them, we’ll have to fall back on disposable. I do plan to use disposable for the first few weeks and on long trips, but if we do use cloth, I hear these Bum Genius one size snap diapers are the way to go.

11) Diaper Wet Bag – For cloth diapers, you really need something that can go into the wash with the diapers to limit the poo/pee to hand contact. I plan to have one in the bathroom for poopy diapers, one in the nursery for wet diapers, and a small one in the diaper bag for quick trips.

12) 20 inch Crib Skirt – I love the look of long dust ruffles with cribs. I especially love the tailored look of this one. Once the baby gets a little older and the mattress is lowered, we can even store things under the crib and it will be hidden by the long crib skirt.

White Crib Sheets – I had a hard time choosing baby bedding. I’m not into themes, so that ruled out 90% of the choices. Then, I started thinking about the decorative elements of the room that I wanted to include and nothing seemed to fit. Finally, I realized that white bedding is much easier to keep clean than colored. I know it doesn’t seem like it, but stay with me: you can bleach white sheets. They don’t fade in the sun, they just get whiter (for a natural, chemical-free bleeching technique).

13) Aden + Anais Swaddle Blankets – These come highly recommended from other mommy friends for swaddling and general baby blanket uses: covering cold toes, draping over the car seat during impromptu naps, snuggles, etc.

14) Cooshee Changing Pad – With a wipeable surface, this changing pad is in a league of its own. Those fabric covered ones just can’t compete!

15) Cloth Wipes – What’s the point of using disposable wipes with cloth diapers? When changing a diaper, you put the wipe in the diaper, so cloth with cloth makes the most sense. I’d like to try Emily’s recipe for bum cleaning spray to use with the cloth wipes.

Whew! That’s a lot of stuff!! What are your favorite eat, sleep, and poop registry items?

Part One: Gear
Part Two: Activity
Part Three: Eat, Sleep and Poop
Part Four: Furniture, Decor and Clothing

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3. Our Registry: Eat, Sleep, Poop by mrs. tictactoe
4. Our Registry: Furniture, Decor, and Clothing by mrs. tictactoe
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