re: To Buy, or Not to buy...that is the question.

Quoting MomOf32007 (Tabitha):“ this might have been mentioned already....but i didn't want to read through the pages just yet cause ... [snip!] ... spend 100+ on a breast pump that i might not even be able to use. guessing that i probably should wait til i see how he nurses?”

Call your health insurance to see if they cover it, mine insurance covers breast pump. so I dont have to pay for it. it doesnt hurt to call and ask to see if you can save some money.

Quoting whatsername80:“ Hehe (: Thought it might be helpful...especially since I have a question already!! Whats everyones opinions ... [snip!] ... I've heard that they're really good from some people, and then from other people that they're a waste of time and money...”

I think they are good if you are going to bottle feed you're baby...but if you plan on breastfeeding exclusivly, they diapers really dont smell that bad, so they wont really stink up the house

Quoting DoveloSono:“ How about those travel systems (stroller/car seat)...? How long does the baby actually get to sit in ... [snip!] ... actually get to sit in the car seat before she is too big? Are they actually worth the money? Should I just buy separates?”

I think they are good, only because at first its hard to take the baby into a place like a sit down resturant without the infant seat, otherwise I would say do the full size baby seat and stroller separate but sometimes you really need the infant seat as a carrier

Quoting Brittany (bbsoundless):“ man I just read the whole thread and still have not gotten my question answered! my daughter is 8 months ... [snip!] ... if those cribs like 1 in 3, 1 in 4, 1 in 5 where cribs can change into a bed are good investment? should I get one of those?”

it really depends on preferance, if you arent going to use it for all its purposes they are often a lot more expensive (remember they are only the headboard and footboard for a full size bed, you will still need to buy a matress and box springs) a lot of people dont want to get a child a full size bed anyway they perfer a twin. Remember though, a crib is a crib...just because one is 500 dollars and one is 100 dollars doesnt mean its any better, all cribs are subject to a required safety standard therefore there is no such thing as a "Cheap unsafe crib" I would perfer to save my money and spend it on a nice safe britax car seat!

Quoting MSMOMMY85:“ GENE BABIES R FOR LAZY PEOPLE OTHER THAN THAT A WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME I HAD ONE AND NEVER USED IT”

i have a diaper champ that uses the regular trash bags and holds about 40 diapers - it doesnt leave a smell in her room and is VERY handy- much better than stinking up my kitchen trash can!!! It has NOTHING to do with being lazy and I think that was very rude to say that!

Quoting Cowgirl47429:“ Things not to get: Carseat stroller combo ----- Use a reg stroller, they are usually lighter and easier ... [snip!] ... probably well before they are old enough to be forward facing. I am sure someone can add to this but Its a little insight.”

how do you wheel a crib through doorways?it is too wide. and convertible carseats are rear AND forward facing and hold 5-40 pounds- thats why they are called convertible.

Quoting 2 weeks to go:“ ok gotcha - yea i think thoose are pointless”

our little one absolutely LOVES her playmat and will lay there for at least 1/2 hr playing

Quoting Brittany (bbsoundless):“ man I just read the whole thread and still have not gotten my question answered! my daughter is 8 months ... [snip!] ... if those cribs like 1 in 3, 1 in 4, 1 in 5 where cribs can change into a bed are good investment? should I get one of those?”

I have one and it was expensive but think about it- it gives them a bed for the rest of their lives you just need a mattress and boxsprings- i ordered rail that go with mine to make it into the full bed for later on. PLUS the changer comes off and makes a dresser when you turn it sideways- i think it was a great deal and even if you want to put it away for awhile and use a twin bed you will still have the full for later on.

Quoting happy baby's mom:“ our little one absolutely LOVES her playmat and will lay there for at least 1/2 hr playing”

im talking about those mats that are just for laying there not there. i have a baby einstein mat that has the criss cross bars and toys dangling off it. but they have tose boppy mats for "tummy time" and they dont have toys or anyhing its just a mat wiht a pillow and thos are pointless.

Quoting 2 weeks to go:“ im talking about those mats that are just for laying there not there. i have a baby einstein mat that ... [snip!] ... have tose boppy mats for "tummy time" and they dont have toys or anyhing its just a mat wiht a pillow and thos are pointless.”

i just put our normal boppy down with a blanket. and give him a toy or two to play with. now im starting to use the boppy less for tummy time though.

I have the diaper champ and love itt just like the diaper genie but you can use any kind of bag that you want. I like the travel system because i got alot of use out of it. It was easy to go into stored since i could just unclip the seat in the car and pop him right into the stroller. And now he is too big for the seat but i still have a stroller. I also have a joggger but i cant fit that into my trunk. I got a highchair that can also turn into a booster seat for when my son can eat at the table with us. He dosent really like his playmat.

Quoting whatsername80:“ Hehe (: Thought it might be helpful...especially since I have a question already!! Whats everyones opinions ... [snip!] ... I've heard that they're really good from some people, and then from other people that they're a waste of time and money...”

I want to get one too. It's on my registry so if I get one and I realize I dont realy need it then at least I didnt pay MY money for it LOL.

Quoting Cowgirl47429:“ Things not to get: Carseat stroller combo ----- Use a reg stroller, they are usually lighter and easier ... [snip!] ... probably well before they are old enough to be forward facing. I am sure someone can add to this but Its a little insight.”

I love the playmats. Every baby I've ever seen on one just went nuts. I want a few of them

Quoting whatsername80:“ Thanks (: I think we'll probably end up with the pail then, haha, cuz I'd rather not spend ten million dollars on something that just holds a diaper..”

I've heard great things about the diaper champ.. it has the same trap action as the diaper genie.. but you can use regular trash bags in it.. and also as for the travel systems.. graco makes theirs to hold children up to 40lbs-50lbs.. so it should last for quite a while

I love my diaper champ!! Way better than the diaper genie!!