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[quote=Anonymous]First, accept the fact that you - like most first-time moms (me included) are slightly insane at the moment.  Its OK, most people who remember what is it like, get it.  But the whole we want the nursery to be perfect, and as we want it, will come across as insane to most people.

Second, the one thing it is pretty easy to say no to is items that are too large for your nursery or too large for your house.  I asked relatives to please not get us anything large without asking.  I may have come across as insane, but there again, most people accept it.  And most understood.

Third, do you have a registry?  If not, set it up now.  Set up several.  Not everyone will follow it, but the majority will.

As far as certain brands, organic, no gasses, etc, no one from a previous generation will understand or accept this.  It is better just to accept the gift, and put it away.  I say put it away, not give it away.  Because you know what - that cheap pack of 24 footie pjs suddenly looks like a godsend when you realize your baby is going to pee, poop, and spit up all over them about every 30 minutes.

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