The word “registration” isn’t generally associated with fun things. You register for classes. You register at the hospital when you rush in to the emergency room. Voter registration leads to a good thing but isn’t really such fun when you’re just signing up. Registering for baby gear, however, is supposed to be an enjoyable process, right? Well it’s not. At all.
While the idea of getting gifts always brings with it a certain amount of giddy anticipation, the realization that these gifts aren’t actually for you takes some of the steam out of things. The realization that a good number of these gifts have to do with how to best clean, hide, and dispose of poop really brings that point home.
In all honesty though… of course I’ve been thrilled by every baby gift we’ve gotten so far, and I’m sure that trend will continue. It’s simply the choosing of what we want (dare I say “need”?!) that is such an overwhelming process. I’d almost rather handcraft a carseat myself than figure out which safey-rated gadget is most necessary to keep our precious little one from flying into the front seat with me everytime I slam on the brakes. Which I also plan to stop doing as soon as this kiddo arrives. But that’s a story for another blog…
This one’s about finding all the right stuff for a baby. And I’ve found it to be quite a confusing process. Why must one have 3 separate strollers unless one has 3 separate tushes to put in them? What the heck does the word “bjorn” mean anyway, and do I really trust something I can’t pronounce to hold all the weight of my one-and-only bjaby? Can a breastpump please look any more painful and cow milking-like? And the plastic nipples?!… I’m sorry, but how in the world are you supposed to know which to buy when none of the multi-colored 4-inch plastic contraptions even remotely resembles anything close to what I see in the shower?!
Clearly, baby registry has brought up a number of questions for me. If you dare… venture to post a comment with some answers to any of the above (or even post your own questions -I’ll feel more sane knowing I’m not the only clueless mommy-to-be out here!). Best response wins a “Bumbling Swaddle Genie BOB”. Extra credit for anyone with a clue what any of that actually is.
