However, before I had Caylen, I didn't know what things were important and what wasn't. So, I got some things that I thought that the quality didn't matter as much-- 'they're all the same, right?' No, not right. So there are a few things that I got rid of and gave to someone else, knowing I wouldn't want to use it again. So, since 'we,'read 'I,' have been having baby on the brain, I have been scouting out the baby gear. It is worthwhile too, believe me, because most of the stuff that I scouted out for Caylen has exceeded our expectations. Britax, especially.
So, I was thinking of whether or not to even get an infant seat, since we have 2 convertibles that Caylen will grow out of, Britax of course, but I still think that infant seats are inportant. At least for the first six months. That's how long I left Caylen in hers before we went to convertibles. But I think I might get something on the upper end of Graco, or maybe something nicer. I was thinking the Britax Chaperone, but I think it is just too much for an infant seat. For a convertible seat that provides years of service, okay, but not for one year max. I mean, Britax is awesome, believe me if you have never tried it, it is worth the money. This is from a person without a lot of cash too.
Also, I want a bassinet for my next one. Not just a bassinet/changing table/playpen, I mean an actual bassinet. Why? Caylen hated her multi-tasking bassinet, and I don't blame her. It swayed and was kinda seemingly unstable. In fact, I don't find a playpen necessary at all. So, for those of you first time mommies or daddies scouting out baby gear, just know that many times those things don't get used. My cat used it,and that is about it.
Breastpump. Yep, I said 'breast.' That is because I plan to nurse my next one just as long, or longer than I did Caylen. One year in case you were wondering. But! This time, I will be working full time. Or I think that is the way it is looking. So that means I will need a good pump. I had a hard time pumping anything out when I had Caylen, but I had no reason to stick with it and try hard. The girl never even took a bottle. Ever! So I was thinking about the Medela Freestyle. You know, the one that is hands free, with an LED screen? So you can pump at night, of course, and see what you are doing. Expensive, yes, but if it is good enough to save you from having to buy formula, then that is like $25/week for a year and that adds up to...... $1325. So, it's worth it. I think I want to use glass bottles too-- I just don't like plastic too much-- it's lost my trust since the whole BPA thing.
Strollers matter too, but I already bought a hybrid of a full size and umbrella. It will fit a baby in it too. Of course I don't plan on using a stroller much though when they are little because that is what my sling is for. Yet another item I 'scouted' out and was thankful I did. I heard about the whole recall thing, but this one was not included, and I could see how it could happen if you didn't know how to position the baby correctly.
Drop side cribs. I have one. Do I plan on buying another one? No-- that is because mine wasn't recalled, Caylen has always been safe in it, it is well made, and I know it is put together well because I have done it so many times. Caylen didn't even sleep in it until she was 9 months though, and I don't know how it will go with the next one, but I don't feel that her crib is unsafe.
Well, after I have 'blogged' your ear off, I will just say in closing that my next pregnancy will be different too. Less ice cream, more exercise, and no pitocin at delivery!!
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