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I would keep the diapers and wipes...I would try out a few when LO gets here and if they work (i.e. the fit is right and LO isn't having blowouts/leaks), I would use those diapers as the ones I throw in teh diaper bag when we travel. You can never have too many diapers/wipes!

As for the boppy, they do all work the same as far as I can tell. So I would keep the off brand one and return the one you bought!

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@rahlyrah: up to you...if you got a lot of it, I would probably return some....or you could donate it if you don't want to return it! To a shelter or something?

I would probably keep the diapers & wipes or if they end up not working donate them with the baby wash/lotion (we were particular to use natural brands due to ingredients).

Do you know where the off brand pillow is from? Babies R Us let us return some stuff without a receipt that wasn't on our registry. I'd keep the more comfortable pillow. I'd also donate or try to return the washes and lotions. I am also particular about what brands I want to use with the baby.

We got a lot of Johnson's for our shower and my son ending up being sensitive to it- he always broke out in a rash. Two years later we are still using it to wash our dog! Hehe... But we used Johnson's to wash her before he was born so now we just are stocked up :). As for the off brand diapers I'd make sure they work as well at home before using them in diaper bag... Last place you want a blowout is when you're out and about. Wipes I'd use, or keep in the cars to clean up messes- kids are always spilling something and even if you don't want to use it on the baby's tush you can use them for other messes. Anything left, I'd prob donate!

We just switched from pampers swaddlers to walmart brand this week (shes six weeks tomorrow) and not only are working great they are three dollars cheaper and you get ten more per pack. We were also gifted a box of 900 Costco brand sensitive wipes and they have also worked great. So, in my opinion, there would be no reason to not use those.

I would keep the items, re-gift them, or donate them. You could always call and see if you could get store credit. You may find the diapers will work good enough to get the money's worth out of them. If they aren't the best you could always use them when you know you will be home. Off brand wipes can be used for tons of things besides wiping bottoms. You could use them for LO's face/hands after meals when they get older (we do this), use them for wiping down surfaces, or keeping extra in vehicles. Also you could keep them at grandparents' or other family/friends houses you frequent a lot. If your LO will be going to daycare you could bring them there, or even donate them to a local daycare. I'm sure you could find many uses for these items

I would return the diapers and wipes for swaddlers...that's what we did with all non swaddlers diapers we got at my shower.

I would reconsider, J&J products and go with a different brand...we use California baby.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57493890-10391704/johnson-johnson-to-phase-out-potentially-harmful-chemicals-by-2015/

I wouldn't use baby powder either, it can cause asthma.

I would keep the "boppy" that you cannot return....I don't see much of a difference.

Don't feel bad about wanting "brand name" just don't stock up too much, baby may be allergic or the product may not work ou for your baby.

It doesn't sound bad at all. Which pillow do you like best? If it's the boppy then research where the other one came from, like a pp said Babies R Us will give you credit for non-registry without a receipt. I would also suggest rethinking J&J, we use Yes to baby carrots because of allergies. Off brand diapers are always worth trying, as with wipes.

Go ahead and return or donate what you really don't want - don't feel bad about it!!

As for what I'd do, personally - I'd keep the stuff as back up. I'm always running out of my shampoo/dog shampoo/face wipes - I bet I'd get through the "back up" stuff pretty quickly!! I also agree with pps about the wipes - you always need wipes around the house for a variety of things - cleaning down the changing pad etc.

For the record, when it comes to nappies, we fully intend to try out a range of different cheaper brands. We have been gifted some Pampers but if the cheaper brands don't leak or cause nappy rash I will be downgrading permanently. We have also bought some supermarket own-brand wipes to try - they're for wiping up poop, as long as they don't cause a rash I don't care what brand they are!

That said - it's completely up to you and if you'd prefer to use branded stuff that's your prerogative and there's nothing wrong with that.

I use my son's baby lotion for myself, and when we travel, I just bring baby stuff and we all use that so we don't have to pack 3 different kinds of things, so if you're planning a trip, I'd save at least one of each item.

If the powder is cornstarch, you can use that, it shouldn't be used if it is made from talc, that's my understanding.