So I promise this will be probably the end of my baby posts. I have one more I want to do about toys but that is it. I think we have exhausted the baby topic and I in fact am happily nearing the end of the "baby phase". But I wanted to share with you a few things that were kinda of a waste of money as far as baby products go. I'd hate for you to spend your money on them if you don't have to.
Don't Buy A Designer Diaper Bag- I bought black designer bag when I had Leo. Thankfully it is a nice messenger cross body bag and I've since used it to travel with but I NEVER used it as a diaper bag. I found that it didn't store enough and now I really regret paying $400 for it.
Do Buy A Backpack Diaper - Do buy any sort of diaper bag that is a backpack. I have a Fawn Design Bag as well as a JuJu Be backpack and they are my jam. I also got a black one for Jay to carry when we travel from Target. All in all the backpacks have been amazing especially once you start having more than 1 kid.
Do Buy A Backpack Diaper - Do buy any sort of diaper bag that is a backpack. I have a Fawn Design Bag as well as a JuJu Be backpack and they are my jam. I also got a black one for Jay to carry when we travel from Target. All in all the backpacks have been amazing especially once you start having more than 1 kid.
Do Still Buy A Diaper Genie But Don't Put Really Dirty Diaper In It - We have both a diaper genie and a diaper dekor. I honestly just prefer to throw all dirty diapers away in the trash in the garage. I NEVER NEVER NEVER throw poop diaper in the diaper genie I they always go straight into the outdoor trash. Nothing will make your house smell worst than a diaper genie. So I suggest buying it but I rarely use them after the newborn stage is over.
Don't Buy A Bottle Sanitizer or A Wipe Warmer - #1 just clean your bottles with hot water and soap. #2 we don't live in Alaska and I'm sure your house is set to a lovely 72 degrees. I promise you you won't need a wipe warmer. Plus it is just another thing to take up space on your dresser.
Do Still Buy A Diaper Genie But Don't Put Really Dirty Diaper In It - We have both a diaper genie and a diaper dekor. I honestly just prefer to throw all dirty diapers away in the trash in the garage. I NEVER NEVER NEVER throw poop diaper in the diaper genie I they always go straight into the outdoor trash. Nothing will make your house smell worst than a diaper genie. So I suggest buying it but I rarely use them after the newborn stage is over.
Don't Buy A Bottle Sanitizer or A Wipe Warmer - #1 just clean your bottles with hot water and soap. #2 we don't live in Alaska and I'm sure your house is set to a lovely 72 degrees. I promise you you won't need a wipe warmer. Plus it is just another thing to take up space on your dresser.
Don't Buy Baby Shoes- I mean I'm guilty of this and will probably keeping buying baby shoes. Nothing is cuter than a baby in shoes, but they really aren't practical. They usually fall off and I love them for a photo op then they usually will kick them off.
Do Buy Zutanos - I didn't have these with Leo but a gf got them for me for Monroe. They literally are the best shoes ever invented. They stay on and come in so many cute patterns and colors.
Don't Buy a a Bulb Sucker- Or just throw the one way from the hospital they are worthless compared to the Nose Frida
Buy A Nose Frida- We even use our Nose Frida on our 3 year old. These things kind make you want to throw up but the work like a charm.
Don't buy a Rock n' Play- Well you can't buy one cause they are recalled so those looking for another option we really really really love the Dock A Tot!
Buy a DockATot- We are all in on these, we've used them for both of our kids. We start with the deluxe then move them into the grand around 6 months.
Do Buy Zutanos - I didn't have these with Leo but a gf got them for me for Monroe. They literally are the best shoes ever invented. They stay on and come in so many cute patterns and colors.
Don't Buy a a Bulb Sucker- Or just throw the one way from the hospital they are worthless compared to the Nose Frida
Buy A Nose Frida- We even use our Nose Frida on our 3 year old. These things kind make you want to throw up but the work like a charm.
Don't buy a Rock n' Play- Well you can't buy one cause they are recalled so those looking for another option we really really really love the Dock A Tot!
Buy a DockATot- We are all in on these, we've used them for both of our kids. We start with the deluxe then move them into the grand around 6 months.
Don't Buy a Bassinet- With Monroe we were gifted a bassinet and we actually kinda liked it. It was small and tiny and it rocked back and forth. It was a good alternative to the rock n' play if you want movement but you honestly use them for a few months then they are in their cribs. So my biggest piece of advice is just buy a pack n' play that has the bassinet insert then you can later use them as a travel crib.
Buy A Pack n' Play With Bassinet Insert (We LOVE Nuna) - With Leo we didn't buy a bassinet we just got Nuna travel crib. you can move the bottom part up so it can be high like a bassinet then when the kids get bigger simply take that part out and it is pack and play.
Buy A Pack n' Play With Bassinet Insert (We LOVE Nuna) - With Leo we didn't buy a bassinet we just got Nuna travel crib. you can move the bottom part up so it can be high like a bassinet then when the kids get bigger simply take that part out and it is pack and play.
Don't Buy Small 4 oz Bottles - Well unless your kid isn't a big eater then maybe these will work for you but my kids have always downed like 5-7 oz at a time in a bottle so we had no need for the small little bottles. Save your money and just get the big ones.
Just Buy the Bigger Bottles- We use glass bottles so most of them only come in the larger size but I know other bottles that aren't glass do come in the smaller size. On a side note we have LOVED LOVED LOVED glass bottles over plastic.
Don't Buy A Stand Alone Changing Table- No need for extra furniture in the babies room
Just Put a Baby Changing Station On the Dresser- This is a much better idea because you won't want a changing table in their room once the baby gets older.
Here are a few of my favorite baby items:
Just Buy the Bigger Bottles- We use glass bottles so most of them only come in the larger size but I know other bottles that aren't glass do come in the smaller size. On a side note we have LOVED LOVED LOVED glass bottles over plastic.
Don't Buy A Stand Alone Changing Table- No need for extra furniture in the babies room
Just Put a Baby Changing Station On the Dresser- This is a much better idea because you won't want a changing table in their room once the baby gets older.
Here are a few of my favorite baby items:
Lastly I can't believe I forgot this...
Don't Buy A Medela Pump- I 80% of the time breast fed but I did pump every night to extra milk during the day. I had the medela and it was fine I didn't know what I was missing.
Buy A Spectra- Until my gf let me borrow her pump..... game changer. So do yourself a favor and buy the spectra.
Cheers,
Jess
Don't Buy A Medela Pump- I 80% of the time breast fed but I did pump every night to extra milk during the day. I had the medela and it was fine I didn't know what I was missing.
Buy A Spectra- Until my gf let me borrow her pump..... game changer. So do yourself a favor and buy the spectra.
Cheers,
Jess
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