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A recent survey, conducted by Huggies Little Snugglers, found nearly 75% of new moms anticipate changing fewer than 2,500 diapers in the baby’s first year, but the reality is the average mom will change 3,500+! Huggies has partnered with Lindsay Pinchuk, founder & CEO of Bump Club, to provide Baby Registry 101: a series of tips, covering topics from diapers and wipes to car seats, that will help guide first-time moms to registry success.
Here are some of Lindsay’s tips:
1. You are now CEO…of your family.
Remember: you have to do what is best for you and your family—not anyone else. This is in regards to anything and everything: feeding, diapering, bathing, where to live, what to buy, schools, day care, etc. While we appreciate our family’s suggestions, don’t feel any pressure and do what’s best for you!
2. Shower yourself with…everything!
Whether you are going to have a shower or not, create a registry. You only have your first baby once and people will want to buy you and your baby presents! You would rather get items you want vs. ones you don’t, so making a registry is key. Bring a friend with you who just had a baby, or have her look over your registry. Baby gear changes every few months, and it’s great to know what is new and necessary.
3. Don’t overthink the obvious.
Make sure to include diapers on your registry. So many people leave them off, but they are the #1 item you will be using when you bring the baby home! I love new Huggies Little Snugglers. The GentleAbsorb* Liner has hundreds of tiny absorbent pillows to draw mess away from your newborn’s delicate skin. Huggies Natural Care Wipes are also great because of the simple formula and Triple Clean* Layers that are tough on messes, yet gentle on baby’s skin.
4. When it rains it pours, but try to curb the shower excitement.
Don’t open every box and item you receive from your baby shower before you come home from the hospital. Inevitably there are going to be items you don’t use or will want to return once the baby arrives. Only open what is absolutely needed for when baby arrives home and use things as you need them.
5. Baby brain and mommy brain are for real.
Just know that no matter what happens, the love you will feel for your baby on the other end of your labor and delivery is indescribable.
Here are some additional baby registry tips:
This post was sponsored by Huggies. Thanks for reading!