https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 21 May 2026 09:43:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1095881 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 20:28:14 +0000 jaypegs 1095881@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I put mine together, I went ahead and registered for anything I thought would be good for the first year. I figure with us being due in December, that covers all the big gifting occasions until they're 1 anyway! At my shower, I mainly got newborn things, except the jumperoo, but there's still my office shower and Christmas (and the completion discount!) so we'll see. I have room to store things though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1095555 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:38:45 +0000 StrawberryBee 1095555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsCastro: oooh, that Kiinde Twist system looks really neat. The biggest downside to it that I can see is that the bags cost significantly more than a typical system. I got a 60 count of Lansinoh bags at Target for something like $10. And this system is 40 for $18. But I love the idea of having it all-contained (I'm already getting tired of washing pump parts, and I haven't even gone back to work yet!). Hmm...</p> <p>Anyway, to your original question, my LO doesn't seem at all bothered by different nipples. We got a bunch of different bottles but I made the mistake of getting wide mouth ones, so none of them can attach directly to my Medela pump. I imagine we'll use them more when we go back to work and DH is transferring milk from bags instead of popping a nipple onto a refrigerated bottle. </p> <p>She uses soothies pacis, but has also used playtex ortho. A friend gave us some pacifier keepers (this: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/MAM-Pack-Trends-Pacifier-Colors/dp/B003I85VBO/)" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/MAM-Pack-Trends-Pacifier-Colors/dp/B003I85VBO/)</a> so I just undid the velcro end, tossed the ring, and fished it through one of the holes in the soothie. </p> <p>We also broke all the rules and introduced nipples right away (pacifier initially, and then the bottle). I'm still breastfeeding and it doesn't seem to have affected her. I'm not sure if I would recommend it as every baby is different, but it worked for us and saved me from becoming a human pacifier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1095545 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:34:48 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1095545@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dolphin: we used medela too.</p> <p>I like te logic of start with the cheapest bottles first. If they work, great! If not, then try more expensive ones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1095539 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:33:05 +0000 Smurfette 1095539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>TT were the only ones we could get her to take. After trying about 6 different ones. We bought every single kind of pacifier and she still won't take one.</p> <p>So you really never know. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1095522 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:13:06 +0000 dojo 1095522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. We tried a bunch of different types of bottles and ended up using the Comotomo ones and sometimes Tommee Tippee (but the caps on those drove me crazy since they were hard to get off... maybe it's just me). I think all babies are different so maybe just get a few different ones to try.</p> <p>2. I wish I had thought to register for more things past the newborn stage so I think go for it!</p> <p>For pacifiers we use the soothies and the mam ones. He doesn't really like them that much though. Maybe just get a few different ones to try. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1095512 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:07:55 +0000 Pink Champagne 1095512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think nipple confusion is a myth. Best bet? Introduce a bottle as soon as you can. We did this, as did a lot of my friends, and none of our LO's ever suffered from "confusion".</p> <p>That being said, we use Dr. Browns and they are the only bottle my son will take. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1095497 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 16:53:02 +0000 swedishfish 1095497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsCastro: DD gets breast milk in Avent Natural glass and plastic, Comotomo and Tommee Tippee bottles. She has no issues switching between the breast and bottle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1095416 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 16:10:12 +0000 dolphin 1095416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. Not sure if there is a best bottle but we use Medela bottles and no confusion. Plus, I have the Medela Freestyle breast pump so it works well with the bottles. </p> <p>2. Yes! I registered for a bunch of things LO will need much later and I just stored it at my parents house, since I have limited space. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1095304 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 15:28:18 +0000 wheres_c 1095304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tomee Tippee works best for our LO.<br /> Originally the lactation consultant suggested playtex to avoid NC but they leaked so much!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1095173 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 14:44:06 +0000 kjpugs 1095173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1) We were told to register for at least 3 types of bottles and see what LO likes. Probably smart to try to get a few of each. Check for sales too... I got a 3 pack of small Tomee Tippee Bottles at Target on sale for like $6!</p> <p>2) I say anything in the first year is fine. You'll eventually need it!</p> <p>3) No idea on paci's, we just have a variety of types ready for her to try. I figure it's same as bottles- LO preference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1095160 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 14:40:30 +0000 LaineysMom 1095160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>(1) I absolutely LOVE our Comotomo bottles. @Bluebonnet: explained why..</p> <p>(2) I think it's absolutely fine.</p> <p>(3) We love Mam pacis, but DD doesnt mind the Avent ones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1095034 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:35:59 +0000 Foodnerd81 1095034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We only use bottles occasionally and she likes the Tommy Tippee ones. We really didn't experiment- I got some as a gift as happened to have sterilized them already when we gave her her first bottle! The medela regular ones were way too fast for her. I hear good things about the playtex drop ins and would use those if we were bottle feeding a lot. </p> <p>I would def register for stuff for later on if you have the space to store it. We don't so I only registered for the early stuff but ill have to buy the other stuff myself. </p> <p>My Lo just hates pacis. We've tried nuk, mam, and soothies and she spits them all out. But I think having I e of each on hand is good so you can see what she likes. I didn't have any mam so I became fixated that those would be the one brand she likes. Sadly no, just my nipple. </p> <p>It IS a lit harder than a wedding registry. With that, you already know what kitchen or house stuff you use. You have no idea what babies even like in general much less what YOUR baby will like. Just accept that some things will go unused and you'll have I run out and buy other stuff after baby is here :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1095010 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:24:56 +0000 Bluebonnet 1095010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We loved Comotomo bottles. They are vented to reduce colic, but have only 4 parts, so they are very easy to clean and assemble. </p> <p>We used soothies pacis and had no issues. </p> <p>You might not want to get a whole bunch of bottles or pacis until you know what works for LO. If you are EBF, you won't need many bottles initially anyway (unless you supplement or exclusively pump). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1094989 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:18:23 +0000 Cole 1094989@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For bottles maybe consider registering for 1 of 2-3 different types and a full set of one type. Keep the set in the packaging and just plan to exchange it for whatever set works after you try the individual ones. (Better yet consider borrowing a bottle or two from a friend before opening a set.)</p> <p>Definitely register for stuff that you will use later. A lot of people forget to think about stuff for starting solids and the cost of different bibs, forks/spoons, sippy cups and dishes can really add up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1094964 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:08:50 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1094964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsCastro: I have tried this kind which my LC recommended when we gave a bottle early on. </p> <p> The First Years 1 Pack Breastflow Bottle, 5 Ounce by The First Years<br /> Link: <a href="http://amzn.com/B001QVG9YS" rel="nofollow">http://amzn.com/B001QVG9YS</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1094960 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:07:19 +0000 MrsCastro 1094960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>so it looks like right now i should purchase a few bottle/ pacifier options to see what the little guy likes...</p> <p>wow this is harder then doing a wedding registry... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1094953 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:04:56 +0000 MrsCastro 1094953@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>has anyone tried the Kiinde Twist system...</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kiinde-TS-N-001-NA-Twist-Breastfeeding-Starter/dp/B00CXSPL24/ref=pd_cp_ba_0" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Kiinde-TS-N-001-NA-Twist-Breastfeeding-Starter/dp/B00CXSPL24/ref=pd_cp_ba_0</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1094945 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:03:44 +0000 LuLu Mom 1094945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. Tommee Tippees work best for us, we started with Medela but LO didn't like them. I think it really is by each baby! </p> <p>2. Register for whatever you want, I put feeding stuff on there that we knew she wouldn't use for 6+ months but it goes quick! </p> <p>3. I would but like 3-4 different packages of pacies, babies seem particular baout htese. My LO hated MAM &amp; soothies, but loved Nubs and would only take those. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1094940 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:02:13 +0000 deerylou 1094940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. We registered for Dr. Brown bottles, and we're really happy with them. DD was combo fed and had absolutely no problem switching between the Dr. Browns and the breast. I've also heard excellent things about ComoTomo bottles.</p> <p>2. I think it's totally fine to register for things your baby will use, in the future. I will say that most of our guests wanted to get items that DD would use right away, but I did get some nice spoons, cups, bowls for when we start solids.</p> <p>3. My daughter does not prefer those pacifiers - she seems to have difficulty grasping them in mouth, and they are *way* too huge for her face. We swear by the NUK brand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1094933 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:57:42 +0000 lawbee11 1094933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is EBF and we use Tommee Tippee bottles. I initially registered for them because they are SO CUTE (great reason, right?) but they're great and she has never had an issue with them. You can get TT adapters for your pump, too, so that you can pump directly into the bottles (I registerd for these adapters, too). </p> <p>You may want to hold off on pacis. Every kid is so different and they're pretty cheap if you have to buy them. DD will only take soothies, and even then it's hit or miss. We have also offered MAM pacis and she absolutely hates them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1094929 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:56:22 +0000 MapleMoose 1094929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. Our infant class nurses recommended Dr. Brown's to reduce/avoid colic, and the Playtex bottles with the liner so that you can pump milk directly into the disposable liners.</p> <p>2. Sure, baby will use it eventually.</p> <p>3. The nurses also said get a variety of pacifiers, if you choose to use them, because some babies are selective and you just can't predict. But they also said pacifiers are supposed to be replaced often so it can't hurt to have several. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1094906 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:44:12 +0000 mrs. mochi 1094906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MRSCASTRO: In terms of bottle nipples and avoiding nipple confusion, I think it really depends on the individual's nipple shape. This is why I have 3 different types of bottles on hand just in case LO is super picky: I have Born Free, Tommee Tippee and Avent. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1094904 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:43:56 +0000 Chillybear 1094904@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>1. baby isnt here yet but I registered for Dr. Brown's, Medela and Medela Calma bottles. I'll be using the PISA for pumping and i read that the Dr. Browns will also fit the pump parts. The calma is supposed to be very similar to breastfeeding. </p> <p>2. We put all kinds of stuff on our registry that wont get used right away - high chair, play yard, convertible car seat.... My theory is people will buy the things they think you need. i feel like more options are better than less</p> <p>3. We got a variety of soothers. I think our hospital gives out the avent ones, we also got an adorable wubbanub with an elephant, nuk, tommi tippee and some brandless ones that had the phillies logo. We'll see if she takes to any of them </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1094897 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:42:06 +0000 looch 1094897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought those pacifiers and my son hated them, so I would get another brand too, just to try them. We ended up liking the MAM ones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1094896 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:39:56 +0000 T.H.O.U. 1094896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsCastro: We did like those but just beware you need a special paci clip for them that goes through the small holes. They also are really hard to label for daycare. I would grab another pack of regular plastic paci just to have on hand too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1094893 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:38:18 +0000 MrsCastro 1094893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>also, which pacifier, i currently have these... </p> [attach=2075/13/mtc0zu.135x135.31bG64Hhz6L__SL500_SL135_.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/registry-help#post-1094884 Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:36:19 +0000 MrsCastro 1094884@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I need to finish my registry in the next few days...but i need help...instead of posting several posts with questions i thought i would just ask questions here...</p> <p>What is the "best" bottle if we intend to BF, to avoid confusion?</p> <p>Is it okay to ask for stuff on the registy for up to about 9months? </p>