Top Baby Registry Stuff Not Worth The Hype

As a first time mom I adored looking up baby registry things on Pinterest and adding them to my Target registry. I loved Targets list and the ease of adding things to my list. I'll admit, I got sucked in to the hype. But after receiving some of these things I, the mother of a two month old, realize how useless some of these things are. These are the things that I find absolutely useless so you can save some cash and the regret of buying things you don't need.

1. Burp Cloths
Now this may seem illogical. Your baby will spit up and these will help keep it off your clothes right? Wrong. Now don't get me wrong, your baby will spit up, but these small, decorative pieces of fabric are useless in stopping it form getting all over you. My hubby and I quickly realized that dish cloths are the way to go. Its $4 for 6 at Target and you minimize the chance of getting your work clothes ruined right before you walk out the door. (Minimize, not eliminate) You can even get cute patterns or colors if thats what you want.

2. Pacifiers
I cannot tell you how many pacifiers we returned to Target and Walmart after our son was born. Even if your child does take a pacifier, they will most likely prefer a specific style and every other kind will be useless. Parker loved the Mam infant Pacifier,  (Free in your goodie bag when you register at Target) but just recently has stopped taking them altogether. Just try the ones they give you for free at the hospital and free with registries and buy more if you need them.

3. Diaper Genie 
If you have read any of these posts this is logical. The inserts are expensive, it takes up space, and doesn't really keep the smell out. We just bought a inexpensive trashcan and used grocery sacks in it. When there is a dirty diaper we just take the bag out the the trashcan. It may not be logical for everyone, but I think its useless.

4. Aden and Anias Swaddle Blankets
I totally bought into the hype with these. They're seriously regarded as a mom cult classic. And if you are a master swaddler or have a kid who doesn't move when they sleep, these might be awesome for you, but what really worked for us was the swaddle me velcro swaddles. They are ridiculously simple and you can get them pretty tight. Parker couldn't sleep without being swaddled for about a month. He has grown out of them and the want to be bundled so tight, but they were a lifesaver when he was just born.

Thats it I think? If I can think of more I'll add them, but I read a lot of blog posts and tried not to get sucked in too much! Let me know what baby thing you bought that you didn't need!

Yours Truly,
Darby

I Suck At Being Southern (and I'm feeling' fine)

Like many ladies, I have always longed to fit in. To be part of a group of friends that everyone wanted to be friends with. To always have cute outfits that were complimented. To have a cool talent that would make people jealous. And here I am, a new momma, with my favorite yoga pants on, watching HGTV and eating frozen pancakes and I'd like to let everyone know.. I suck at being Southern. I hate chevron patterned anything, I find burlap disgusting, I am anything but quiet, I have never and will never own a pair of Chacos, I am Judith March and Tory Burch's worst nightmare...and I'm fine. I don't like sweet tea, I think collards smell funny, and my ideal house does not have anything rusty or distressed in it. But guess what, I'm fine. I have a beautiful son who looks perfect in non smocked clothing. I have friends who don't care that I don't wear the "super comfy" chaos that they do. I have a God who doesn't think that exclusively chevron equals Sunday morning clothes. I'm fine. I'm happy. And I'm apart of a church who compliments my floral kimono and sam and libby flats on sunday morning. To the girl who sucks at being southern. I feel you. Lets go to Target.

Truly,
Darby