Your unnecessary & essential baby purchases - Page 6

05wilkesm · Jan 14th, 2010, 18:55 PM

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Originally Posted by princess_bump

i think one of the worst things we brought was a silly nappy wrapper

the thing never worked and nappy sacks works soooo much better imo!!

i found lot's of vest's and sleepsuits great, in newborn, 0-3months and 3-6 - buy a small selection and add to babies clothes when they are born, maddi was a very long baby, something we never knew till she was here

whoops just bought a nappy wrapper! seen a few people mention their a waste of money too

Got it in the sale for £7.50 so not too bad haha! but my mum actually recommended getting one cos she said when she was in a flat with me she didnt want smelly nappies around and their wrapped to trap smells too and if your in a flat in aint that easy to walk all down the stairs to an outside bin

if i was in a house i probs wouldnt have bothered with one
xx

vespersonicca · Jan 15th, 2010, 13:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Momma2Violet

Honestly, I was given some rather sage advice and initially I discounted it. But after a year of living with our babe, I believe it. "Babies really just need milk, love, and warmth. All the other stuff is marketing" This from a WWII era mother who's first little one slept in a bureau drawer because her GI husband was off to war and she didn't have enough money to go on.

Excellent advice!

nov_mum · Jan 16th, 2010, 07:38 AM

As far as nappy wrappers go, I got one second hand for $10 (approx £4) and at that price it's great. We only started once our boy started on solids and got stinky. BF baby poo doesn't really smell bad but formula/food does give it a lot more odour. I wouldn't pay full price ($50 here) but if you can get one cheap it's worth it I reckon. We use a mix of dispoables and reuseables so it probably doesn't get a full work out.

MandaAnda · Jan 16th, 2010, 07:48 AM

I saw the Tommy Tippee nappy wrapper bin thingy at Mothercare yesterday, marked down to £9.99 from £19.99. As I'm planning on breastfeeding though, I'll be just using the little cheap bags and putting them in the normal bin. I agree with Nov_Mum - breastfed baby's poos aren't that bad (actually a sweet smell) compared to baby's on formula and/or solids (which can make me heave).

Mervs Mum · Jan 16th, 2010, 08:20 AM

I miss BF poos....they smell positively delicious compared to her solid food poos....

Tanya83 · Jan 16th, 2010, 18:07 PM

great thread!

one thing I noticed no one mentioned as an essential is wollen cardigans. These are perfect for the chilly weather and make an awesome coat for newborns as most coats swamp them.

I also found a changing mat much more helpful than my changing table and portable!

Baby beauty packs are a must! they are pretty cheap but the nail clippers you get in them are a serious must must must! Babies nails grow so fast and snipping them help the baby not injure themselves.

That is all I can think of that hasn't been mentioned before.

vespersonicca · Jan 17th, 2010, 04:44 AM

I'd like to thank all the contributors to this thread and all those who are still coming! I'm really glad to hear about how useful others are finding it.

Rozie_1985 · Jan 17th, 2010, 06:44 AM

Great thread and sound advice!! x

vespersonicca · Feb 10th, 2010, 12:38 PM

Hello! I'm bumping this thread up because so many people thought it was useful. Would be great to make it sticky. How is that done?

debjolin · Feb 11th, 2010, 04:57 AM

I agree, great thread and should be a sticky. Thanks to all who have contributed.xx

Jan 16th, 2010, 07:38 AM	#53
nov_mum Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,098	As far as nappy wrappers go, I got one second hand for $10 (approx £4) and at that price it's great. We only started once our boy started on solids and got stinky. BF baby poo doesn't really smell bad but formula/food does give it a lot more odour. I wouldn't pay full price ($50 here) but if you can get one cheap it's worth it I reckon. We use a mix of dispoables and reuseables so it probably doesn't get a full work out.

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MandaAnda Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Coastal Kent Posts: 1,656	I saw the Tommy Tippee nappy wrapper bin thingy at Mothercare yesterday, marked down to £9.99 from £19.99. As I'm planning on breastfeeding though, I'll be just using the little cheap bags and putting them in the normal bin. I agree with Nov_Mum - breastfed baby's poos aren't that bad (actually a sweet smell) compared to baby's on formula and/or solids (which can make me heave).

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Tanya83 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 169	great thread! one thing I noticed no one mentioned as an essential is wollen cardigans. These are perfect for the chilly weather and make an awesome coat for newborns as most coats swamp them. I also found a changing mat much more helpful than my changing table and portable! Baby beauty packs are a must! they are pretty cheap but the nail clippers you get in them are a serious must must must! Babies nails grow so fast and snipping them help the baby not injure themselves. That is all I can think of that hasn't been mentioned before.

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Rozie_1985 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,546	Great thread and sound advice!! x

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debjolin Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: n. ireland Posts: 778	I agree, great thread and should be a sticky. Thanks to all who have contributed.xx

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