Baby Registry

Hi mommas to be!! Not sure if there’s some sort of etiquette when creating your registry but is it allowable to put things for myself. Example: nursing bra, breast pump, postpartum after care items?? I was planning on buying those items on my own but if it could be gifted that would benefit me much more.

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Absolutely!!
Even if they don’t get purchased you can get end of pregnancy deals and % off.

Yes I think so! As someone attending baby showers, I've gifted post partum gift baskets a few times. You should ask your insurance about a breast pump, a lot offer them for free.

Definitely! I put those things on mine!

thank you so much!! I truly don’t want people to think I’m over asking for things.

Yes ! Do it ! I have a specific category called “ for the parents “ & I put my hospital bag, diaper bag, maternity bras, breast milk bags & even baby detergent & softener.

Put everything on the registry. If you need it, baby needs it, add it. Even the smallest things that are super cheap. You never know who wants to gift you something but they’re not able to afford things.

One of my colleagues at work included suitcases, a spa day and Uber eats gift cards ;)

Look at aeropumps to see if you can get a pump through your insurance but yes put anything you need on there. I put birth aftercare products and nipple shields and nursing covers on mine.

100% put things for yourself!!! You and baby are on a journey and both need celebration!

Yes!!! I had put some post partum items on their as well (people surely bought em ) i was extremely greatful don't feel like u can't put anything on their for u hell

Put everything you want on there! If people want to buy it they will. I felt guilty putting a more expensive car seat and stroller and ended up being surprised with my mother in law getting it for us. I wouldn’t have known had I not put it on there. You’re not telling people they have to buy it when you put it on there, you just put your preference! all the things you listed are normal things to have on the registry and very normal for people to purchase for you so i say go for it! They are necessary for you to have to care for your baby!

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