Wish List & Registries

This post was created to give you both a list of our registries, as well as a complete list of all the items we anticipate needing once Arie is born. Many of these things are not listed in our registries but, where applicable, we've provided a brief description of what we're looking for in each item. As we buy/receive items, this list will be updated with that information.

Please remember that any gift we receive, no matter how small or large, or whether it matches the descriptions below or not, will be greatly appreciated by all three of us. We know that your gifts are given out of love, and it is that love that we value most of all. The descriptions below are merely there to communicate our personal tastes.

Registries:

Babies"R"Us
Target

Wish List:

Clothes
We are more than happy to receive your gently used second-hand baby clothes for any stage! Plain or animal-themed are our favorites. You can never have too many baby clothes, but according to the newborn supply list provided to us by our hospital, we will need at least:

4-6 gowns or footed sleepers
1 outdoor body suit, with separated legs (to fit in car seat)
1-2 baby sweaters
5-6 swaddling or receiving blankets (36" square blankets of thin fabric)
6-8 t-shirts
7-10 stretch suits or "onesies"
2-4 simple, stretchy cotton hats
1 pair of mittens (to keep him from scratching himself)
3-5 bibs
3-5 socks/booties

Toys!
Baby toys are always fun to buy, but please keep our son's health in mind when selecting toys to give him. Some general information on toy safety can be found here, and a list of chemicals to watch out for can be found here. Just because a toy is new does not mean it is safe.

Diapering/Toiletries
We are choosing to use cloth diapers for Arie because they are better for his health, as well as for the planet. We will be using a local diaper service which will cost about $80/month. Any contributions toward this expense will be greatly appreciated! :)

good digital thermometer kit for babies
baby brush/comb
shampoo/soap (Brett and I both have very sensitive skin, so we'll probably end up using this)
baby washcloths and towels
baby wipes (alcohol & fragrance free)


Baby's Room
We'll have more descriptions for these items soon.

night light
5-6 pvc/vinyl-free waterproof sheets/pads (some lap-size, some larger to protect mattress)
diaper pail
mobile for crib
vaporizer or humidifier
baby monitor
activity mat
crib
lamp
crib mattress (free of chemical flame retardants)
1-2 fitted crib sheets (organic cotton)
baby bath/tub
changing table and pad
bouncer w/ vibrating feature

Miscellaneous Baby Supplies
More descriptions to come.

baby bottles (bpa-free with silicone nipples)
portable infant seat
car seat
stroller
bassinet or co-sleeper (free of chemical flame retardants)
diaper bag
front carry pack/sling

Breastfeeding Supplies
I'm not expecting to get many of these items as gifts, but since this is a comprehensive list of things we'll need after Arie is born, well...

2-3 nursing bras
nursing clothes
breast pump
breast shells
hydrogel pads
lanolin ointment
1-2 nursing covers
2 boxes nursing pads
1-2 boppy pillows! :)