How Much Is Too Much [Stocking Up]

KrystalsKitsch · April 2012

As a first time mom, I guess I'm a *little* excited by baby diaper deals and clearance clothes at Target!

I just wanted to ask those more experienced... how much is too much? Should I stop buying diapers on sale? I only have about 5 boxes of various sizes [some were gifts from the mother in law and I bought two myself] so I'm not completely overboard yet, but I'm thinking someone who has done this before might have a better idea of what they did.

I also keep telling myself that I'm sure I'll get a lot of clothes at my shower, but if I see something at Target I'll grab it on my way out.

Advice please, thanks! ;D

redneckmomma25 · April 2012

I haven't really started because we are moving. I don't want to move all that extra stuff. I'm sure after though lol

gingerfamily · April 2012

You really can't have too many diapers. I just wouldn't buy too many of the newborn size. As a tip of advice, sign up for Amazon Mom... the diapers are cheaper than any you'll get at the store.

mlf625 · April 2012

I think it's smart to stock up on diapers.

freeatlast2014 · April 2012

I second the newborn diaper thing...we didn't use them for too long. And if you plan to have more kids, I kept the extra if I already opened the box (just didn't break the seal of the package inside) if he grew out of a size. Plus, you can always exchange an unopened box so shop away if you see a good sale! I remember I changed my LO's diaper at least 12 times a day when he was a newborn. At least.

Krista123105 · April 2012

We had stocked up on diapers and before DS was born, and it was really helpful. We also had a lot of clothes, but DS was pretty small when he was born (6 pounds even) so we ended up buying some preemie clothes to get him through the first few weeks, since NB clothes were enormous on him, so last-minute needs can happen.

I agree with other mamas - leave the boxes of diapers unopened so you can return/exchange any sizes you don't end up using.

hmp1 · April 2012

I wouldn't stock up too much on diapers because you don't know what kind will work best. I would get 2-4 packs of newborn and that's it. DS never wore newborn and I ended up giving all away to friends that had babies (I do have one pack for this baby). Get a case or 2 of size one. We used our gift cards to stock up on diapers after we knew which ones worked best for us.

DS has a lot of clothes. He had refulx as a baby and would get changed multiple times a day.

emoflamingo · April 2012

The only issues I see with stocking up on diaper is a) what if you don't like the brand you bought (I didn't like Luvs, I only liked Huggies) and b) finding a place to keep them.

I will say that if Wal-Mart sells that packaging, they'll let you exchange them if they're unopened. H's coworkers had a diaper shower for us when we had DS and we exchanged all the other brands or the sizes we didn't need for the brand and sizes we needed.

dmfan897 · April 2012

The thing with diapers is that you don't know how your child will "react" to a certain brand. Even though we cloth diaper, DD2 wears disposables at night. Pampers and huggies gave her rashes, but the cheaper Target Brand has been perfect. Glad we didn't stock up on Pampers! I say any clothes that you can get cheaply, buy. Especially if you plan to have more children. Well-kept clothing is super easy to sell on craigslist so it's not really you can have "too much of" IMHO.

black.kat · April 2012

As a mother of (going to be) 3 children, I have learned that I do not 'need' as much stuff now as a 'wanted' when I had my first. My first had an excessive amount of clothes and wore about half of them 2-3x - the rest she never wore and I gave away or sold at a second hand store.

With this baby I will have a few pieces of clothes - some I have saved, others I *may* buy new or from a consignment store. Using all of my money on clothes that will fit my kid for maybe a month isn't worth it - I would rather put money into big things I will need as my child grows or save the cash.

But I am just a Debbie Downer 3rd time mama, who stays at home!!

Get as much as you want... you only get to be a mom for the first time 1x - I say embrace it if you can afford it!!

terri_doula2010 · April 2012

Not what you want to hear, but I really wouldn't buy too much at this point. Different brands fit babies differently and you won't know which works best for you until you have your baby. Also, your child may have sensitive skin that breaks out with one type, but not another.

KrystalsKitsch · April 2012

emoflamingo:
The only issues I see with stocking up on diaper is a) what if you don't like the brand you bought (I didn't like Luvs, I only liked Huggies) and b) finding a place to keep them.

I didn't really think about brand differences. So far I just have Huggies - so I'm glad to hear that's the brand you're loyal too! Thanks!

KrystalsKitsch · April 2012

dmfan897:
The thing with diapers is that you don't know how your child will "react" to a certain brand. Even though we cloth diaper, DD2 wears disposables at night. Pampers and huggies gave her rashes, but the cheaper Target Brand has been perfect. Glad we didn't stock up on Pampers! I say any clothes that you can get cheaply, buy. Especially if you plan to have more children. Well-kept clothing is super easy to sell on craigslist so it's not really you can have "too much of" IMHO.

I'm so naive, I didn't even think about sensitive skin. Thank you!

KrystalsKitsch · April 2012

black.kat:
Get as much as you want... you only get to be a mom for the first time 1x - I say embrace it if you can afford it!!

Haha! Well, I'm not exactly buying things that are full priced. I've had great luck at Target with things that are marked down to about $4 and ring up for just $2! I always make myself leave before I clear out the clearance rack.

I discovered a great consignment store here where I live too - so I hope to use that for some things as well. Though, their prices are actually more for used clothes than my $2 Target scores.

dmfan897 · April 2012

KrystalsKitsch:
black.kat:
Get as much as you want... you only get to be a mom for the first time 1x - I say embrace it if you can afford it!!
Haha! Well, I'm not exactly buying things that are full priced. I've had great luck at Target with things that are marked down to about $4 and ring up for just $2! I always make myself leave before I clear out the clearance rack.
I discovered a great consignment store here where I live too - so I hope to use that for some things as well. Though, their prices are actually more for used clothes than my $2 Target scores.

i've never been to a consignment shop that had cheaply priced baby clothing. If you know the sex of the baby [because at least for me, gender neutral has been impossible to find] the best deals are on craigslist or at garage sales [think .25 cents for clothes that look brand new]

juliane2004 · April 2012

I think it's NOT a good idea to stock up. What if the brand you pick leaks? Or what if the fit is weird on your baby? Or what if they grow faster than you expect?

Sure, buy a couple packs but not like 20.

L8kissie · April 2012

If you can afford it and have space, don't worry too much. If you end up with more than you can use, you give them to friends. It works out. With ds, we used Pampers and his sensitive skin did well. Diaperwise we didn't have problems with skin, but rather with fit. You might want to try different brands at first. Detergents and baby washes were where we had trouble. He broke out with several types, so that's a thought too. Have fun.

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