A friend of mine recommended that I not buy a carrier until after the baby is here. I would rather not wait, but she said that finding a comfortable fit for a carrier is like finding a comfortable fit for jeans - it's very individual. She suggested finding a local baby wearing group and playing with their lending library before making a final decision. I'm not sure yet if I'll follow her advice, but it seems to make sense so I might.
I was going to get an Ergo but DH and I weren't sure how much we would use a carrier so we registered for a k'tan instead mostly for around the house. I think when we have #2 I'll get something like an Ergo to wear the baby and put this one, then a toddler, in a stroller.
@CapricaAndrea thanks for the heads up! I have never heard of knock off baby carriers before this! and the fact that they don't safety check them is terrifying! @ladylolly89 that's the main reason I am leaning towards the Lillebaby All Seasons... I love that I don't have to buy another one once she gets too big, and I don't have to buy any extra pieces if she happens to be on the smaller side. @NYCProf that's the one I had on my registry and am contemplating switching it... with the insert it's over $200... I just don't know if I can justify that price point if the Lillebaby lasts longer and I don't have to buy the extra insert... and it's less expensive unless of course the Ergo is more comfortable and has more support for myself or DH.
@BellaO21, I'll get another Solly Baby and then a Tula. I'm by no means an experienced wearer though, but I love the ease of use of both. I also love that the Solly is so breathable for Summers.
How many strollers should we get? We registered for the one w car seat carrier and then another lightweight $99 one. We then removed $99 one and put an unbrella one on instead. Not sure if we did the right thing. Any input is appreciated. Also, are bumbos worth it?
@NYCProf We're registered for the same system, in Papyrus I think. I went to Target to play around with the car seat models and I really loved that one.
@NYCProf We're registered for the same system, in Papyrus I think. I went to Target to play around with the car seat models and I really loved that one.
My sister-in-law and brother got a similar stroller by Chicco and it's great!!
@MKRLTX@NYCProf@BellaO21 I'm glad I'm not the only one who wants to buy all of the baby things!!
I did order pretty much everything I need for breastfeeding off my registry though. Amazon had a 20% off sale going on it and I've been told that no one buys you breastfeeding stuff for your baby shower haha. I'm almost all set... I have the My Brest Friend pillow, a nursing cover, medela bottle set, lansinoh breastfeeding salve, nursing pads, and the medela pump in style pump that my sister gifted me. I still need to get the pumping kit that fits your nipples though, but I'm going to wait on that in case my nipples get bigger before it's time to pump (seems like they probably will, lol).
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@wifeinraleigh28 ugh! yes! I keep getting emails on discounts and I keep telling myself to resist. Also, now that I know the sex, I am sure it will be difficult to avoid buying clothes!
@NYCProf@meilay We registered for the same system - all the ones I tested out I liked this stroller/car seat combo best.
@NYCProf I've done that too! It helped me realize what I was missing on mine.
I found that researching the big stuff one day at a time helped me get through it. But now our registries are pretty much good to go, which is good because my mom is mailing our shower invitations in a few days!
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I've been buying stuff for my little guy. It's all clothing so far (bigger sizes 6m & up) from clearance racks. I haven't bought anything specifically from my registry yet but I will when we start working on his nursery.
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@ladylolly89 that's the main reason I am leaning towards the Lillebaby All Seasons... I love that I don't have to buy another one once she gets too big, and I don't have to buy any extra pieces if she happens to be on the smaller side.
@NYCProf that's the one I had on my registry and am contemplating switching it... with the insert it's over $200... I just don't know if I can justify that price point if the Lillebaby lasts longer and I don't have to buy the extra insert... and it's less expensive
https://www.wildbird.co
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
Also, are bumbos worth it?
@jennas312
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
Eta: I also want to take advantage of the completion discount on amazon.
I did order pretty much everything I need for breastfeeding off my registry though. Amazon had a 20% off sale going on it and I've been told that no one buys you breastfeeding stuff for your baby shower haha. I'm almost all set... I have the My Brest Friend pillow, a nursing cover, medela bottle set, lansinoh breastfeeding salve, nursing pads, and the medela pump in style pump that my sister gifted me. I still need to get the pumping kit that fits your nipples though, but I'm going to wait on that in case my nipples get bigger before it's time to pump (seems like they probably will, lol).
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20
@NYCProf @meilay We registered for the same system - all the ones I tested out I liked this stroller/car seat combo best.
I found that researching the big stuff one day at a time helped me get through it. But now our registries are pretty much good to go, which is good because my mom is mailing our shower invitations in a few days!
Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20