13 replies to this topic

[Clare]

I have lots of offers of unwanted baby equipment from friends, but I kind of like to get all new gear. Am I mad?

Clare

[Rebecca]

nope x

i think every1 wants to get new stuff for their babies. Is it ur first baby??

I got a hand me down cot-bed which saved me a pretty penny! if u are offered things that will save u alot of money then ur mad not to take them otherwise go for it! xx

[Clare]

nope x

i think every1 wants to get new stuff for their babies. Is it ur first baby??

I got a hand me down cot-bed which saved me a pretty penny! if u are offered things that will save u alot of money then ur mad not to take them otherwise go for it! xx

Yes it's my first. I think I'm looking good for a new Graco Travel System!

Clare

[Lisa]

I bought a new travel system for my small fella, everything else i got second hand. We just didnt have the money. But now we are trying again so Ill have to get a new travel system and stuff again. But to be honest I wouldnt even be pushed if it was second hand once its in good condition.

[Baby Club]

Yes it's my first. I think I'm looking good for a new Graco Travel System!

Clare

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[Rebecca]

i got a great travel system from Mammas n Pappas as a prezie, it has everyting u cud need! x it has d old pram top which comes with a stand so it can double up as a spare mosses basket which was great when Andrew was small n i was still very sore. it also has d buggie seat aswell as d car seat so i got everything from one buggy1 xxx

i dont kno what we will do for d next 1?! i probably will get some new things because its the facct that u get to go baby shopping! n dats one of the great things when ur expecting! xxx

[Lisa]

Ill hold onto clothes and the crib atc for my next but I will get a new buggy next time around alright

[Lisa]

I think its normal to want to go shopping for the baby when you are pregnant, It helps you conect to the face that a soon enough there will be a little baby there in your life.

[Rebecca]

true x i loved shopping for baby stuff! x but i only took mainly large items which would cost a lot of money n i dnt kno if i will hold onto them for no. two but more than likely will keep the big things liek d crib n d buggy! once Andy doesnt destroy them both! xxx

[Lisa]

Id say I might need a new buggy for no2 alright, but you would be surprised the buggys you can get second hand online in perfect condition

[CJack]

My personal opinion is that new stuff matters more to the new mum than to the new baby. Have decided to be practical and take any help we can get as long as:

• its in good condition

• I truly believe I will use it and not store it in the attic

• it comes with no strings attached

Financial pressure on top of new baby might be a bit too much to handle first time around. I anticipate a rollercoaster ride with my soon-to-be-arriving little one myself. Have fun and enjoy the ride!

[Baby Club]

Well now you can buy and sell your baby stuff in our free Irish Baby Classifieds !

Just click on the Classifieds tab at the top of the page!

[Alena Scott]

Everyone gets excited for the first time. Same is the case with you. Even I experienced the same as you posted.