Baby Registry vs Reality - Product Regrets, Most Used, & the Baby Products You ACTUALLY Need

[@kristap7281]

Watching this video just made me think “yeah, we’re in a different tax bracket” 😂

[@sherrya6902]

Definitely

[@dandare2586]

This is definitely a video for those who have a lot!!

[@JolovesDecor]

I had my last child 31 years ago. My eyes bugged out of my head.

[@ang_131]

I definitely noticed that, too. I was highly surprised that the recommended nightlight wasn’t the Hatch.

[@skeinofadifferentcolor2090]

We're in debt, and live on a single income. Even without the debt the swaddles are making me wince at the price tag.

[@trinapeddicord]

Just seems like most of these are not economically realistic for most new parents. It’s a shame that many will see this and probably go in debt trying to keep up. Ladies, do your research. There are so many more great items that are affordable. They may not be the trendy names right now, but are tried, true and have been tested by so many moms.

[@holly3071]

I do see what you mean, but these are just her personal suggestions. of course if these are out of someone’s price range they are basic enough items that people should know that these exact products aren’t the only ones out there and definitely shouldn’t be going into debt to get all the exact items she has. I do get that they aren’t in the price range for a lot of people including me, but she’s just sharing her favorites and we should be able to do our own research and make decisions based on more than just this one video. There are also a lot of videos suggesting lower price point items

[@skeinofadifferentcolor2090]

You don't need to break the bank to have a child. That's the number 1 lie women who want to have children are told. Babies are only as expensive as you make them be. They don't need Gucci or Halo. They don't know the difference.

[@kandeekane1]

@@holly3071 yes but then you get people like my daughter in law who registers for her baby shower and selects very expensive unnecessary items that no one can afford to buy.

[@ashchickify]

I can see what you mean too. When I'm finally pregnant, I'm going to add some splurges to see if anyone wants to gift it. If it's out of budget for my husband and I, there's lots of dupes it there. I think she's also in a different tax bracket than many of us 😊

[@bjohnson1149]

These items are wonderful but, frankly, most new parents cannot afford them and have no choice but to buy less expensive things. I agree with Krista P, you live in a world of affluence that most don't enjoy. I'm not criticizing your ability to purchase these things. You are blessed and I know you know that.

[@miekeduwe6602]

The snuggle me organic and dockatot are not meant for overnight sleep. Babies have died in them. hence they've changed their descriptions to "loungers". Please always keep an eye on your baby while they're in these x

[@carolelee571]

As a older Grandma this was amazing. Things are so different today. Most of these things I have never heard of. I have also enjoyed seeing your baby grow up and the family time spent with your baby.

[@cindydunn3036]

The best thing I ever bought for all my children was a bookshelf and books, but...the diapers, wipes, sleepers were the actual must haves 💗

[@ang_131]

A crib, mattress, and sheets, sleepers, diapers, wipes, and cream, burp clothes/receiving blankets, baby safe soap, some sort of swaddle. That’s literally all you need to bring baby home.

[@ang_131]

Ladies, if you’re planning to breastfeed, get your medical provider to write you a script for APNO (all purpose nipple ointment). You need to fill it at a compounding pharmacy. It is WAY better than any nipple cream you can buy in store. Fill it before baby is even born and have it standing by from day one. It’s amazing and heals cracked and bleeding nipples so quickly.

[@missiemel01]

Sharrah is obviously a first time mom but i love how passionate she is about this. I personally like simplicity!

[@stephaniee8844]

Same.

[@ntmn8444]

Wow, lots of people complaining about prices here. Good products cost money. But there’s always second hand. Whatever you do, make sure you’ve researched the items you’re buying. Don’t just buy the cheapest thing just because it’s cheap. What’s cheap now may be more expensive down the road. Make sure the items you pick don’t have too many recalls and are easy for you to use. That’s it.

[@kristinavelasquez1438]

I appreciate the higher price points, not everyone lives on a tight budget and there should be content for everyone. thanks!

[@Tahany]

this is the best video i have seen. You gave us a real list. idk why this is so hard for people to do, but this is the best video i have seen on this topic and the links are 👌🏽

[@SamanthaSteMarie]

I had a baby ten months ago and have to say that a lot of this stuff is NOT needed OR there are more cost efficient options. A lot of these items are amazing quality but just a disclaimer that you there are other options that are just as good but not as expensive. Examples: HelloBello diapers are hella expensive. If you have access to Costco… get the Kirkland brand! It’s around $40 for 222 diapers. At the end of the day, you don’t need. $1200 stroller, a $350+ crib mattress, etc. You can get everything you need for a fraction of what this video talks about. If I didn’t know any better, this video would give me serioussssss anxiety!!

[@shirak3928]

Many many lactation consultants don’t recommend the elvie pump. The pump doesn’t do a good job at extracting . If you must get a Wearable pump they say go for the willow. A better option for a portable pump is a baby buda pump or pumpables pump with collection cups that u stick into your pumping or nursing bra. Also, if the flange (part that houses the nipple) fit isn’t good then you won’t be extracting milk well and that could lead to Mastitis. There is so so much that goes into pumping….

[@ntmn8444]

That really depends. I’ve heard mixed reviews of the Elvie and the Willow, and based on the mixed reviews, I chose to go with the Elvie. Also, what lactation consultants say is to use a main pump, like a spectra or medela in addition to the wearable pump, not to avoid the wearable pump altogether. Someone like me, with what I do, I absolutely can’t have a traditional portable pump. They’re not discreet enough, and they have too many wires. The Elvie and even the Willow are great because you can literally hide it under your clothes and no one would know any better. It really does depend on the person and their situation.

[@lauramoreland3153]

Love you Sharrah, but I can’t see past all the unsafe sleeping advice. None of those baby loungers are meant for sleep. Babies have died in those, and that’s why influencers need to be so careful about recommending them to new parents and specify that those are LOUNGERS that must be used for awake time only.

[@ang_131]

Agreed. I hate it when the dockatot is recommended in these lists. They’re fine if you just need a spot to plop baby during the day and you don’t want them rolling away, but they’re definitely not for sleeping. I follow and support the safe sleep ABCs: alone, on their back, in their own crib or bassinet.

[@aidabd1347]

Definitely! If co-sleeping, follow the Safe Sleep Seven. 😊

[@ang_131]

For baby cameras, we’ve used a Wyze security camera, the 360 is the best because you can move it around and see the whole room (necessary after your toddler is no longer confined to her crib). I love that it’s useful even after we stop spying on our kids. It’s also nice to have it accessible via an app on all our devices. And I love that it saves footage on an SD card so we can look back at what happened if we need to.

[@MB-km5hh]

It’s crazy how expensive these are for how short they are used. 2nd hand definitely seems the way to go if you can find it! Thanks for the ideas for expecting friends!

[@chloebelle4923]

True and I am concerned about anything called "vegan leather' as well, since these manufactured products almost always contain toxins that are not good for babies or for any of us actually.

[@Weatheredstorms1]

Second hand is a bad idea for some baby items like car seats. The store cannot guarantee the safety of the seat (it’s also illegal to sell used car seats) if it was used. They don’t know if it was in a car accident. Once a car seat has been in an accident it can no longer be used. Car seats have expiration dates as well. To find a great travel system you don’t have to go and spend a 1,000 if it’s not in the budget. Although I agree with the Uppa because it can become so many different strollers in one. There’s also a stroller company called Mockingbird that’s just like the Uppa baby vista at a fraction of the price. They even sell them at target for $399. The attachements etc are all similar to Uppa and also come at a fraction of the price.

[@TheSophiesVids]

Timely!! I'm 28wks pregnant. Didn't know you were expecting again, congratulations!! ❤️

[@aishah8759]

I just want to say while things on this list are expensive, and I cannot afford all of them, this video was very helpful. There are a few items I want to splurge on for baby, like the crib and I didn’t know which crib she was using until this video! And this crib definitely seems to be perfect for me! There are definitely other items that I will be buying a cheaper version of, but there are people that have as much money to spend as she does and I’m sure they also find this video very helpful. So just want to thank Sharrah for making this. I’m not really one to comment but don’t want her to just get negative comments and not make a similar video in the future. Really great informative video and thanks so much for all the links and explaining why you liked/disliked certain items! ❤️

[@taylorswf23]

I’m pregnant again too. My babe is 15 months. Kindred pregnancies. I agree in sentiment with many of these recommendations but we went major budget-friendly, buying as much secondhand as possible. We’re buying next to nothing for the second baby, even though we didn’t know gender for either baby- or perhaps because we didn’t know. Everything had to be neutral for the first few weeks/months.

[@ang_131]

With my second baby I struggle to come up with things he needs whenever family ask for gift ideas for Christmas and birthdays. Until he’s old enough to have a preference, we have everything he could possibly need from his older sister.

[@taylorswf23]

@@ang_131 we actually tell family members (aside from insistent grandparents) no gifts. They look at us funny but 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@ang_131]

@@taylorswf23, yes, thankfully they’re generally good about only buying what we suggest and recognizing that he doesn’t need much. His older sister got half a dozen Christmas gifts and he only got one. He’s 9 months old. He doesn’t know any better.

[@shalinis3874]

Great option is to always buy neutral clothes and accessories so u cN reuse them for any baby:) My son is 10 months old and his clothes and accessories are all gender neutral:)

[@soniaperez9769]

You are amazing, Sharrah. We just moved into our 1st home that we purchased & I have watched your videos religiously. You have given me so many wonderful tips, thank you.

[@andreavictoriasanchez7082]

Third baby and most of these items I didn’t purchase with my first or second mainly because I was a stay at home mom and had support -extra hands to hold baby means less contraptions and gadgets. Now as a single working mom of two toddlers and baby on the way I am definitely splurging on these because 1. They are beautiful and make me happy which for your mental health can seriously be helpful and 2. With other littles and basically zero support I want to know that I have every available resource to me! Yes that means I’ve had to stop ordering takeout and getting my nails done but I’m on minimum wage and almost finished purchasing every item I wanted without going in to any debt. It can be done and you don’t have to be rich to have and enjoy your kids.

[@ReviewsWithUandI]

Would you recommend getting the nursing chair in ivory or would you get it and gray did again, I’m just afraid of stains

[@MDAORuble]

Did you mention the chair you are sitting in? Is it a glider, rocker, swivel?

[@monicacallow6277]

Congratulations, good news!! Have a safe and trouble free pregnant experience with your family 💖

[@lavenderperidot1359]

How did you wash your baby without a washcloth? And the bottles at the ready prevent a trip to Walmart when it's already stressful. Not everyone does breast feeding with flying colors.

[@kika12kika]

what rocker is this? the link doesn't work for me :( is this Pottery Barn Kids Dream swivel Glider & Recliner?

[@Lordhelpus7]

I’ve had the same wipes warmer since 2018 and it still works 3 babies later!

[@LorenzoCalgaryRealtor]

Great video. Thank you

[@marisa1169]

Hi! Did you have a car seat you recommend? Or do you have a converter kit for the Uppababy stroller?

[@Thatmormonchica]

“The Elvie is totally affordable” *cost $488* but not sure if they gave me mastitis” 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@omgitznadia]

I think she said “portable”

[@Petitkaramela]

Great timing ! Due in 4 weeks

[@pamhernandez6565]

I agree with everything you said about the halo swaddle but remember every baby is different. My first born loved them and used one ever night to sleep. Second born, woke up wailing in the middle of the night and would not stop until I took it off. He would sweat so much in them it looked like he’d come out of the shower. Do cotton instead of fleece if possible it’ll help prevent your baby from sweating especially if baby is like my second born (overheats easily).

[@ang_131]

I loved the halo with my first for about a week. I hated how loud the Velcro was in the middle of the night. I ultimately used the muslin swaddles with both my babies. They do take some practice to get a tight swaddle, but once you know what to do, they’re golden.

[@anabicho5626]

Thank you for sharing!!! First time mum here, and feeling overwhelmed with the amount of choices and things to get 😅

[@maureenjurmann1916]

Congratulations! Brody is a beautiful baby!!!!!

[@floralaura2543]

What chair did you end up getting?

[@decorazonacorazon1787]

Would you recommend a nursing pillow?

[@harichandana.chetty817]

But what is the glider you are sitting on it looks so good and comfy

[@joeysturm]

I said the same thing about the gowns!! Perfect for soooo many diaper changes!!

[@amybeatty5526]

So helpful! Thank you for the detour!!

[@Annly0616]

Hi, just came across your video and it’s very helpful for me as a first time mom! I’m also wondering where can we get your rocking chair?😂 it looks so comfortable! Thank you for sharing❤

[@heidishome2937]

Great video. I’m not having anymore kids. But it does make it easier to buy great gifts.

[@victoriamather2267]

Children aren’t for me but I watched to support! ❤️

[@notyourmommasdrama5745]

I like this comment. 👌

[@Jaacck45]

The cadee and night light 💡 were good buys - my daughter had similar items and the were must 😃

[@danshao309]

I love your huge pink drinking cup, where do you get that?

[@mommab1969]

As soon as our children had other liquid, like water, I put it in a sippie cup. They didn't have it from a bottle so that they didn't associate a bottle with milk. Mommy was for milk and sippie cup for water and eventually juice.

[@wendyc6997]

where is that ottoman next to your rocking chair from?

[@kristinreis9931]

Hi Sharrah, sorry this is so late but we’re just working on our nursery now. We have the same esthetic for our baby/baby’s room as you so just wondering which curtains you recommend? Is light blocking necessary or should we let light in to acclimate them to daytime/nighttime? Thanks!!

[@ang_131]

I’ve found the Hatch has been WAY more useful with my toddler than with my baby. It’s great for helping her know when it’s time to get up and if it’s still bedtime.

[@sticky_depot]

Lmao how oblivious can one be about their purchasing power 😂

[@triciaalleyne2673]

What chair are sitting

[@HannahGarcia-lf2vx]

what chair are you sitting in?

[@ktkitty1903]

Congratulations!

[@skeinofadifferentcolor2090]

Every mom who has ever had mastitis before is cringing at hearing about it again. I've had it with both of the bar kids, and I'm anticipating having it with our third. I am 20 weeks pregnant. Not fun, but a perfect boob pampering opportunity. I highly recommend Truly boob polish that you use in the shower followed by the boob serum. It's incredible!!

[@melissabaratham731]

thank you for sharing!!!!

[@AlexandriaJohnson-x7b]

What kind of glider is that?

[@dianah7181]

The Ollie swaddles are amazing too momma! Used them with my two and my soon 3rd baby ☺️

[@shalinis3874]

Camera I swear by is Cubo Ai it is great and looks so cute:)

[@NS-nm8nu]

People in these comments are so butt hurt over the fact that she has money. If you don't have anything nice to say, keep it to yourself. Everyone is different, she's just talking about what worked for her and for her baby!! Maybe if you guys could get over your pride you might find something helpful in her video lol.

[@lovettaquilts]

Congrats!

[@arianalongoria6163]

Eveything here isn’t all that good, there’s some for 1/4 the price that work even better sadly. it’s just the most expensive stuff on the market, but some stuff on here was a good review. Nice to see different youtubers prospectives

[@thehillsmdofficial]

I appreciate that people are price conscious but there are TONS of videos that feature lower priced items. I actually found it to be refreshing to see items similar to those I’d actually purchase. Long story short, if the items in the video are beyond your personal budget, it’s okay. Do what’s best for you. ❤️ No need to comment on how they’re too expensive (which is all personal preference). 😉

[@ang_131]

The OXO travel bottle brush cleaner thing is way better. It’s tiny and self contained but still gives a full size bottle brush and a space to dry bottles.

[@cillpinkbow]

Did anyone ask where her cup was from? It’s a nice size for postpartum hydration and I’m looking for a good one

[@yarazard]

That’s a Stanley, all the influencers have it lol. A more budget friendly version is the reduce brand. Found on amazon or your local grocery store.

[@hilexihere]

Just found your channel! im in okc!!!

[@iannone39]

Great vlog to know what is worth buying for friend, family etc....congrats and can't wait to find out what sibling Sawyer will have...cn we start taking a poll as soon as you are ready... adorable....💖💙🤰👶🙏🏼😘

[@ziggymi757]

Things like crib and sofa perhaps yeah they're expensive because Crate and Barrel but the rest don't seem to be "a different tax bracket" mostly amazon stuff. You buy them once just like you buy a good mattress. Cheap products turn out more expensive in the long run. I think spending 1K for most needed good baby stuff is not "that crazy expensive" but could be just me.

[@melanperez06]

For those saying the items are pricey I promise you, you can find almost all of these items in great condition second hand. If you want it new, research the knock off; some of them are really great.

[@rachelolivier789]

•is excited to figure out what i really need •hears that she bought an uppababy stroller 💀

[@melanierose3909]

Love your channel☺️ so realistic and wholesomely 🥰

[@nisawallace5903]

Please consider getting a few bottles even if you plan on long term nursing. At 9 months I got an abscessed tooth and had to stop nursing for antibiotics and pain medication. Also your baby needs plain water once in a while...not full bottles of water just some water. It is good to get your baby to be able to nurse and also drink from a bottle...just in case something happens. Good luck to all the new moms. 💙💗💙💗💙.

[@kathrynriggs2489]

I'm kind of giggling about the baby scale. I never used one on my kids or grandkids. I did buy a used one to.....weigh newborn puppies for the first 2 weeks - which was really not necessary either.

[@yarazard]

Just a mom hack, any big basket can work as a diaper caddy

[@rebeccarendle3706]

Interesting baby likes 🤗. I didn't get on with the electronic pump.. It reminded me of milking a cow.. Hated it. I had a hand pump and it took me 10mins to pump of my milk.. Often, once I had underpressure I didn't need to pump much.. It just flowed (once I got my head around pumping in general, because it's mind over matter). We use baby sleeping bags.

[@rebeccarendle3706]

@Victoria G totally agree👍, the hand pump is totally underrated.. I used Avent.. Now Philips Avent hand pump..it was super... Small, light, easy to clean and I could walk around and pump silently while reading a book or watching TV while my babies slept 😊.

[@ang_131]

Sleep sacks are the best once baby starts to roll and can’t be swaddled anymore!

[@rebeccarendle3706]

@@ang_131 where I live we use newborn sleeping sacks, with thin innerer sacks and an outside thicker sack. You can put the babies arms inside the arm openings of the outer sack to keep them from flying around (so it's like being swaddled) .. But the baby can take them out and stretch them if it wants eg usually when it starts to wake for a feed... So they are great from birth! Both my kids loved their sacks.

[@gabriellehogan2694]

Don’t use the dock a tot or the snuggle me for co sleeping though!! They aren’t sleep safe:)

[@stephanieathey7247]

These recommendations are a little tone deaf for the majority of your audience. Your average family is working on an annual income of let's say $50-$60k, and that fact prices us out of 98% of these suggestions. That's unfortunate because I love Sharrah's style, but this is not at all practical.

[@carolinechavez9203]

Right? I did notice this as well, luxury items with a very gracious budget in case you are not excited go spend some more...

[@amyraszipovits810]

Look at the hoyses shown in the intro, yeah definitely a different tax bracket.

[@jjmushrush]

This is helpful! Thank you.

[@ruhhshelle]

This seems so unrealistic... I don't think there's any need to spend $70 on a mat that goes on the floor... much less some of the other prices.

[@katerice7145]

Such a random question- but what fabric is that on the pottery barn glider you’re sitting on? Love the color and trying to figure out which one that is, thanks!!

[@elizabethpinner5592]

i think it’s called “boucle” kind of like sherpa material but i might be wrong!

[@lisahoban7368]

I did miss the news Congrats

[@kaylarogers6644]

You should have a warning for this video "not for poor people" 😂😂

[@terrypurvis2535]

I'm new. What are the paint colors in your nursery?

[@idammage]

more baby content please! lol

[@itsme_d7841]

Notifications…😁

[@sarahbuckhouse6946]

All of these recommendations are extremely expensive…

[@elisselaguna6656]

ive never watched a video where every single item was more than 200$, hats off to you but definitely not for a majority of people

[@OfficiallyEvita]

Wow that Nestig went from $599 to $749.99 in one year

[@Kae311-j7w]

I can’t afford any of this lol 😂

[@DianaCarreras0306]

Everything is so expensive

[@olgasantiago-agirlfriendsguide]

✨💚✨🙏✨💚✨

[@fatemarabiei4153]

Is this a video of the most expensive products on the market😂

[@MysteryExodus]

The Newton is overpriced and not necessary. She’s obviously sponsored by them.

[@DD-qw8zc]

all these women on here popping out baby after baby as soon as they can, zeesh no way someone is planning a second baby when 1st is one

[@genevievermore7930]

No disrespect intended, but definitely not a video for those of us that live paycheck to paycheck and are expecting 🥴 sheesh those price tags

[@JolovesDecor]

My last child was 31 years ago. I’m glad she didn’t push those wrap around things to keep the kids strapped to you 24/7. Mother’s today seem to never put their kids down. The kids need to use use muscles, and explore, and learn a healthy separation from their parent. A child can’t move their arms snd legs when they’re attached to their moms till their 7 or 8 months old. Sharrah encouraged your child to explore, move and build their curiosity. I’m not understanding this child to parent attachment via wraparound. It seems unhealthy past newborn stage. The new mattress is amazing. That’s something I wish we’d had.

[@ang_131]

Agree that floor time is always the better option for when baby is awake, but baby wearing has its place especially because some babies just want to contact nap and baby wearing let’s mom do that hands free.