[blparent] Items you couldn't live without

[Nikki Fugett-Dobens]

Angela,
My daughter is 15 months, and I remember when she was born, I wanted to buy 
her everything, and I kind of still do.  There is so much out there, when 
you go register for baby showers that it can be overwhelming.
One thing that I got that was way too expensive was the baby bath tub with 
shower and spaw unit.  It looked so cute on the package, and it was $40.  Of 
course, you need a bath tub for the baby, but I kind of wish I would have 
just looked for a basic tub.  We've never used the shower spaw part, and now 
she's wanting to climb out into the regular tub, and have the regular shower 
spray on her.  To make a long story short, the tubs look so cute and trendy, 
but I would recommend just a basic one.
I did buy lots of things that were worth every penny.  For example, she had 
2 play gyms, one a little more advanced, meaning it kind of had more to do, 
as she grew.  It came with a mirror, many hanging toys, and a portable kick 
pad, which would respond to her kicks with different songs and noises.  It 
was a jungle theme, which went with our nursery, and I think it was $70, but 
it entertained her for hours.  So did her bouncy seat, which we used when 
she was about 6 weeks up until she was probably 4 months.  It always seemed 
to calm her down, and helped her beginning motor skills, because there were 
toys on the top she could reach for.  The play gyms help with tummy time, 
motor skills, and cause and affect.  Good luck, and don't get too 
overwhelmed.  It's easy to do.
    Nikki
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Angela Frederick" <angelahoward at mail.utexas.edu>
To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 11:47 AM
Subject: [blparent] Items you couldn't live without


> Hi, everybody,
>
> Okay, so I am a huge nerd and have been trying to figure out what our 
> family budget could be if we succeed in getting pregnant.  I've been 
> looking at baby items and their costs and wondering what is really 
> necessary and worth spending money on.
>
> So, I would like to know from all of you who have kids:
>
> 1. What baby items do you consider a necessity or a life-saver?
>
> and
>
> 2. What baby items do you wish you hadn't spent money on?
>
> Thanks for the feedback!
> Angela
>
>
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