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Used vs. New baby items??
What things do you think are OK to buy used off say craigslist and what do you think you MUST get new?
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Re: Used vs. New baby items??
Personally, I would not buy a used carseat. They could not be truthful if it was in an accident or not.
I did not breastfeed, but I probably would want a new pump - unless I knew the person and it was a hand-me-down.
I would buy (or receive) anything else second hand
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Used : swing, jumperoo, bouncer, bumbo, clothes, pack & play, carrier, we got a mattress from a friend otherwise probably wouldn't have gotten that used, stroller, most of the bigger plastic toys, activity tables, etc.
New: pump, boppy, car seat, bottles
Megan Hope 2yrs 3months
ditto pp's - carseat and crib mattress were my top priorities
bottles, mostly because I believe in going bpa free and older bottles might not be.
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New: Car seat, crib mattress, and anything that goes in baby's mouth (bottles, ect) Also I would not get a pump used unless I knew the owner.
Everything else is ok to get used to me!
used- bedding- (buy new sheets), bumbo seat, plastic toys, clothing
new- CAR SEAT, Boppy, hmmm can't think of anything else.
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New- crib, mattress (though I got 2yr old one for my mom's house from a coworker), car seat, bottles, pacis, pump
Used- If it was offered to me or I found it at a yard sale/consignment shop and it was in good shape I'd use it! I've gotten some amazing things at yard sales for cheap!
My biggest used score? My cradle that came w/ the mattress, 2 crib sheets, bumper and 2 cool mobiles for a whopping 5.00! I also got an Evenflo exersaucer in awesome shape for 3.00!
I used all kinds of used boppys, I think we had 3 around the house.
Carseats I wouldn't buy off craig's list, but I would take from a friend.
Ours are all hand me downs.
I believe some of the best things to buy used due to their price and limited use are Pack N Plays, bassinettes, bouncey seats (buy used, get one for by the shower, one for the kitchen, etc.) Snap N Go, Swings.
Same here. Carseat, crib and mattress. Beyond that, we tried to borrow or buy used for most of the other bigger items.
We will get a new carseat, crib and crib mattress I think.
I am borrowing a carseat to bring baby home from hospital (we live in Boston, with no car and are moving home to Toronto when baby is 6-8 weeks old). The carseat standards are different between Canada and the US and I need a Canadian carseat for when we are home.
My friend is giving me a pack and play and 2 umbrella strollers, and I think my cousin had a bunch of baby gear also.
I would probably buy everything else used (pack and play, bouncer, swing etc.) if I knew they were in good condition.
Crib, carseat and I wanted a new stroller.
You can get your swing, bouncer, high chair all used (just make sure it's not old). The swing we bought was about 4 years old and we ended up buying a new one.