Ripe For the Registry

   By drodriguez  Apr 14, 2008
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Bringing a new baby home is a time of joy, love, and at times utter chaos. A new parent may have many questions about purchases for a new baby, like what will really be worth the price and what will ultimately end up gathering dust in the corner of the nursery.

There will be plenty of advice offered from friends and family telling you what will be necessary for you and your baby. But when it comes down to it, it’s likely your baby will end up telling you (in so many smiles and cries) what he or she likes.

Contributing writer for the TodayShow.com’s Cat Schwartz offers eight “must-have” gadgets for busy moms that have worked for her. One gadget Schwartz says her son benefits from a great deal is a Munchkin Voice-Activated Crib Light ($13). When a baby gets upset during naps, sight and sounds can sometimes help soothe them. This particular light offers the sound of a heart beat and soft rotating colors for ten minutes when it is activated.

One device Schwartz finds helpful in the kitchen is a cordless hand blender by Breville ($100). This may sound like a lot to pay for a blender, but in the end it can save you quite a bit on canned baby food. The portable device is battery operated and makes blending up fruits and vegetables for your little one a breeze.

Schwartz also finds the Nurse N Glow Pillow ($40) to be handy for night time feedings. The soft light coming from inside the pillow allows just enough light to make sure baby is latched on properly. Schwartz likes it simply because, “it’s always nice to have so you can watch their little lips doing that sucking motion.”

Okay, so maybe your baby won’t need these items for day to day survival, but they can all be very helpful. For a complete list of Schwartz’s “must-have” gadgets you can visit http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23337896/ .

Do you think the three items listed above could be handy for mom and baby?

Can you offer any advice for new moms wondering what to stock up on before the big day?

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misteric97 by misteric97 | Westfield, PA
May 05, 2008

have 2 boys that i breast fed and now i am expecting in september i prefer the shape of the boppy but i never had any problem with the lighting i always bought their baby food and i agree with Lusadi you should just stock up on diapers instead of buying a cordless blender or some glowing pillow i usualy held my kids while they nursed to bond i sat in a rocking chair so this just wouldn't work for me i will not be purchacing either for this one either good luck too all the new moms out there

newberngrad by newberngrad | DENVER, NC
May 05, 2008

I made a lot of my babies food..and spent much time boiling/baking. I typically used a grinder by hand..so, wow, this would have really come in handy.. :-(

murphy1976 by murphy1976 | middleburgh, NY
Apr 29, 2008

I just had a baby and would love to get the nursing pillow and the crib light. All the lights are so brigth in my house I have a hard time gettin gthe baby back down and the her crying wakes my son up. I also think that she would love the crib light because we put her down when she is drowsy to learn to fall asleep on her own and she sometimes takes alittle while and we do not have a mobile

Lusadi by Lusadi | Wasilla, AK
Apr 29, 2008

Honestly, I have to say that the above products all sound like a huge waste of money. A simple nightlight would suffice in place of the pillow and the light activated crib thing. Additionally, there are a multitude of 'baby food' making products out there with a much lower price tag than 100.00. New moms would be better off stocking up on diapers and Oreo's than any of these products.

laurielew by laurielew | AUBURN HILLS, MI
Apr 28, 2008

I really like the pillow my daughter is expecting her first baby this September and I am def. going to get her one and the voice activated crib light too.

prochs by prochs | JAMESTOWN, ND
Apr 28, 2008

Geethe pillow sound like a great idea I might have to go out and get on.

savvymama by savvymama | pasadena, CA
Apr 28, 2008

I do like the lighted pillow for nighttime feedings. Also, I love the idea of a cordless hand blender, but $100 seems pretty steep, especially when you can purchase a good non-cordless one for around $60.

MonikaP by MonikaP | Queen Creek, AZ
Apr 27, 2008

Great Idea!!! I wished I had one 5 months ago.

pgh1964 by pgh1964 | Voorhees, NJ
Apr 26, 2008

The light up pillow would be perfect for my daughter who is nursing a 3 week old. It is hard at night to turn on lights or go into the living room with bright lights in the middle of the night. The baby seems to wake up and get more frantic when you do that. This pillow would have a more calming effect on baby and mom

calliegirl by calliegirl | Mansfield, MA
Apr 26, 2008

I light up nursing pillow is a great idea. Right now I'm up 1-2x per night with my 3mth old & its tough to get the lighting right. I have to consider - 1) being able to see her 2) not waking up my husband & 3) not stimulating my daughter so much that she's wide awake after her feeding. As long as the pillow isn't too bright, I think its a great idea.

kmcewan by kmcewan | Lehi, UT
Apr 25, 2008

I like this idea but think it is a little pricey, I just have a small night like by the bed.

minari by minari | SCARSDALE, NY
Apr 25, 2008

I'll wait for these on ebay. There is just no way I could justify spending that much on a light.

aconners by aconners | CINCINNATI, OH
Apr 23, 2008

My neighbor is due in a few weeks. I sent her a list of those items that I thought would be great to have!

magley911 by magley911 | Tower, MI
Apr 23, 2008

I had three girls and nursed all of them. I wish I would have something like the lighted nursing pillow. I always threw a baby blanket over my bedside light. I also scorched a few in the process. I wish items like this were less expensive. I know to alot of people $40.00 isn't much but when I was a new mother that was an expense I could do withiout. My daughter is due in June and I think I will look for one for her.

ANIAPETTI by ANIAPETTI | LITTLE ELM, TX
Apr 21, 2008

The lighted nursing pillow idea is great. Would be helpful during the night feedings. I wonder if it warms up while the light is on......