Baby Items I Didn't Buy, Waited to Get + My Favorites

I watched a lot of videos about people's favorites and what they wish they wouldn't have bought when it came to baby things. Eight months in here's what I got last minute, didn't buy, waited to buy, and some of my favorites. Enjoy!

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[MonoiLuv]

I really appreciate the minimal approach to parenthood. I really want to avoid excess belongingss when I have kids. Thank you for the advice!

[PollyWannaCracker]

I am 31 weeks and having my virtual baby shower this weekend. This is perfect timing for everything else to buy after the shower! I am trying to keep things as minimal as possible so I really appreciate your perspective!

[RachelDee]

I totally agree with most of this. Put your money towards other services and forms of support instead of things, mommas!
It is helpful to have a few different weights of blankets if you live in a four seasons climate. But yeah, 3-5 functional blankets is plenty.
My kiddo is long waisted with super chunky thighs, so his proportions didn't exactly work with a lot of zipper sleepers. We used onesie bodysuits and basic stretchy pants mostly.
Hack: buy socks in all the same color or design so you don't have to deal with mismatched pairs. The Jefferies ones stay on pretty well.
Fun fact: if you know how to baby proof and monitor their temperature, you can ditch the crib completely and use a thin mattress as a Montessori floor bed.
I would get a wifi monitor if I was a working mom with a nanny or sitter, but otherwise, DON'T DO IT. My friend had a stranger hack their system and the creeper was talking through the monitor to the baby.
If there's a next time, I'm gonna get a Moses basket with a stand that I can use as a bassinet or take anywhere with me so baby #2 can nap in there under supervision.
A LOT of stuff can be found for a STEAL on Facebook marketplace. Plus you can see who you're buying from.

[carriesaltsman]

I have a friend who recently had a baby and oh boy her baby shower had EVERYTHING. So many things it really made me appreciate your much more minimal method to parenting. I will hopefully be taking this approach when I have kids (many years from now).

[brianadeeds]

I've adored you and your content for years, and always learned A LOT. But now that I'm 4 months pregnant and you have had a baby for many months, I can't even explain how helpful and wonderful your channel is <3

[askmissplum]

100% agree but a stroller when you need it, to fill that need. I didn’t buy a stroller/pram before my baby was born because I knew I wanted to wear him as much/as long as possible. Several people argued with me but I stuck with it, and we didn’t buy a pram until he was 6 months and getting really heavy. Even then though I was too emotional about buying the pram and didn’t REALLY think through how I would use it 🤦🏻‍♀️ the strollers I have now I love, and they are perfect for the way I actually use them 👌🏻

[brittanygancarz]

Okay, let me bold and say that blankets are the worst baby gift. I have 1-2 blankets that I really love, and I was really touched that people made my son blankets. But I got like 5-10 blankets, and I’m like “What do I do with these?” My son was born in May, so there wasn’t a lot of coldness, and they don’t sleep with blankets in the crib. Totally agree with you about toys, those scratch mittens, and pacifiers. I never used my bottle warmer. I have a baby food blender, and I haven’t used it as much as I thought I would, but honestly I like having it as a mini steamer.

[kathrynkip]

‘I’m not a Kardashian!’ 🤪🤣🤣 I love that!

[lisatavor]

I LOVE this. I am 24 weeks and your videos have been such a great help to my husband and I preparing for our first baby!

[icantthinkofaname]

Thank you for sharing! Love that you are showing you can be a great parent with less “stuff”

[Liannabelle]

I thought we were alone in the crib debate! Trying to decide if we take it apart and move it into our bedroom or buy a bassinet.. My mom is very pro bassinet and now that I'm thinking of the layout.. Might be worth it. I've been hunting for a good video like this, thank youuuu!

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"im not a kardashian" hahahaha

[carriesaltsman]

Hahah my parents had a baby food grinder when I was a baby. It was called the happy baby food grinder and they always said they were grinding up happy babies 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

[Jessieish]

4:02 I died at your limp newborn imitation. God so true. We called our nephew a "bag of organs" hahaahaha

[frettnot]

My son is two now and I found TakingCaraBabies about 4 months in. I never bought a swaddle, but wish I had! I did, however, purchase the Merlins Magic Sleep Suit when he was 4-5 months old. If you have a fidgety baby, who kicks himself awake, this sleep suit is for you! ...i will be starting with the Ollie on the next one!!

[caitlynnmcconnell]

Love the baby Theo noises in the background ❤️

[chelseaarnold]

I’m due in October and this was so helpful idk when to have my baby shower but I’m already thinking of what I need and don’t need!! It has been fun watching your pregnancy and Theos story! Thanks!

[KelliDM]

Thanks, I’ve been waiting for this! I’m 24 weeks and trying to prepare as much as I can, but I don’t want to buy too much stuff either.

[deutschdame]

The only item you listed that doesn’t align 100% with what I have already purchased/put on my registry is an infant car seat. Good to know I’m doing it right! 🤣

[KR-hfjk]

Thanks for sharing! Would you like to film a video about how to adjust to being a mother? xx