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Babies R Us still overwhelms me and I have three kids! Haha. I don't think people are super judgemental about baby registries! Mostly everyone didn't buy from my registry.

But if you need help, there are some great lists on HB that helped me the second/third time!

I remember the bottle aisle totally overwhelming me!

It's hard to say exactly what you need to get because every baby is different. It's a good idea to look at the lists, but just realize it may not work for you and your baby.

Do the rest online, I agree the store is totally overwhelming and overstimulating. Look at lucies list and some of the HB registry guides and don't worry about doing it all in one sitting! You can always add/edit later.

Physical stores totally overwhelm me. I did everything online (Amazon and BBB). HB has great registry guides, as does Lucie's List. People can go in together to purchase larger items. But it's always good to have a wide variety of price points. I was surprised at how generous people were.

@babycanuck: if there are things that you would purchase yourself, like the swing or infant seat (are you referring to the car seat?) that you mentioned opting out of, I'd add them so you can take advantage of any completion discount the registry might offer. Also, sometimes people like to pool together to buy a big ticket item. But definitely don't include anything you don't want taking up space in your house.

@babycanuck: I agree, plus even if you did want an exersaucer type thing your baby wouldn't use it for a while anyway so why have it hanging around. Oh and one more idea- check on it once a week or so to see what's been purchased so you don't accidentally leave it with all the items from a certain price point already claimed and only the pricier items left over.

@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: this! That's great advice, not to put anything on there that you wouldn't buy on your own!

I echo the sentiments of doing it all online vs going into the store! I also used the Baby Bargains book as a good reference guide when I couldn't decide between two things...mostly gear related like strollers or car seats or high chairs! And also use Amazon for reviews too! With my first daughter I only registered on Amazon, they have this universal registers option that allows you to add wanted items from non-Amazon sites!

Another vote for Lucie's List.

@babycanuck I wouldn't limit my registry because you can always get a discount to go buy stuff yourself off the registry after the shower (and people will buy gifts once the baby is born too). If you intend to buy something, why not put it on there? A lot of my friends liked buying the activity gym/playmat, swing and bouncer since their kids loved them so much. You will need some place to put baby when you are taking a shower, making coffee, etc. We really liked the Baby Bjorn bouncer, the Skip Hop playmat, and the Mamaroo swing. It sounds like a lot of gear, but I liked having options of where to put DS before he became mobile (and the bouncer and playmat traveled well so we brought them on trips with us).

@dc yoga bee: Totally agree! @babycanuck register for what you really want and will actually use! I also agree to pick up a few bottles. You may want to get out of the house for a few hours to get a massage or something and your SO may need to feed the baby. You don't need more than a couple bottles though (I WOH and only own 4 bottles).

Make sure to register for a baby holder like a bouncer! You will need to pee sometimes and baby will like being able to sit up and see the world! We have a $30 Fisher Price bouncer.

Do me and yourself a favor...register for at least one bottle...you never know what will happen and it is nice to be prepared. I ended pumping for the first month of DD's life.

Also, I registered for white Gerber onesies in every size up to 6-9 mo. and I registered for socks.

You sound like you have my problem...don't make too many assumptions--you'd be surprised how much people love you and that baby and want to spoil you. As long as you have a variety of price points and the stuff you need in there, don't sweat it!

I'd be happy to review your online registry and offer feedback! Good luck and don't sweat it!

I agree with a lot of the previous posters- do it all online! We used Lucie's List and read a lot of product reviews on Amazon (and various blogs) to make our initial registry, then only went to a store to see / touch / play with the items we'd picked in person and compare them to other options.

I was worried that people would judge our registry for being too expensive because I picked mostly the top-rated products in each category (which tended to cost more than average), but the first few people to look at it and comment told me there weren't enough expensive items. It's important to have a variety of price ranges. If someone wants to spend more on a baby gift, they want to be sure that it's something you'll want and use.

I actually did not start by going to the store... That would absolutely overwhelm me too! I read a lot of posts on HB, and then started online. Then I went to the store to "verify" the items are what I want. I just play around with the registry online pretty much up till the shower based on new reviews, info, etc.

And don't worry about $ point! I would put really expensive stuff on there just to get the discount later.. And all the other stuff naturally comes with a big range of prices so there's something for everyone!

And honestly don't go crazy. I was returning/exchanging like crazy, and then there's stuff I waited till DD came to buy... If yo have Amazon prime it's so quick anyway!