On what non-essential baby item do you spend a lot?

alduarte

As I sit here just having paid a ridiculous amount of money on baby socks, I'm wondering on what other non-essential item are other people willing to spend more.  I spend lots on socks because the kind that actually stay on C's feet cost more and since we live where it seems to always be cold socks are important.  So let's hear it.  On what silly thing do you spend more?

By the way, I don't mean car seats or anything like that since we've already had that debate.

Hudson_Hawk

Baby food. I know it's somewhat essential, but there are other options available that I could with like gerber or making my own. I buy the expensive squeeze pouch stuff (happy baby preferably, sometimes sprout or plum). DS likes them better, he gets combos I wouldn't think to make and we actually waste less because he eats a full pouch vs spitting out gerber or my attempts at making food.

SweetPeanis

Clothes.  I know some clothes are essential...but not as many as I buy for my girls.

BC&MM

***SweetPea***:

Clothes.  I know some clothes are essential...but not as many as I buy for my girls.

This. Plus clothes for holidays.....

Kimmy1836

Cloth diapers and stuff for her nursery.

alduarte

heckysue:

I actually don't.  Maybe if he was a girl I would buy more cute clothes.  But I look at stuff and then decided it's pointless and he doesn't need it.  I love the idea of making his food so I don't have to splurge there...if I was going to buy it I would definitely spend more on the good stuff.

Oh, and the BOB...but that's for me. And to me it is essential.  I need to keep running for my sanity, my health, to be a good example to Conall, and to get us both outdoors for some fresh air.  So I suppose that's a splurge.

But I bargain shop for clothes, don't buy many gadgets, and figure he has enough toys from Grandma etc. 

We're the same way.  We have very few toys for him and the ones we do have we either got as shower gifts or from Christmas.  For clothes, we have a lot but my sister gave us a ton from her son and the rest are often bought for us.  For me, it is really just socks.  

We have the BOB too but that is definitely essential in our house as well, especially for navigating the terrible Chicago sidewalks. 

Dobie_Mama

Special occasion outfits.  I splurge on Etsy.  It's a sickness.

sodelish

Baby clothes in general. I'm out of control.

LJR 84

Definitely clothes. The thing is, it's not just me... my best friend and my fiance's mother are both out of control as well.

I'm hoping with a boy I won't spend as much!

wifeandmama

Strollers, car seats...  They are both necessities but I like top notch!

driveshorses

Clothes and baby food.

I get the Plum Organics baby food. She really likes it, and while I used to make my own, it just got to be taking too much time away from DD to keep doing it. With a 60 hr work-week, I guard my off time viciously!

As far as clothes go, I buy them from Once Upon A Child, Kohls, Totsy or Zulily. I don't pay full MSRP price. I get coupons, sales, and such. That's the only way I can justify it to myself and my DH! LOL 

snansley

Hudson_Hawk:

Baby food. I know it's somewhat essential, but there are other options available that I could with like gerber or making my own. I buy the expensive squeeze pouch stuff (happy baby preferably, sometimes sprout or plum). DS likes them better, he gets combos I wouldn't think to make and we actually waste less because he eats a full pouch vs spitting out gerber or my attempts at making food.

Same here.  I totally pay for convenience.  I also use all CA Baby bath products on him not because he has known skin issues, but because I like the way they smell.

HairStylinWifey

Socks and hair bows.

Then it seems like I've gone a little overboard with the stocking stuffers and easter basket fillers....oh well:)

alduarte

heckysue:

alduarte:

heckysue:

I actually don't.  Maybe if he was a girl I would buy more cute clothes.  But I look at stuff and then decided it's pointless and he doesn't need it.  I love the idea of making his food so I don't have to splurge there...if I was going to buy it I would definitely spend more on the good stuff.

Oh, and the BOB...but that's for me. And to me it is essential.  I need to keep running for my sanity, my health, to be a good example to Conall, and to get us both outdoors for some fresh air.  So I suppose that's a splurge.

But I bargain shop for clothes, don't buy many gadgets, and figure he has enough toys from Grandma etc. 

We're the same way.  We have very few toys for him and the ones we do have we either got as shower gifts or from Christmas.  For clothes, we have a lot but my sister gave us a ton from her son and the rest are often bought for us.  For me, it is really just socks.  

We have the BOB too but that is definitely essential in our house as well, especially for navigating the terrible Chicago sidewalks. 

LOL this actually made me jealous.  We lived at Briar and Broadway for 3 years (I was in the city a total of 6 years) and I used to run on the lakefront path all the time. I miss the city so much, and I would love to take C out for a run in the city with our BOB!  I was actually talking to a girlfriend who still lives there about scheduling a run because I miss it so much.

You definitely should come in for a run! Now that the weather is nice we've been taking full advantage.  We live over in the Wicker Park/Bucktown area but a run to the lake and then back is the perfect distance! 

PenelopelePhew

Discovery Toys.  They are just so well thought out and made! 

I mean the stacking cups are volume specific (the 4 and 3 together fill the 7) and we use them for playdough and bath time, and banging etc.  Her older brother still plays with them.

I have a secret list of what DS is getting DT-wise for Christmas etc...

SDarling324

Hair clips and ties.  As you can see, DD has a lot of hair, but its still not to the ideal length that I can put it in a ponytail without her going ballistic. I also need the no-slip hair clips so I spend more on those.

MotuCat

Toys, toys, and more toys.  I spend way too much on toys but I feel like they get bored with what they have after awhile.

chatita_78

I'm a Baby Gap and Giggle addict. I swear we own most of the Giggle store... I need to get a job there to get some discounts... LOL.

CourtneyR2N

It was definitely socks in the beginning.

But not anything right now. I buy gerber baby food, on sale and make my own. I buy clothes from consignment sales. I don't buy a lot of toys, in fact he probably needs a few more advanced toys.

If J was a girl, it would be shoes.

Steph0518

Toys right now.  I feel like she gets board, or doesn't have enough "learning" toys. And she just started sitting up really well, so now I feel like I need to get her more toys that she can sit up and play with...Amazon has become my best friend with their "Suggestions"...UGH! There are things that I HAVE to have!