Preparing for a new baby feels like a very materialistic, commercial affair. There are a million objects out there - many of which are crazy cute and tempting, not to mention unnecessary. (Why yes, I should buy this battery powered fan for my baby's SUV-sized stroller.)
While we've been keeping an eye on local listserves for some used items, there are some big ticket items we prefer buy new, like the stroller, crib and car seat. Baby Bargains has been recommended to us by countless friends and it has been helpful as we enter into the world of buy buy Baby and other stores with aisles and aisles of "necessary" objects. (What is the name of this store supposed to suggest? "Goodbye baby, I need to go shopping"?)
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What items did you find most useful for the first year of your baby's life?
Hi Chloe,
ReplyDeleteCOngrats! And, YES- baby stores are overwhelming. I usually researched and read reviews online before going into the stores.
The items I found most useful during the first year were:
- Breast Pump
- Ergo Baby Carrier
- A snap and go for the infant carrier
- Bumbo seat
- lots of soft blankets!
- and lastly a jumperoo of some sort. When they turn 6 months - babies LOVE to bounce!
Hope this helps! Sun
Great suggestions! Thanks so much.
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