I've found that when you have a baby, people want to buy you gifts. Lots of gifts. I've also found from experience that a baby only needs so many onesies, hats, and socks! Here is where the baby registry comes in...
Today, most expecting parents register at major-name and big-box stores in order to make it easier for their friends and families to purchase gifts for their baby. My feeling has always been that if I'm going to buy you a gift, I would also hope that it is something that you need. The registry is there to help those of us who want to purchase something for the new mom get her what she wants and/or needs, rather than something that is going to have to be returned.If you are planning on using cloth diaper once your baby is born, then the major baby registries aren't going to be very helpful to you. What you need is to find a cloth diaper store that hosts registries. (I suggest Merrimack Valley Diapers!) Once you have found a place to register comes the big question... 'What do I register for?'
Here are a few different registry ideas...Registry #1 - Basic plan for a newborn
- 24-36 cotton prefold diapers. More diapers means more days between doing the wash!
- 4-6 waterproof diaper covers. Meant to keep your little one's clothes dry and contain poopy messes!
- 2-6 fitted diapers. These are great for use at night... who wants to be fumbling with pins or Snappis in the dark at 3:00 am?
- 1-2 Snappi diaper fasteners. These are great for holding prefold diapers closed - no need for pins!
- Accessories: 1-2 diaper pail liners or hanging wet bags, 1-2 small wetbags for the diaper bag, 1-2 changing pads, 12-36 cloth wipes, etc.
Registry #2 - Basic Plan PLUS (great for dads/grandparents/caretakers)
- 12-24 cotton prefold diapers. More diapers means more days between doing the wash!
- 2-4 waterproof diaper covers. Meant to keep your little one's clothes dry and contain poopy messes!
- 1-3 fitted diapers. These are great for use at night... who wants to be fumbling with pins or Snappis in the dark at 3:00 am?
- 1-2 Snappi diaper fasteners. These are great for holding prefold diapers closed - no need for pins!
- 8-12 pocket diapers. Pocket diapers go on just like disposable diapers, making it easy for helpers to change the baby, too!
- Accessories: 1-2 diaper pail liners or hanging wet bags, 1-2 small wetbags for the diaper bag, 1-2 changing pads, 12-36 cloth wipes, etc.
Registry #3 - Birth to Potty-Learning Plan
- 24-36 One Size (OS) diapers. These diapers can be adjusted for size, and fit most babies from sizes newborn through toddler. Never need to buy bigger sizes!
- Accessories: 1-2 diaper pail liners or hanging wet bags, 1-2 small wetbags for the diaper bag, 1-2 changing pads, 12-36 cloth wipes, etc.
Noreen
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