Buying everything, no shower.

[TanyaC0516]

I've been looking around Walmart.   I'll be buying the 4-1 crib.  Baby daddy was supposed to buy it but he was let go from work because of health concerns and just started working at his old job again.  Right as it stands I'll have 600 dollars to buy things with.  I'm used to spending a few thousand dollars.  What should I buy first other than crib, caraway and baby bathtub and stroller? ..I need other things too but these are the most important.

[ash060115]

Car seat ?

Then the essential items
Sterilizer unit
Nappys etc

[TanyaC0516]

I meant car seat.  It's my auto correct. I don't buy diapers until after birth.   I bought diapers before first son was born and he was too big for them so I gave them away.  I might breastfeed my baby so still haven't gotten bottles or a sterillizer yet but still pondering over that.  Thanks for the suggestions.

[m_mari]

Look for sales... I got my sterilizer unit plus 2small bottles 2 big bottles 2 pacifiers and a brush (avent brand) for about $35... I suggest buying a car seat some clothing some blankets a bathtub and a couple of crib sheets. You can use an oversize bag as a diaper bag if you want...

[m_mari]

Oh I'm getting a dresser which will double as a changing table... hope this helps :)

[TanyaC0516]

I got a few outfits on Thursday.   Still need to buy more.  I usually buy newborn til three months.  When or even if I decide to bottle feed I have saw sets like you mentioned.   Was thinking of buying a changing table/ dresser.   I'm definitely going to buy a small diaper bag.  I don't over pack so I should be okay.   What kind of baby seats should I buy? ..It's been over 11 years since I had a baby.   I see all kinds of swings, jumpers but are not sure which is the best to buy.

[shinieshoes]

Do you need a crib right away? You could buy a bassinet and save up for the crib. I bought one of those pack n plays that has a bassinet and a different level you can add when the baby is too big for the bassinet. That would give you at least an additional 3 months to save for a crib.

[mwinder]

Yeah I would say skip newborn clothes and buy 0to3 and 3to6 also you dont have to have a bathtub you can use the sink the pack n play would save money on a changing table and carseat stroller combo search online at prices bottles they sell cheap ones and buy size 1 diapers and maybe 2s skip newborns also look for consignment shops at clothes blankets and other things

[TanyaC0516]

I'm actually also getting a bassinet too.  I always buy a bassinet.  They're pretty cheap, under 100 bucks at Walmart and they're pretty nice looking too.  I just got a price check on the crib I want.  299.99 plus the cost of the mattress.   I was looking into another crib earlier,  which is 150.00 but daddy baby and myself chided the 4-1 which is a crib, daybed, toddler and a double.

[Tabbie12]

Cloths, blankets, diapers and wipes, bottles unless breast feeding,

[TanyaC0516]

Never heard of a consignment shop.. What is that?  I've seen combos for strollers and car seat.   I don't like the ones at Walmart so might think of Toys R Us.

[aesonsmom]

girl look on craigslist sometimes they have unopened items including cribs for a better price! also i suggest the carseat as a priority but buy that new, because an outdated or used one can be dangerous.

[TanyaC0516]

I buy J clothes for wiping baby, what is better J clothes or baby wipes?   I never actually tried baby wipes because at the hospital they used J clothes and warm water.

[kjohana011]

I'm doing everything just like you girl. I brought some clothes bottles paci towels bath cloth and some cute little head bends lol some socks hats for 176 in babies r us and at old Navy I brought 9 stuff 5 bodysuits 4 onesi from 0-3 months and 3-6 months and that was 63 dollars. There's some special going on in babies and coupons for carters. Just look on line. The travel system of the stroller I found it at 181 on amazon but that's bc I get discounts bc my mom works for them but it's 190 I think

[TanyaC0516]

I like Carters I live across from one and went in last week, pretty great prices and cut outfits.  I'm thinking of not buying the small things until maybe end of June since I'm due in August.   A friend told me to buy blankets and bibs at the dollar store.  Not sure if I trust that store for baby things.  If anyone has gotten stdf from there I'd like to hear of your experience.

[m_mari]

I liked the "koi travel system" from Walmart... and babies r us has some good ones also target has some that I've seen. Basinettes are awesome for newborns. I got one that sways so I can rock baby to sleep :) get some waterproof pads and place under the sheet to avoid messes. They sell 2packs of waterproof pads at Walmart for $5

[henleybaby]

That's what me and my husband are doing we don't really have family and we only have 2 friends that are a couple that just had a baby I just been to too many baby showers in my life that its just not for me

[TanyaC0516]

I haven't checked Target out for baby stuff yet.  I wanted to check it out but haven't gotten around to it yet.  Is Babies R Us the same as Toy R Us?

[m_mari]

Not really babies r us is everything baby n toys r us is mostly just toys n target has cute clothes. They also have nice travel systems they're just a bit more expensive than Walmart

[shaybay515]

I know our hospital here gives carseats and they're very nice convertible ones, i bought my daughters last time and it was a 150 infant seat, def considering getting one from the hospital this time tosav the expense, your hospital may have this program also :)) allowing you more $$ for other necessities!

[atzavala]

If you're buying a bassinet try Burlington, I got mine for under $50. It came with toys the baby can look at & a night light in the front.

[TanyaC0516]

From what I understand the hospitals here don't offer car seats or even a outfit.  I was told to bring everything.   They do have The Welcome Wagon here but I can't seem to find out what they offer and a coworker said they rent/sell your info to other companies.

[girl4god1]

Look for used stuff.  On Facebook I am  in multiple groups for used kids stuff. Most of it was only used a couple times... Save yourself a bunch of money!

[katyrb]

Shop around at resale and consignment stores! Chains like Once Upon a Child have nice condition used stuff much cheaper prices. Craigslist, Facebook online garage sales, goodwill, salvation army, etc all have baby stuff for cheap if you look around. Many people will only use an item for a couple months then get rid of it. You will easily save hundreds of dollars!

[mwinder]

Im n9t being mean but if your budget is strictly 600 $ your going to be surprised that you wont get much for that price unless you shop cheaper a consignment shop sells gently used baby stuff