what would you absolutely NOT buy used?

fuss444 · January 2015

Just wondering opinions on what you guys prefer or think should definitely be bought new versus consignment or craigslist. If this has been posted or there's a list somewhere I must have missed it!

jdanczyk · January 2015

Crib, bassinet, matresses, car seat, (these for saftey reasons), breast pump (unless you know the person), pacifiers/bottles/teething toys (again...unless you know the person)

AmCheri · January 2015

I third the crib, bassinet and mattress. I wouldn't buy an infant car seat used either.

Not sure about the breast bump. I bought new, but I'm not sure how buying used would be that much different from renting. If you have all new pump parts (and you would), it shouldn't be a problem. I can see buying a hospital-grade pump used because they are extremely expensive new, and totally worth using over the non-hospital-grade pumps. If it's just a regular pump, I'd buy new. We are also buying all new bottles, nipples and any other feeding items.

As for swings, bouncers, strollers and the like, if you buy used, just be careful to check for safety issues. Make sure there haven't been any recalls of note.

kmc84 · January 2015

@AmCheri‌ rental pumps all have a closed system so there is no chance of contamination once the disposable parts are swapped out with new.

Most pumps you can buy at the store or get through insurance have the possibility of getting milk in the motor causing mold/cross contamination issues.

AmCheri · January 2015

@kmc84, thanks for that info. Didn't know that, obviously. Gross. Yes, definitely a new pump.

fuss444 · January 2015

kmc84 said:
@AmCheri‌ rental pumps all have a closed system so there is no chance of contamination once the disposable parts are swapped out with new.

Most pumps you can buy at the store or get through insurance have the possibility of getting milk in the motor causing mold/cross contamination issues.

Oh no ! I was planning on getting mine through insurance..so these are not new? I should rent a hospital grade or buy new store grade?

ChloeSilverado · January 2015

fuss444 said:

@AmCheri‌ rental pumps all have a closed system so there is no chance of contamination once the disposable parts are swapped out with new. Most pumps you can buy at the store or get through insurance have the possibility of getting milk in the motor causing mold/cross contamination issues.
Oh no ! I was planning on getting mine through insurance..so these are not new? I should rent a hospital grade or buy new store grade?

Don't worry,the pump will be new. She was saying that if you buy one of those pumps used from someone, there is a possibility of contamination.

kmc84 · January 2015

ChloeSilverado said:

fuss444 said:

kmc84 said:
@AmCheri‌ rental pumps all have a closed system so there is no chance of contamination once the disposable parts are swapped out with new.

Most pumps you can buy at the store or get through insurance have the possibility of getting milk in the motor causing mold/cross contamination issues.
Oh no ! I was planning on getting mine through insurance..so these are not new? I should rent a hospital grade or buy new store grade?

Don't worry,the pump will be new. She was saying that if you buy one of those pumps used from someone, there is a possibility of contamination.

Yes, this exactly! If you can get your pump through your insurance, do it, and rest assured it will be new and safe to use!

fuss444 · January 2015

Oh thank god! That'll save me a couple hundred!

CLLDLL · January 2015

I also wouldn't buy a crib, mattress, carseat, or pump used. On top of that I'd add anything that you can't effective wash & disinfect. So like a My Brest Friend pillow (milk could get down in the foam part, not just on the cover), stuffed animals, etc.

mdupon70997 · January 2015

Just wondering why you wouldn't buy a used crib. We actually just bought all of baby's furniture yesterday secondhand from our dear friends whom we've known for a long time. The whole furniture set (crib which converts to toddler and queen, dresser, chest of drawers) is only three years old, has no recalls, is undamaged, and is solid wood. It's in great condition, especially for being three years old and being used by three babies. The only minor damage is that their first thought the front railing was a teething toy. But we will most likely be replacing that with a new rail from the company. And I plan to give the entire crib a good cleaning.

mdupon70997 · January 2015

Something I would never get used is a crib mattress, nursing pillow, a car seat, and a changing pad.

mdupon70997 · January 2015

Thanks for the clarification. I was so excited because we got a $2500 set for $500 and then I was second guessing myself!

LittleApple · January 2015

Car seat, mattress, stroller (unless it was in fantastic shape), breast pump

Mrs.LKA · January 2015

New items: carseats, mattress, bottles/pacis, pump, any toy that can't be fully washed. I think you can find really nice crib used, it is just like buying any other baby/toddler item, check for safety issues and recalls.

EMLDF · January 2015

crib, mattress, car seat, breast pump, bottles, sippy cups, cloth diapers, bedding, diaper pail (i know it can be washed but...)

velvethelicopters · January 2015

Car seats, pacifiers, bottle nipples and pack n plays were my big ones with the twins. Cloth diapers, that's what bleach is for. If I could bleach it, I was ok with it used.

Still will not buy any of those used, and I'm not buying any vehicle without a TSP plus rating now.

momtricks · January 2015

Bottles, breast pump, cloth diapers.

Car seats too, it's not worth it, old ones can be dangeorus.

JennyJensing · January 2015

Car seats and breast pumps. That's it! The hospital breastnpumps work better anyway

heatheremanderson · January 2015

For me - crib mattress, pacifiers and breast pumps are my main MUST BUY NEW.

I am lucky in I am getting a car seat (less than one year old) from my best friend and it is in perfect condition - no recalls - no stains - no nothing. The matching stroller system is coming with it too.

Personally for me, the crib and nursery gear will be new but that is because we have a specific model in mind.

girlymama79 · January 2015

Car seat, breast pump, and pack and play. I used to think a used pack and play would be ok till I did a hard core wash of mine (it was not used) the water in my bathtub from washing it was black!!!! Gross gross gross

tbarker14 · January 2015

Crib mattress, car seat, pacifiers, bottle nipple, pump parts, think that's about it...

MamaOwl15 · February 2015

I'm also curious why many of you wont buy a used crib. As long as it's recent, in good condition, and doesn't have any recalls, I wouldn't think there would be an issue. Mattresses are a different story, of course, and those I'd only buy new.

WillyBean · March 2015

I won't buy used pacifiers, hehe.

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