Baby
items you shouldn't buy before the baby is born
You know the feeling,
you are glowing with pregnancy and you insist your baby must
have everything! But unfortunately, buying everything can
break the bank, especially when your baby might be the one
that hates some super mom item while it seems like all the
others love it.
Here is a list
of things you should wait to buy - or even better yet, borrow
from other moms for a day to see what your little one thinks
of it before you buy!
Baby backpacks
/ carriers
While you might want to be the trendy Baby Bjorn wearing mom,
babies tend to either love these types of carriers or hate
them.
Jogger strollers
Will you really use it? Yes, we all have grand plans of jogging
with the baby to burn off that pregnancy fat, but in reality,
many will never quite do it. Borrow one for a day or two to
make sure you really will use it.
Baby DVDs (ie.
Baby Einstein)
Rent or borrow one first before you buy - again some babies
love it while others despise it.
Bassinet or Cradle
If you are wanting your baby near you but not co-sleeping,
a bassinet could be useful. But if the crib is already in
your bedroom, do you need a bassinet or cradle taking up precious
floor space too?
Diaper Bags
If you are having a shower, wait until then to buy! If you
are in the market for one, research and really think about
it first. Would you prefer a backpack over a shoulder bag?
Do you want it to be trendy black or adorned with teddy bears?
Bottles
If you need baby bottles, don't go and buy multiples right
away. Babies definitely have preferences! Your budget is better
off to buy one or two different bottles and see if your baby
has a preference. Then stock up as needed!
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