Monday, May 22, 2017

Registry Help: Time to Play and Getting Dressed

This is part of my series of posts of registry advice.  I've gone through the Babies R' Us registry checklist and given some advice on each category.  Check out my posts about On the Go and Sleepy Time.

Time To Play

  • For a swing, we have the Graco DuetSoothe Removable Swing and Rocker.  I like that it does everything.  It swings in all directions  and plays music.  The swing itself can be removed from the stand and used as a bouncer and can vibrate (with the use of batteries). This has been a great place to set him when I need a few minutes to get something done.
  • We have 2 play mats in our house - one for upstairs and one for downstairs.  Jackson loves them both!  They're great for tummy time and just for daily entertainment (I usually put him on one of these so I can go shower and get ready in the morning).  We have the Fisher-Price Rainforest Music and Lights Deluxe Gym Playset and we also have the Fisher-Price Kick & Play Piano Gym (we have a second one of these at the grandparent's house too).  
  • My absolute favorite toy (which Jackson also LOVES!) is the Fisher-Price Kick & Play Piano.  It's small and super portable.  It also has strings on it to tie it to wherever you want.  
  • We have the Evenflo ExerSaucer Jump and Learn Jumper.  We picked this over a door way jumper because it's portable and can be used anywhere.  I also wanted one that had the pad below their feet since our floors are all hardwood and don't have any cushioning.  It is highly reviewed, but I can't give you my own review yet because he can't use it until he has better neck control (so in a few more months), but it looks like a lot of fun!  
  • We didn't bother buying any other specific toys because people just picked out odds and ends and we didn't bother with specific books since people brought them to the shower.   If you're looking for other toys though, any of the Lamaze ones are great - the more colors, movements and noises in one toy, the better!
Getting Dressed
  • I didn't bother registering for any clothes because people will buy what they want.  If there is certain seasonal stuff that you'll want (like hat and mittens or sunhat and sunglasses, I'd maybe add those).  Also if you decide to put clothes on, the zippered Sleep N' Plays are the best!  The button ones are a pain in the butt when you're sleep-deprived and trying to quickly change a diaper and get back to bed.  These are pretty much all Jackson wears unless we're going out somewhere and we want to put "real" clothes on him.


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