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Baby registry items you can do without?
Posted on: 04/23/2009 08:23 AM
By Kaitlin Stanford From the Chicago Tribune
The changing table: With all the frantic, last-minute poop cleanups you're about to encounter, we're willing to bet that 90 percent of them will happen somewhere other than on that pricey changing table you registered for. Instead, invest in a mid-size dresser, get a comfy (and easy-to-clean) changing mat, throw it on top of the dresser and voila! This will save you cash in the long run because you'll be able to reuse the dresser.
The wipes warmer: If you think a fresh wipe will be too chilly on baby's tush, simply hold the wipe between your hands for a minute or two to warm it up with your natural body heat.
Baby blankets: People shopping for your shower and for the little one when she's born will be unable to resist all the adorable baby blankets they see. Before you know it, you'll be drowning in blankets, wraps and quilts without having to add them to your registry.
Baby shoes: Once you get over the aww factor, are they really worth it? For pretty much the whole first year, baby's not exactly walking anywhere. Stick with inexpensive booties or socks to cover baby's toes, and wait until he's really ready to walk before you splurge on some serious kicks.
The bassinet: Unless you're getting a handed-down heirloom, you can skip a bassinet. It's pretty, to look at, but you'll probably only get a few weeks' worth of use out of it before it starts to collect dust in the corner. Try a travel crib or even a play yard (many of these come with a bassinet option).
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