I know for SURE we’re done, but getting rid of baby stuff is impossibly difficult

[Anonymous]

Our third and final baby is 4 weeks old. I know we are done. I feel 100% done. We have the family of our dreams and went out on a bang: great delivery and everything.

Yet, the idea of getting rid of my maternity clothes and never being pregnant again, never feeling a baby move in me again...and then of course getting rid of baby stuff...I swear it takes my breath away.

HOW do people do this?!

[Anonymous]

Can you slowly inch out of the collection? Give a onsie away here and there. The breast pump next. Disassemble the bassinet at 9 months and put it in the attic.

[Anonymous]

There are other new babies out there who need the stuff!
Welcome to the world!
And just because you get rid off stuff doesn’t mean you won’t have more (my third was welcome and early and I had nothing- boy after 2 girls and a preemie- sure enough neighbors dropped off a bag of preemie clothes while I was at the hospital.

[Anonymous]

Wait a few months. You’re still hormonal.

“HOW” did I do it? By knowing I was helping people directly in true need. My maternity clothes were not sentimental to me. I gave them away for free to a single mom in a neighborhood group. She needed them and appreciated the help.

[Anonymous]

We redid our basement when my twins were 2 and the pain of moving "stuff" overcame my sentimental hoarding instincts. I wasn't going to move all of that stuff out and then move it back in and find a place to keep it when we were definitely done.

I agree with others that giving it to people in need helps. I feel better when I can find organizations/churches where it goes direct to those in need vs. dropping at Goodwill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wait a few months. You’re still hormonal.

“HOW” did I do it? By knowing I was helping people directly in true need. My maternity clothes were not sentimental to me. I gave them away for free to a single mom in a neighborhood group. She needed them and appreciated the help.

Ditto - I had people in need - direct requests. And then a good friend had a girl so I gave her all the really cute stuff So, just wait until it's either easier or the need arises.

[Anonymous]

You can wait. Most of your items will still be useful to others when you are ready.

[Anonymous]

I chose a few things to keep from each period (newborn, 0-3, 3-12) and they're still in my closet even though youngest is nearly 2.

I also allowed myself time to come to terms with giving it all away. But I also really hate clutter so that motivated me. Find some silver lining and hang on to it!

Congrats on a third healthy baby.

[Anonymous]

4 weeks is still very emotional and hormones upending everything. Wait hntil the baby is 6+ months and reasess.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I chose a few things to keep from each period (newborn, 0-3, 3-12) and they're still in my closet even though youngest is nearly 2.

I also allowed myself time to come to terms with giving it all away. But I also really hate clutter so that motivated me. Find some silver lining and hang on to it!

Congrats on a third healthy baby.

Thank you. I hate clutter too. And it is taking up a lot of our space in the basement.

[Anonymous]

Wait until they’re an annoying toddler and it’s easier.

Or tell yourself if you had another baby, you can easily get more stuff from Facebook marketplace

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wait a few months. You’re still hormonal.

“HOW” did I do it? By knowing I was helping people directly in true need. My maternity clothes were not sentimental to me. I gave them away for free to a single mom in a neighborhood group. She needed them and appreciated the help.

This. It’s too early. Wait until your baby is a year old. It will be much easier to get rid of things then.

[Anonymous]

Wait. You’ll feel ready at some point. Just keep the stuff until you’re ready emotionally.

[Anonymous]

Ha I couldn't wait to get rid of the toys, swing, etc...was sick of my house looking like a daycare! However, I still have my maternity clothes...though they are packed away somewhere in the garage.

[Anonymous]

Just wait a little bit. There is no rush. I gave mine away around 6 months and man....at that point the thought of having another one was the last thing on my mind!