Now that I'm 25 weeks along in my pregnancy, I've turned my attention to buying items for baby. At first this seemed like an exciting, fun thing to do but in reality I find myself completely overwhelmed by the magnitude of stuff that babies apparently need. I can't be the first new Mom who is in disbelief (and now procrastination mode) over this. For someone who is only going to weigh about 8lbs (that's my limit!), check out this list of items that baby's going to need:
- clothes
- car seat
- stroller
- crib and other furniture like change table and/or dresser
- blankets
- diapers
- sling or some other means of moving baby around when the stroller is not handy
Now here are some other items I've been told I can't live without: baby monitor, play pen, bassinet, all manner of toys (exersaucers, play mats etc), swing, bottles, rocking chair, vibrating chair, high chair, bumbo chair, diaper bag etc., etc., etc.
So where does a good mother begin? What's reasonable? What's affordable? When I walk into the baby stores, I'm overwhelmed by the selection. I feel like I need a personal shopper to pick out all our baby stuff. Is there such a job as that? I can't believe I'm drowning in a world of over-priced baby products that Baby Fontaine will grow out of in three years or less and worse yet, won't even care if he poops all over them. I wish I could feel the same!
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Ohla Cuz Jen
ReplyDeleteYup, Judy and I have been there. She has a lot fo suggestions if you want to call her. But I like what Meg said, less is more, guilt is inevitable but not helpful. Remeber this, what your little one needs most is love - and I know you have TONS of that. Love ya, miss ya
Cuz Marcus