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1st time moms...

EmKo0210EmKo0210 member
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Does anyone else feel overwhelmed with all of the baby "stuff" you need to buy.  I feel like there are so many choices for everything, how do I know I'll pick the right crib, carseat, stroller, etc.  I know I've heard people recommend the "Baby Bargains" book, so I think I will be purchasing that.  Any other suggestions?
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  • murfygirlmurfygirl member
    I felt this way last week!
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  • XOXOJamiXOXOJami

    I've heard great reviews about baby bargains. But in all honesty... I really just stopped listening to everything and reading things because it is incredibly overwhelming. I asked a friend what she thought I had to have. I did some research on the products I liked and thought were good for us, if it had great safety reviews and great parent reviews, we bought or registered for it.

     

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  • LarloBlueLarloBlue
    I feel the same way. There is so much to choose from. What if I don't get the right thing??
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  • Mrs.Wifey318Mrs.Wifey318
    Baby bargains is great also talk to other moms. I have gotten invaluable advice since getting pregnant from friends and family who have been where I am already.
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  • neonstarfishneonstarfish
    Totally feel this way everyday it gets closer to jan 17th... lol
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  • dibdib

    I was crazy overwhelmed too. I got Baby Bargains and that helped A LOT. Also, talking to a select few friends/relatives who've had babies recently is helpful (make sure you talk to someone who is raising their kids the way you want to - my cousin is an eco-friendly freak and so am I, so she was really good with specific advice that I would actually follow).

    Also, you and I've got time, so take that time to do research slowly, one thing at a time, at your own pace. Don't let people scare you into thinking you need to get EVERYTHING baby out there that is offered. Chances are, if you think about it, you don't need half that stuff. Also, you don't have to get everything before the baby is born.

    Of course, I anticipate another round of anxiety after 20 weeks... :)

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  • SigmundsGirlSigmundsGirl

    This is me too. I don't know if you really need all of the baby bouncers, seats, swings, etc. I've also been told it depends on the baby and that some babies love bouncy chairs and others don't. This is so confusing to me.

    I'm letting DH research everything since he loves doing it. Then I will look at the top 2 or 3 items in each category. I much prefer it this way.

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  • lovebug630lovebug630
    No suggestions, unfortunately, but I feel overwhelmed as well. And that's exactly why we're putting off registering!
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  • beedale862003beedale862003
    I am more overwelmed by the little stuff, like I'm not going to remember everything.  The big stuff doesn't seem to bad like people said Baby Bargains, and online reviews. 
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  • tklmechris98tklmechris98

    imageneonstarfish:
    Totally feel this way everyday it gets closer to jan 17th... lol

     

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  • zeptattoozeptattoo member
    Totally.  What I decided to do was go through products online and see which ones were rated poorly for safety and quality.  That helped narrow things a lot.  I'm not a big style person (that's where DH comes in!) but I would be heart-broken if I got something that was unsafe or horrible to put together.
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  • ablouablou member

    The horrible mommy indecision is the reason that my boy has in his nursery... 2 framed cross-stitches that were done by DH's great-grandmother!  

    I do like the Consumer Report Baby Buying guide book, along with BB... I bring them both with me when DH and I are baby stuff shopping.   

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