Is this justifiable?

goldenleaves · July 2009

Can I justify spending a bit more than planned on baby bedding if

a) it's super cute

b) we can re-use it for baby #2

c) it's super cute

WWYD?

The set I want including the valances (but not the comforter, we won't use it) is $307. Is that horrible??

mrsrose16 · July 2009

That's a lot of money...but if you have that kind of money to spend, go for it. We only used the bumper, sheet, and crib skirt out of our set.

goldenleaves · July 2009

I think we'll most likely not get the valances, because they are expensive! It would only be $189 for the sheet, bumper, and crib skirt. That's much more within our price range, but I love matching stuff!

Jake Ian's Mommy · July 2009

I think you should do it, if you can afford it. :]

goldenleaves · July 2009

Yeah, we can definitely use the money elsewhere. Probably we'll end up buying solid colored valances or drapes somewhere else for much cheaper.

SmallandNeedy · July 2009

If you have the money and you love the bedding -- go for it! And PIP!

alicia11780 · July 2009

For me that seems like a lot of money for a child's bedding set. Heck, I don't even think I would spend that much on a bedroom set for DH and I. But as pp stated if you have the money go for it.

Brooke208 · July 2009

Get the set and then find valances elsewhere to match. You might even be able to make some, or maybe someone in your family can if you don't sew.

ellemoney:) · July 2009

If you're like me at all, you'll want to change it up in no time and you won't want to have to buy new valances. ?I think the difference in the two prices is a lot to pay for valances... and I think you'd do just as well finding a solid color to match

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goldenleaves · July 2009

Solid curtains seem like the way to go!

avbliss · July 2009

DH would veto that in two seconds! We're a very thrifty family by choice so spending that kind of $ on any bedding (ours included) would be a no. And we plan on having many kids, so it would get used a lot. I'd shop it around, maybe you can find it or something really close to it for less. But if you have your heart set on it, and can afford it (retirement funds maxed out, no credit debt, and at least 6 months of living expenses in a savings account) then why not?

Prinycesa07 · July 2009

That seems excessive for a baby sleep set. But im a thrifty person, i wont even get a full set because i consider it a waste of money.

bob&bobbijo · July 2009

i would only consider it without the valances. it's a huge price difference. $189 still seem like a lot if it does not include the quilt- even if you dont plan on using it!

ablou · July 2009

I wouldn't spend that much, but it's not my baby! I'm just going to make a skirt and a cover for the rocking chair pad that are "thematic." We're not doing any fabric window treatments, because they catch dust, and I really don't want any more laundry than I'm already going to have.

beachykeen1723 · July 2009

Try Ebay!!

BlairWaldorf · July 2009

If you'll use it for baby #2, then do it

fwiw, we LOVE our set, but it was pricey. ?So we bought the bumper & quilt & sheet, but decided to do a plain crib skirt & plain curtains. ?That alone cut the cost by almost $150!?

neonvicki81 · July 2009

I'd be wary saying you will use it for baby 2. You never know how bad baby 1 will destroy it (poop-pee-vomit). And, after all of that, it might cost too much to pay for the dry cleaning for all of that.

I'd go for value. Plus, after seeing it for 2 years or so, you might be bored with it!!

pitbull708 · July 2009

I say go for it. if you can fit it in your budget. The set I want is a 13 pc. set for $329. But how many times do we get to this? Go for it!

kimberleigh30 · July 2009

It seems pricey but if you have the money then go for it and buy it.

mdepping · July 2009

My husband and I were in the middle of the same dilemma a while back. There is a set that we liked that is over $250 dollars. The idea of spending that much money for baby bedding seemed ridiculous to me, but that is the only set that I really liked. I spent a lot of time thinking about it and I realized there is a lot in the set that I really don't need and that other non-set items may grow with our child better and be used longer. We really don't need the thick comforter here in Florida and I have heard breathable bumpers are better in this warmer climate. So I have decided to buy the fitted sheet, the matching blanket, and maybe a few extra matching items if needed to pull the theme together. I love decorating so I am having a lot of fun doing my own thing.

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