With a recent wave of new preggo peeps in my life I have had a lot of questions on what things I recommend and don't recommend for new parents. So to sum it up here is my advice.
Pass on the travel system and get the car seat of your dreams and a snap and go stroller. Buy a Britax convertible car seat, trust me they are worth the $$$. Get an swing that goes both front to back and side to side. If you plan to Breast Feed get a Medella Dual electric pump. If you can't afford the new one either rent from the hospital or buy a used one off Craig's list and order new parts from BRU or from their web page. Get a booster seat instead of a high chair. Shop Craig's list for Big items you want, but don't get at showers like swings and exersaucers. Often sold for a 3rd of the original price and can easily be disinfected when you bring it home.
Just my 2 cents =) I know lots of people do a lot of the opposite, but for me this is mostly what we did or what we learned by trial and error. Of course I have lots of other opinions on what I think is the best this or the best that, but these are the BIG ones! The ones that I really feel are good advice for a lot of people, the others are more of just my personal preferences like which Breast pads are the best, or what bottles I liked =) If you want that info by all means email me and I will fill you in!
Happy Shopping!
Oh one more thing! Be sure to register on all the web sites for formula, baby food, and diapers! No matter what you plan to use you will get great samples and coupons!!! And we all love to save money!
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