Filed under: Gear, Pregnancy and Birth, Size Six, Newborn, Infant / First year, Baby furniture, Cribs and cradles, Nursery decor, Changing table, Joggers/Strollers/Trailers

With my first child, there were a lot of things I didn't buy because I passed them off as unnecessary or just plain stupid. The truth of the matter was I was scared, broke and inexperienced. Now that I have most of the essentials in house, I think that this time (when that time arrives -- no news yet!) I could afford to be a bit more frivolous.

1. A sling: I know, I know. Your child lived in the sling. Why would I turn my nose up at the sling? Now I see the merits of the sling, like being able to nurse comfortably and privately in public, or having your hands free to wrestle down a highly mobile toddler.

2. A really good all-in-one pack n' play: With a two bedroom house, the new baby will have to sleep with us for a few months. With our new pillow-top mattress, co-sleeping is out of the question to due SIDS safety concerns. So it's time for something that can go right beside the bed as a bassinet, change table and cage play area all in one shot.

3. The Bumbo chair: These chairs were just coming on the market when Nate was small. They help prop up small infants into a seated position. At the time, I thought they were largely unnecessary, but recently I read an article in Today's Parent that mentioned putting the baby in this chair while the older child entertains him or her gives you time to prepare dinner. I guess a bouncy chair would also do the trick.

4. A car seat carrier stroller: The stroller that my infant car seat came with was stolen off my porch last Christmas, so I need something lightweight to replace it. I love how light these are and the amount of storage they have underneath.

5. An exersaucer: I never had one for Nate, but always loved their ability to keep him entertained while we were visiting friends who had one.

6. The Brest Friend: I had a nursing pillow, but this thing is the Cadillac of nursing pillows. It has a place for drinks and magazines and the phone. It supports your back

What about you? Anything you'd get for the next time around?

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