This is not an announcement, nor a statement of intent. I'm just saying that when/if the Carter's have more babies we have plenty of clothes, blankets, bedding for a boy or a girl
(infact I don't think we'll find out what the sex is).But there are a couple things that I will be wanting & will be spending more money on this time around.
1) A wood play gym
We had a ghetto farm animal $5 one but my kids LIVED for the play gym & it was always out. I will definitely be looking for a nicer looking one.
This Ikea is pretty darn cute.
2) A simple bouncey chair
This is another item my babies LOVED & was out in our living room all the time- but it was hideous. I want
a simple & pretty one, free from animals or other ugly prints.
3) A Rocker
This is one item I would have loved to have with both my babies. The next one we will definitely need to get a rocker. I love this rocker which was refurbished & recovered to match the nursery.
1) A lovely diaper bag
I had a couple great diaper bags, but if we had enough $ next time around, I'm pretty much in love with
this Petunia Picklebottom bag. The look of a gorgeous vintage bag, but with all the stuff you need in a diaper bag. Pure genius!
What did you guys love/couldn't live without or will want with your next one?
A swing. Both of my girls just loved it! We had to have one, and it was my life saver.
ReplyDeleteSomething we have done without, and I have not even noticed was the big traditional highchair. We have two "booster" chairs that attach to the actual dinning room chair. And they work better than I thought they would!
I didn't start using a sling before Gabe, but I just love that thing now. Well, not now...when I have infants who don't climb and claw like my baby does now.
ReplyDeleteI like swings too, and it is funny because the most effective one we had was the one we used on Colin - it was one of those old wind-up ones that click every time they swing, and they swing with a ton of power. They probably aren't "safe" anymore, but man that thing worked so well.
An exersaucer! Love it! It's definitely a staple after about 4 months old. Both of our kids would sit in that thing for a good long time while we ate dinner, did dishes, or a number of other things.
ReplyDeleteWe've never had a bouncer, but we're searching for a cheap one for this baby. We borrowed a swing when we had Cameron, but he never really liked it. Every time we put Brooke in one, she didn't really like it either.
I used my Snugli (the front pack kind) all the time with Brooke and several times with Cameron. Definitely a good item to have around.
Kristie- We had a nice looking swing but neither of my babies took to it they way they did the bounce-y vibrate-y chair. And I never had a high chair either just a booster & loved it.
ReplyDeleteKatie- YES! A sling! I only had one once ROb was older but still liked it. I think I'd try one of those front warp things next baby too.
Mandi- Oh my goodness how could I forget the excersaucer. That thing was RAB. My kids loved it too. They need to make a good lookin' one of those now!
I can't think of any must haves. We had a bouncy swing and a swing to entertain when mommy needed to do stuff. I had a super functional diaper bag that was very husband friendly (since I made him carry it sometimes too). I always thought I'd want a baby carrier (like the backpack you put the kid in so you can have your hands free) but I finally got one with #3 and never ever used it. I just couldn't get used to it.
ReplyDeletei dont care how cute or functional a bag is, it should never cost over a hundred let alone over three hundred! well that is my thought anyway.
ReplyDeleteI know with my first 11 children all I needed was a fenced in yard and a bale of hay to keep them entertained. Now a days, having babies is a rather fancy affair... I think for the next few I would like to have some of them newfangled diapers. It was sure an awful mess to always be cleaning up after them.
ReplyDeleteDebbie- Yeah, when those babies first come they need some diapers, some onesies, & a swaddle blanket. You don't need so much hub, bub.
ReplyDeleteMonica- Oh but Monica, it's so pretty. I do have to agree with you, I said, "if we had the $" which will be never. HA! Thrift stores here I come- gotta find a replica.
Anonymous- Thanks for the laugh!
I say go for it! I love the diaper bag. I've always settled on ones that are just a little less expensive than the one I REALLY want. Now I have 3 diaper bags that only like a little. :(
ReplyDeleteCindy- I do that with EVERYTHING! Instead of getting what I really want I get the cheap version so I can get more, then don't love it. I'll do better next baby.
ReplyDeleteMy mother!
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