Donated furniture...

NiniJ55

Hi all,

I am so happy.  Last night DH in his random excitement called the landlord of the apt we used to live in (before buying our home).  He told him about our impending arrival and that we are having a boy.

He proceeded to let DH know that his wife (who I also knew but have not spoken to in a while) has a crib and changing table in the basement that she was looking to get rid of to make room for other things.  It was offered to us.  I am so happy (hopefully this is true once he talks to his wife - LOL).

I have not seen the crib yet, but she and I share a similar taste anyway.  Her youngest child is around 4 or 5 yrs old so the crib is not (very) old.  If it's the wrong color I have already thought about just sanding and staining it the color of my desire - I AM SO HAPPY.  This saves me a ton of money.

Is anybody else getting a donated crib or changing table.

nbohm81

My cousin gave me her crib and changing table.  I know some people frown upon hand-me-downs, but I checked for recalls on both pieces and they are both in tip top condition!  Good for you for saving money!

NiniJ55

nbohm81:

My cousin gave me her crib and changing table.  I know some people frown upon hand-me-downs, but I checked for recalls on both pieces and they are both in tip top condition!  Good for you for saving money!

Yep, I am all about saving money.  I will surely check for recalls and defects as well of course.  DH and I have no issues with hand me downs so long as they are in good condition.  Also - It has to be offered to me.  I will not ask people for anything,... LOL

ElloPoppet

Me! Isn't it great? I was instructed by MIL not to buy ANYTHING because she has friends that want to donate stuff to us. Crib is coming from a friend of the grandparents (slept in only 5 times by their grandchild while visiting), bassinet is being lent to us, & we already received a never used (just dusty) Peg Perego high chair. Not sure about a changing table specifically, one may be coming too

mikkelsonch

We got our cheap from garage sales.  We just checked for recalls and made sure they were in good condition.  I feel like it's the only way to go.  Is seems like a waste to buy new things when you can recycle and no one even knows the difference.