cparks1

I am overwhelmed also. There are so many things to buy and everything is so expensive. I mean, they are babies and they will grow out of this stuff and they are asking an arm and a leg on everything. We do have a crib that my parents are willing to give to us and someone just gave us a car seat (both in great condition) so that was very helpful. I plan on worrying about bedding, one or two pieces of new furniture (dressers), and some other stuff. I want to put what I can on my baby registry and see what people will buy before we spend any more money. Usually people will go in together on the big expensive items for you (which helps). My sister has a breast pump that I can use and she has a boy and a girl so she has saved all their clothes for me to use (major help). Do you know anyone with kids who is willing to let you use their old stuff? Also, do you plan on having a baby shower? There are 2nd hand stores to go to and also there are places that have used discounted furniture, you might check those places out as well. You're not alone in being overwhelmed, I'm scared I'm going to forget something important.

tinytoes

thats my feeling!
But i opted to get a second hand pram.
And we're going to get a car seat that will last from zero to 4 years rather than one of those lovely little ones that will be outgrown in 9 months...that helps me feel I'm saving money and it lowers my blood pressure!!
So what if ym pram isnt a brand new one with three off-roading tyres? The baby inside will be prand new and shiny!!

We're buying our car seat tonight as there's one in a sale and it has good crash test results (plus it's nice and red and comfy looking!). Hoping it will be a simple procedure and not one that will stress me!!

Linzi

Most of this stuff you can sell on though. Things like baby monitors and moses basket stands... even cots and moses baskets, but it's suggested that whoever buys it next puts a new mattress in it.

Its inevitable to loose a bit of money on it. The pram we got was from my frined and it cost us £130, but its £280 new. You can find some bargins if you shop around. We would have loved to buy everything brand new for the baby, but we aren't in the position to do that.

xxx

babyblessed

I like that point tiny toes...the baby will be new and shiny so not everything else has to; I am getting caught up in all the new stuff and what I have from my first whixh is six years old didn't seem good enough...you have made me feel better