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Survey: Baby shopping: 3 things I wish I hadnt bought, 3 things Im glad I bought!

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EW GURU
Latest post on 07 September 2012 - 23:01

Hi ladies!
I thought it'd be fun to post about our baby shopping experiences, and help out other new moms too!
I just became a mom, and as a FTM after all my shopping I def learned a few things that I'd like to pass on to others. So here goes:

[b]3 things I wish I hadn't bought:[/b]
1. An expensive moses basket: I splurged on a 650dhs moses basket from Mamas & Papas and it serves the same function as a 150dhs moses basket from Babyshop would, DD doesnt like sleeping in it (shes a co-sleeper so far) and she's so tall looks like by the time she's 3 months she wont fit in it anymore anyways! Has no resale value either!
2. Lots of bottles of the same brand: I got lots of Avent bottles and accessories, and it turned out DD didnt take the teat! I then tried Tommee Tippee which she liked immediately, but all my Avent stuff was a waste!
3. Swadding blankets: Just buy one. I got loads of different types and since day 3 DD has hated swaddling, she screams the minute she realizes she cant move her arms! I recently watched 'Happiest baby on the block' and tried swaddling her again but no such luck, at 7 weeks old she seems set in her ways!

[b]3 things I'm glad I bought:[/b]
1. Tall changing station with built in tub: I have back problems and bending to change her and bathe her would absolutely wreck my back. This makes things so muchhh easier, all her changing and bath gear is one place too. The babyshop ones are good, cost around 300dhs, the mothercare one is 700dhs and I dont see why you would pay more for essentially the same thing.
2. A nice pushchair and car seat: I love my Maxi-cosi pushchair! I wouldnt have spent less (pushchair + car seat cost 3000dhs) because DD is really comfy in them, and I wouldnt compromise on that.
3. Sleeping bag: Since DD hates swaddling, these are great to keep her cosy at night,
and change her pamper without having to take off anything. With a blanket when you take it off to change ure baby, they feel cold all of a sudden and start crying).

So ladies, lets hear ure experience! :)

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 April 2013 - 09:01
I realise I am ultra new to this mothering thing, but here's my 2 cents worth: Glad I have these * long leg/sleeve onsies as DS was prem and hospital too cold * little hats * cotton wraps/swaddles - gets out of muslin cloths too easily * breast pads - milk came in quickly and got the giant leak marks on all my tops * disposable underwear - godsend for not having to worry about extra laundry when back home * tri-pillow or u-shaped pillow (great for sleeping while pregnant, ease back ache, putting behind you when feeding/sleeping/sitting up in bed and on couch Waste of money * extra nighties for hospital - was more comfortable wearing hospital gown for feeding Still new so will let you know if there are any others! :)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 08 April 2013 - 23:01
Glad I had: Swaddle Me swaddles - he could get out of other types. Loads of dummies Enormous JuJuBe nappy bag & clips to hang it from Bugaboo Didn't need: Too many muslins, could have got away with 2-3 Sophie toy (still has no interest in it) Video camera - easier and more convenient just to use iPhone Special nappy bin
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 08 April 2013 - 22:38
I am happy to have: - changing table , but i wish i had the one with drawers build in -baby wrap, -cloth diapers -my bebecar stroller -activity mat -sophie girafe teether Things we didn't really need -baby cardle and baby bed -clothes 0-3 months -breat pump, <em>edited by evelyn2000 on 08/04/2013</em>
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EW GURU
Latest post on 08 April 2013 - 21:46
bump!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 December 2012 - 02:12
wow sach a nice forum.i become mom 3 month recently but still it help read all the quotes in once n really like it.my DD really like to swaddle. ya this is rite don,t buy expensive cloth for 1-3 momth of age child also not comfortable in it.thanx edited by sanama on 20/12/2012 <em>edited by sanama on 20/12/2012</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 22:52
Not worth it: - Expensive changing bag to match stroller (used it once - easier just to stick a nappy in my handbag) - Baby monitor (better to keep your baby close) - Fancy outfits under 6 months (too much hassle - better just to put them in onesies and babygros) Definitely worth it: - Babygros - Blankets - Nappies - Playmat - Stroller
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 09:48
Things i wish i hadn't bought *expensive moses basket that rocks and vibrates and plays sounds - baby used it only for about 2 months and outgrew very quickly. *expensive infant body suits - outgrow so quickly *swaddling blanket *manual breast pump *fisher price rainforest play gym - as wonderful as it was my daughter used it only for a short while. thing's that are worth buying *sturdy changing table *maxi cosi car seat and quinny stroller *avent bottle steriliser *mothercare rock in the park rocker *mothercare baby bath seat *bibs -plenty of them :) *receiving blankets from baby shop - good quality and use them everyday. That's pretty much it i guess :) hope this helps.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 18 December 2012 - 08:28
Yay! 1. Video monitor (got the angel care and never really used the sensor past a couple of weeks plus had issues with the reception since I was in an old villa.) despite all that I'd say it was a ++++. And now that I'm in a place where reception is not an issue its perfect. We hear a lot of noises and some disturb her having a video monitor prevents us from rushing in each time. 2. Bouncer. She didn't like it the first couple of times but once she did, she's sit in it happily. 3. Oddly enough, the bumbo. Mine wasn't a tummy time baby she hated it. And liked to be a part of the action so this worked perfectly. Along with one of those exersaucer jumperoo type things in the later months. Nay :( 1. Didn't get much use out of her changing station and we got an expensive pottery barn one. Could've done fine without. We had a high bed and a table downstairs that we used instead. 2. Expensive Moses basket - too little use and no resale value 3. Random baby toys. They don't need anything till about 4 months.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 15 December 2012 - 09:41
Great Thread! Things I wish I didn't buy: 1)Medela manual pump- I hated it as it took ages just to pump 30ml 2)Icandy strawberry carrycot- my daughter hates sleeping in it, she prefers car seats 3) Expensive newborn outfits- she only wore two for a photoshoot 4)Swaddling blannkets- my daughter hated them 5)Bath from mothercare is so small and uncomfortable. Things I can't live without: 1)Tommie Tippie sterliser steamer 2)Pacifiers 3)Icandy strawberry stroller 4)Medela Electric Swing 4)Nursing Cover 5)Tiny outfits for the 1st 2 weeks 6)Maxi Cosi pebble car seat 7)Attachable hooks for stroller to add more shopping bags on it 8)Bephanine rash cream, so much better then sudocrem 9)Natural baby perfume smells so good. Brought it from the UK, trying to look for it in Dubai
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 15 December 2012 - 07:05
Thanks Zeynab..im gonna check that out for sure
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 13 December 2012 - 00:54
Baby shop sale has started from today, congrats n best of luck with your shopping :)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 10:22
Hi ladies thanks for your advice. Im now 36 weeks pregnant and so confused what to buy and from where, but now im getting the idea. Im new to the uae and friends told me that most of the places here have huge december year end sales.. Any clue when babyshop will have its next sale :)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 December 2012 - 08:40
[b'>I am glag I bought[/b'> 1. Ikea changing table - converts to shelving unit. Still being used after 20 months 2. Bottle warmer - just the perfect temperature always. Still being used after 20 months 3. Car seats & Stroller [b'>I am NOT glad I wasted money[/b'> 1. Pacifiers - never used 2. Bath tub from Mothercare - really cute and I thought I was buying a great thing cuz it has a hole to drain the water...but the water does not drain unless the tub is somehow elevated. So we only used the tub once, and now DD bathes in the normal bathtub 3. Too many clothes :)
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 11 December 2012 - 21:16
Things I wish I hadn't bought: Expensive high chair with all the padding (could never clean it properly) Quinny Buzz (hated it with a vengeance! It was heavy and back wheels too wide.) Bambo seat (all 3 hated it.) New born clothes Baby bjorn Normal baby gym (mine rolled early so never stayed on it) Glad I bought: My Baby Jogger City Select push chair (don't know how I survived without it!) Ikea Antilop high chair (you can hose it down if you want!) Tall baby changer with bath from baby shop. Doughnut play gym from Mothercare Baby chair rocker bouncer. Microwave sterilizer. 2 if my babies were co-sleepers and hated their cots, so waste of money for them. My third however loves his cot and hates co-sleeping. Sorry way over 3! Oops ? <em>edited by starsouthern on 11/12/2012</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 10 December 2012 - 10:42
...this is fantastic info and invaluable - thankyou, and please keep them coming! :) 21wks and cash card in hand, with no real knowledge of what to buy until now.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 11:52
swissroll you've got mail or "sie haben Post" :)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 11:26
Sure no problem,just need your Email :)- got it from germany... Many many thanks x edited by Swissroll on 09/12/2012 <em>edited by Swissroll on 09/12/2012</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 11:01
Sure no problem,just need your Email :)- got it from germany...
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 09 December 2012 - 07:20
Glad we bought: 2. geuther changing table in the bathroom fixed on my bathtub- cause i don't understand why i should change her Pampers in the Same room in which she sleeps... GerMumPer can you please post a photo of this changing table?!! I tried to google but couldn't find the bathtub one. Also, did you get here in Dubai? Thank alot x edited by Swissroll on 09/12/2012 <em>edited by Swissroll on 09/12/2012</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 08 December 2012 - 23:58
Glad we bought: 1. baby Björn rocker, can Take it easy with me wherever we go- she looves it! 2. geuther changing table in the bathroom fixed on my bathtub- cause i don't understand why i should change her Pampers in the Same room in which she sleeps.... 3.iso fix Station for her Maxicosi- i don't need to fix the Maxicosi with the seatbelt, just Stick it on the station (All Things which help my back) Waste of Money: Lots and Lots of Designer Fashion clothes, especially in those tiny tiny size 0-3 months. Vaporizer Can't think of anything else, ...
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 16:08
Apologies for my stupidity but what do we buy for ds's room... a humidifier or dehumidifier or an air purifier? Totally confused.
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 14:56
TaraK we have the avent video monitor which we got on sale at the time. There are probably others with more features but it was fine for us and our apartment. And I agree with flydiver, they are the best! I love seeing my bub sleep and all the strange positions he gets into lol. Kiwis....no intention of cutting though I did a few snips recently to get it out of his eyes!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 14:15
Hi, Does anybody know where to buy the cloths nappies here, good ones? Tnx MB xx
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EW GURU
Latest post on 12 September 2012 - 10:57
OMG...l can't believe I forgot the video monitor. So on my buy list. Summer Infant (shipped in from the US by family) thought I wouldnt use it, and it was a waste but i totally LOVE IT! I'm more addicted to that than Facebook :)
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 21:39
Lol....my DH tried a cap on him the other day and it made him look like the lead singer from ACDC haha Lol I can totally see that, although he is much better looking! Please don't ever cut that hair!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 21:38
Sydneygal- Can you tell me which video monitor you have I am thinking of purchasing one. Does it work well with these thick cement walls? Thanks! Glad I bought - video monitor....my favourite gadget by far. - bugaboo pram...still using it at 16 months....I find it super comfy for DS and easy to use - humidifier for bubs room....helped with snuffles and provided great white noise....we still use it - Ikea antilop high chair....so easy to clean and cheap as chips! Things I didn't use much - bumbo...DS didn't fit in it for long and never looked that comfortable - Pottery Barn playmat...my DS found it boring even a a young age and I spent more time trying to get our cat off it - little baby hats...we never used these,especially since DS had such thick hair
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EW GURU
Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 21:33
Good buys - - muslin cloths - loads of them - pram for DS2 as lying flat was so much better than from birth system IMO. - little classical music playing mobile that attached to hood of pram and settled little chap for a good few months when we were out and about - cloth nappies especially totsbots and itty bitty - grobags - electronic thermometer Waste of money - - too many first clothes - comfort blanket - neither DS appreciated! - bumbo
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 21:12
Lol....my DH tried a cap on him the other day and it made him look like the lead singer from ACDC haha
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 15:52
oh I forgot the IKEA antilop, yes best thing I ever bought, I now have two as DS still uses his and baby number two is due in two weeks (no IKEA in Doha so I bought the second one last time I was in Dubai). I ummed and ahhed about the Stokke, but practical (and cheap) won out over pretty. LOL SG, your baby has the most amazing hair I've ever seen, it would be crime to put a hat on it!
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 11 September 2012 - 15:25
Glad I bought - video monitor....my favourite gadget by far. - bugaboo pram...still using it at 16 months....I find it super comfy for DS and easy to use - humidifier for bubs room....helped with snuffles and provided great white noise....we still use it - Ikea antilop high chair....so easy to clean and cheap as chips! Things I didn't use much - bumbo...DS didn't fit in it for long and never looked that comfortable - Pottery Barn playmat...my DS found it boring even a a young age and I spent more time trying to get our cat off it - little baby hats...we never used these,especially since DS had such thick hair
 
 

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