So Aaron and I have been trying to put a baby registry together, and have run into more frustrations than we expected. Don't get me wrong, I love picking out things for out little one, but our plans have had to change quite a bit in some areas. We planned on being practical and getting little over-sized unnecessary items that we felt we wouldn't need or at least wouldn't use for more than a few months if that. Last night we went to Babies 'R' Us to add some of our big items to the registry. We were going specifically to look at car seats, strollers, high chairs, and play yards (pack-n-play). We had already been to the store and had an idea of what we liked, so Aaron had gone on Consumer Reports and looked up the best products. Needless to say, we were prepared with a list of what we were looking for. We registered for a play yard, found no high chair that we cared for, and looked at strollers and decided on the one we had previously chosen. Its not too big or bulky, and with a small car like I have it must fit in the trunk without taking up the entire thing. Now onto car seats.
Aaron and I are opposed to the baby carriers that double as car seats. Neither of us are fond of them simply because they seem like to much to carry around. Because we felt this way we had decided to go with a convertible car seat that would work for infant to toddler. We had decided that we wanted to register for one of the safest based on Consumer Reports. It was more expensive than the others, but we had already decided we would purchase it ourselves if need be. We went and picked out three that Consumer Reports suggested and asked if we could try them out in our car to see which one fit the best. Well, it is a good thing we did. My small car barely fit any of them! One fit ok, but it is basically in the front seat with us. Disappointed, we turned to the baby carriers. Both of us hating the idea, we looked at the baby carriers. We decided to put one on the registry until we can figure out what to do about our small car situation. Its not all bad. We registered for one that matches our stroller and fits in it. We also figured that just because we had the carrier didn't mean we had to carry it everywhere like most people do. All in all, it isn't horrible. We were just hoping to get the best buy for our money. Who knows - a new vehicle may be in our future to fit our growing family.
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I have a baby carrier and i will not be bringing it everywhere with me just like you. so i wouldn't stress. also i hope you get a bigger car that would be fun!!
Hey Jill,
I am enjoying reading all of your pregnancy blogs! I am glad that I have some way of keeping in contact with everyone now. As far as the car seat thing goes, trust me, you will be praising the Lord for the car seat/carrier. It seems stupid and bulky and heavy at first. However, in the long run, it is REALLY nice to have when you need to take the baby inside somewhere, but don't want to wake him up by unbuckling him and transferring him to another spot. And it is also a nice clean place for them to rest when away from home..... because to be so tiny they get sooooo heavy. Not to mention the fact that it frees up your hands in a restaurant so that you can eat and help them out too! I am positive that you will be fine and figure out your likes and dislikes as you go. But I do think that you will really end up being thankful for the carrier in the long run! We got TONS of use out of ours and Logan did his best sleeping all snuggled down in there. Anyway, I just wanted to share my experiences with you. I hope you are doing well! Take care!!!!
I have a small car, I have the Britax Roundabout. It fits great in the middle, and I just recently moved it to the side. I DO NOT regret one single minute that I opted out of the "trend" to have a babyseat carrier. I use my bjorn carrier when I am grocery shopping or I take the stroller with me to docter appts, the mall, on walks. If you want, when I come down you can put Braden's seat in your car so you have an idea on the size. I Love my seat. You will spend about 200 bucks, but think about the long term. Buy the carrier now and then in 6mos or so you have to buy another carseat. Plus you will have PLENTY of people around that will be more than willing to hold your sweet baby. Just think about it. You still have a couple of months left.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8056433
Here's a link for the highchair that Roman has. I love it! I shopped around alot before i decided on this one and i think that its the best bang for the buck. it was wheels with brakes that come in alot more handy than you might think, the seat reclines to three positions so you can use it before Levi can sit up steadliy, and 7 height adjustments. its got a few other neat "tricks" it can do, but those are my favorite. And its only $50!
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