Have you guys started yet?

I’m 37 and this is my 3rd pregnancy with my 3rd and 4th baby. My older kids are 7 and 4 and we had donated literally everything, all the baby gear is gone.

Our plan was to buy what we knew we would need piece by piece throughout the pregnancy but now we need two of everything so we’re reluctantly having a baby shower.

I started a registry on babylist and their ‘essentials’ checklist is absolutely WILD.

I just wanted to throw this out there for the younger first time moms, don’t get overwhelmed by all the gear listed as ‘essential’

You don’t need a swing, AND a rocker, AND a bouncer, AND a jumper. A pack and play AND a crib AND a bassinet AND a lounger AND a changing table . A 400 piece wardrobe isn’t necessary.

Don’t let the check list take over your brain.

Good luck mommas!