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[quote=Anonymous]I think there needs to be a rationale for expensive items and that sometimes they can make sense. In other places it is worth saving. For example I was going to skip the bassinet and just get a cheap crib (ikea sniglar) but I will be a single parent post c-section and others convinced me that an arrangement that didn’t require so much bending would be better for me. Unfortunately my bed is very high so cheap side car bassinets do not work. So I spent more on a high babybay.  (OToH when I’m ready for the crib will go with the sniglar and not some more expensive option.

Clothes on the other hand can be sourced for free from parent and buy nothing groups and acquaintances. I think my newborn is set in terms of clothing without my buying anything. Downside is there is a lot more pink than I like (maybe my colleague with a boy will end up helping balance things out) but really can’t justify the expense.

After much debate I did end up going for a doona based on my specific situation. Not 100% sure it will be worth it but there is some value in convenience.

So it’s a balance between need, want, convenience and finances. It sounds like you need to sit down with your DH and figure out what makes sense as an overall baby budget given your finances. That may help in figuring out where you want to spend more versus save while keeping within an agreed amount total cost. [/quote]

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