Registry help please.

soImarriedAnerd · #1 May 25th, 2009, 01:41 PM

Ok I have kind of finished my registry. I was hoping you ladies would check it out and give me some feedback. Now remember we will travel with ONLY the basics and it has to fit in one suitcase weighing under 60lbs plus one carry on bag. We don't need any clothes or blankets new (I am doing only hand-me-downs for those!).
I'm debating a breast pump and bottles---formula will NOT be an option while overseas so I know I will be breastfeeding-no matter what, but will I really need a pump and bottles then? If so I would love to hear some recommendations on a manual pump and a couple bottles. Thanks!!

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*Anna* · #2 May 25th, 2009, 02:40 PM

Oh it looks good! U will love your moby and ergo. I have and use both daily. My ergo when I'm out and about and my moby around the house doing chores.

On BFing and a pump- are u planning on bottle feeding so DH can help? I haven't pumped yet and don't plan to unless I have to. I love nursing her and I heard pumping doesn't necessarily give the same amount of milk. And if u pump you'll have supplies to travel with. The boobs don't need a bag

Oh I just thought of something. If u plan to use ur ergo while baby is a newborn up to 4 mons your need their infant insert. It works very good and baby would slip out without. But u could just use only the moby!!!

soImarriedAnerd · #3 May 25th, 2009, 04:27 PM

I figured moby till older, and I don't see myself sharing with DH for feedings I think I want to do them all

Mars · #4 May 25th, 2009, 04:27 PM

I can't add much since I didn't have/use any of the stuff you had but it all looks great!

#5 May 25th, 2009, 04:40 PM

I haven't BTDT, especially with your unique life, but I hope you get everything you need/want!

LaLaRose3 · #6 May 25th, 2009, 07:38 PM

With the whole BFing/pump thing... I wanted to do all the feedings myself too, exclusively breastfeeding, no bottles. Yeah, didn't turn out that way. Alice rarely likes to BF and when she does, she doesn't eat much. So I *have* to pump and bottlefeed. I didn't buy a pump b/c I didnt want to pump... and ended up having to rent one before getting out of the hossy. Just a thought.

But I would go with medela for a handpump, or an Ameda Purely Yours double electric if you want an electric. It is small, light, and powerful!

*Anna* · #7 May 25th, 2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by soImarriedAnerd

I figured moby till older, and I don't see myself sharing with DH for feedings I think I want to do them all

Thats how I feel too... so u can do it!!! And if for some reason u cant then u can get a pump!!! Make sure u have all the good support... LC, your doula and midwife/.... did u read Womanly Art to BFing by LLL??? If not do so!!!! Such a great book!!!!! Im so excited for u!!! I cant wait for u to have your LO!!! Who is your contact to let us know? I will be if u want

soImarriedAnerd · #8 May 25th, 2009, 10:04 PM

Haven't read the LLL book yet---waiting for my library to get it in! (I'm on the list!---its a popular book!).

#9 May 25th, 2009, 11:29 PM

you could hand express if you needed to express for any reason (engorgement in those first few days/week may mean you need to express a little in order to latch bubbs on), which would save buying a pump until you know for sure that you need one.

ShannonMVT · #10 May 26th, 2009, 02:23 PM

I think you could wait and see on the pump and just get one if you need it.
I'm starting to pump once a day while my mom is here this week, so she can give Matthew a bottle while I sleep. You coulod just get a small hand pump. I find it hard to do both sides of the electric, so I always pump only one side at a time anyway.

ShannonMVT · #11 May 26th, 2009, 02:44 PM

I think you could wait and see on the pump and just get one if you need it.
I'm starting to pump once a day while my mom is here this week, so she can give Matthew a bottle while I sleep. You coulod just get a small hand pump. I find it hard to do both sides of the electric, so I always pump only one side at a time anyway.

*Anna* · #12 May 27th, 2009, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by *Fiona*

you could hand express if you needed to express for any reason (engorgement in those first few days/week may mean you need to express a little in order to latch bubbs on), which would save buying a pump until you know for sure that you need one.

I had to hand express when I was engorged when my milk came in...my book described how to do it properly... but since havent had to pump... if I had to go back to work I wouldve to give bottles, but I enjoy just nursing her straight from the pump

Resi · #13 May 27th, 2009, 10:58 AM

What about pacifers? Just in case you want to use them. I thought I would try to do without them but they really helped at times. I only buy these: Natural Rubber Natursutten Pacifiers What about baby shampoo/diaper cream etc? Once again I will say I LOVE this brand for all baby products: Natural Pregnancy, Labor, Postpartum, Breastfeeding and Baby Care Will you need an infant insert for around baby's head in the car seat? What about a few small baby toys/teethers? Here are some good ones we love: BPA Free Teethers & Toys

Those are the only things that I can think of that you might want to add but maybe not. There not must haves.

I think you can get away w/o having a pump or bottles in your case. If for some reason you need one you can get one before heading back on the road. I can only recommend the Pump In Style pump. Bottles will depend on baby but I love Green To Grow and Oliver loves them the best too. Green to Grow bottles: Green to Grow Baby Bottles at The Soft Landing

*Anna* · #14 May 27th, 2009, 12:05 PM

I didnt get any pacifiers... if i had them I wouldve used during a couple weak moments!!! Whenever she is fussy I soothe her best I can or offer the breast which usually helps!!! I want to avoid pacis if I can cuz it will reduce your milk supply!!!

Resi · #15 May 28th, 2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by *Anna*

I didnt get any pacifiers... if i had them I wouldve used during a couple weak moments!!! Whenever she is fussy I soothe her best I can or offer the breast which usually helps!!! I want to avoid pacis if I can cuz it will reduce your milk supply!!!

I did use them in a moment of weakness when he was a newborn!

Luckily it did not harm my milk supply what so ever.

soImarriedAnerd · #16 May 28th, 2009, 09:20 AM

Hey resi---what Earth Moma Angel Baby nipple stuff did you use? I know you liked one of the them--but there are two nipple creams and I want to make sure to get the good stuff!

*Anna* · #17 May 28th, 2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by soImarriedAnerd

Hey resi---what Earth Moma Angel Baby nipple stuff did you use? I know you liked one of the them--but there are two nipple creams and I want to make sure to get the good stuff!

this is what I used... not really anymore but in the beginning. Its all organic!!!
Nipple Cream - USDA Organic - Pure, natural salve for sore, cracked, bleeding nursing nipples for breastfeeding mothers. - Motherlove

soImarriedAnerd · #18 May 28th, 2009, 10:28 AM

^^^thanks anna--I will check it out also!

~*Bethy*~ · #19 May 28th, 2009, 10:56 AM

ha you said nipple

Thanks for the organic links Resi!!

Resi · #20 May 28th, 2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by soImarriedAnerd

Hey resi---what Earth Moma Angel Baby nipple stuff did you use? I know you liked one of the them--but there are two nipple creams and I want to make sure to get the good stuff!

I got the Natural Nipple Butter.

I only used a small amount of it.