Comments on: Best and Worst of Baby Products http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/02/best-and-worst-of-baby-products.html mommy blogger Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:31:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Perfecting Motherhoodhttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/02/best-and-worst-of-baby-products.html#comment-48885 Perfecting Motherhood Fri, 11 Jun 2010 20:29:22 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4732#comment-48885 Thank you so much for listing baby items that you recommend, as well as what NOT to get. Many moms disagree with the list that I personally compiled, but after having 2 kids myself and having discussed the theme with other moms, I feel compelled to share the list. Too many first-time moms feel pressured to buy everything for their baby, even though a lot of it is useless (wipe warmer, anyone?). Here’s a list that I compiled in my post for you on what NOT to spend money on for your new arrival: http://perfectingmotherhood.wordpress.com/2010/06/03/baby-gear-dont-waste-your-money-on-these-items/ Thank you so much for listing baby items that you recommend, as well as what NOT to get. Many moms disagree with the list that I personally compiled, but after having 2 kids myself and having discussed the theme with other moms, I feel compelled to share the list. Too many first-time moms feel pressured to buy everything for their baby, even though a lot of it is useless (wipe warmer, anyone?).

Here’s a list that I compiled in my post for you on what NOT to spend money on for your new arrival:
http://perfectingmotherhood.wordpress.com/2010/06/03/baby-gear-dont-waste-your-money-on-these-items/

]]> By: Laurahttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/02/best-and-worst-of-baby-products.html#comment-40685 Laura Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:34:18 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4732#comment-40685 I really loved the BabyWise book and method - it worked really well for my daughter and she gravitated towards having a schedule early on. I think that the best advice is to see what works best for your child and situation and also not to be so regimented or tied down to any one plan, but be flexible. I know that this worked really well for us and she was sleeping through the night at 10 weeks and super happy! I really loved the BabyWise book and method – it worked really well for my daughter and she gravitated towards having a schedule early on. I think that the best advice is to see what works best for your child and situation and also not to be so regimented or tied down to any one plan, but be flexible. I know that this worked really well for us and she was sleeping through the night at 10 weeks and super happy!

]]> By: Rosiehttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/02/best-and-worst-of-baby-products.html#comment-34922 Rosie Wed, 27 May 2009 20:50:09 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4732#comment-34922 Dr. Brown Bottles are the best i used them for both of my babies and they worked great,but Dr. Brown zippy cup sucks Big time, spills and they're not durable, get Platex they are wonderful!!! Dr. Brown Bottles are the best i used them for both of my babies and they worked great,but Dr. Brown zippy cup sucks Big time, spills and they’re not durable, get Platex they are wonderful!!!

]]> By: Morganhttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/02/best-and-worst-of-baby-products.html#comment-31148 Morgan Fri, 06 Mar 2009 02:41:38 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4732#comment-31148 The Baby Bargains book is great!!! I used it to make all my buying decisions with my first baby! I just wrote a post similar to yours last night! One of the products I've found least usefull for babies is the changing table. I used one with my first 2 babies, but after that, I moved it out of the room and have just changed our babies on the floor, bed, or sofa. Definantly one I item I can live without! Also, with the wipes warmer, you can skip buying that (like you suggested), and just warm the wipe up by holding it in your hand or by running warm water over it. The Baby Bargains book is great!!! I used it to make all my buying decisions with my first baby!

I just wrote a post similar to yours last night! One of the products I’ve found least usefull for babies is the changing table. I used one with my first 2 babies, but after that, I moved it out of the room and have just changed our babies on the floor, bed, or sofa. Definantly one I item I can live without!

Also, with the wipes warmer, you can skip buying that (like you suggested), and just warm the wipe up by holding it in your hand or by running warm water over it.

]]> By: ajclarkhttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/02/best-and-worst-of-baby-products.html#comment-30221 ajclark Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:27:37 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4732#comment-30221 I had one of those net-like sling things for the tub (don't you like how specific I am?) Basically, it is a wire frame with a elasticy sling to keep their head and torso up, and their bottom side in the water. Used a baby tub and seat for a while with my first - as soon as I found that thing I never looked back. It enables you to use the "big person" tub, and still mostly have two hands free - even for the newest newborns! I also had to laugh at the poster's comment that you realize how much you DON'T need after the second and third. I chuckle when I think about how much "stuff" I carried around with my first. With the third, I would stuff a diaper and some wipes in my purse, boobs are always in place - and good to go!! I had one of those net-like sling things for the tub (don’t you like how specific I am?) Basically, it is a wire frame with a elasticy sling to keep their head and torso up, and their bottom side in the water. Used a baby tub and seat for a while with my first – as soon as I found that thing I never looked back. It enables you to use the “big person” tub, and still mostly have two hands free – even for the newest newborns! I also had to laugh at the poster’s comment that you realize how much you DON’T need after the second and third. I chuckle when I think about how much “stuff” I carried around with my first. With the third, I would stuff a diaper and some wipes in my purse, boobs are always in place – and good to go!!

]]> By: Heather @ Not a DIY LIfehttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/02/best-and-worst-of-baby-products.html#comment-30107 Heather @ Not a DIY LIfe Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:42:45 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4732#comment-30107 i didn't realize you did this post yesterday! i wrote about two of my favorite baby products today. My big sis is expecting her first and I'm so excited. I remember being overwhelmed with not knowing what we would need and what would be a waste of space. But since she's my older sister, I'm not sure she'll listen to me, so I blogged about it. and i know she reads my blog. here's my link: http://notadiylife.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-favorite-baby-gear-buys.html i didn’t realize you did this post yesterday! i wrote about two of my favorite baby products today. My big sis is expecting her first and I’m so excited. I remember being overwhelmed with not knowing what we would need and what would be a waste of space. But since she’s my older sister, I’m not sure she’ll listen to me, so I blogged about it. and i know she reads my blog.

here’s my link: http://notadiylife.blogspot.com/2009/02/my-favorite-baby-gear-buys.html

]]> By: Noob Mommyhttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/02/best-and-worst-of-baby-products.html#comment-30095 Noob Mommy Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:07:44 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4732#comment-30095 At this moment, am regretting my Graco Quattro system. Total back breaker. Wish I got a BOB instead. Love and can't live without my Baby 411 book. I actually like our Diaper Genie as well. Sometimes my mom comes over and tosses the diapers in the trash. I can smell it immediately :( At this moment, am regretting my Graco Quattro system. Total back breaker. Wish I got a BOB instead. Love and can’t live without my Baby 411 book. I actually like our Diaper Genie as well. Sometimes my mom comes over and tosses the diapers in the trash. I can smell it immediately :(

]]> By: chickadeehttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/02/best-and-worst-of-baby-products.html#comment-30053 chickadee Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:22:19 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4732#comment-30053 great list! i love seeing what other people like and i haven't read any of the books you listed. great list! i love seeing what other people like and i haven’t read any of the books you listed.

]]> By: Nap Wardenhttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/02/best-and-worst-of-baby-products.html#comment-30047 Nap Warden Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:41:13 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4732#comment-30047 I don't disagree with you...it depends what you need in a stroller. You know I love my Phil & Ted's stroller;) I don’t disagree with you…it depends what you need in a stroller. You know I love my Phil & Ted’s stroller;)

]]> By: Kellynhttp://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/02/best-and-worst-of-baby-products.html#comment-30044 Kellyn Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:59:33 +0000 http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/?p=4732#comment-30044 I loved my Boppy...not even for Boo but for me. The after-birth pain was eased with the Boppy! lol I also loved the nighties for babies. It made life easy, and Boo could move around like a maniac if she wanted too. The zipper sleepers were easier as she got older, but not until she was more mobile. I loved my Boppy…not even for Boo but for me. The after-birth pain was eased with the Boppy! lol

I also loved the nighties for babies. It made life easy, and Boo could move around like a maniac if she wanted too. The zipper sleepers were easier as she got older, but not until she was more mobile.

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