Then we have those things that might sound like a great idea, but just don't cut it for ya (me!).
1. Diaper Genie - I throw my diapers in one of 3 trash cans and a few times a week empty them all. Maybe the genie is good for some, but I find it is just taking up space. Maybe as he eats more solids and has more stinky diapers and I want to hide the smell? Plus they are useless if you use cloth diapers, which I try to do a few days per week.
2. Wipe warmer - I just have to laugh that it even exists
3. Bumbo seat - I was sad about this one. I so wanted one and found one 2nd hand in the color I wanted, but it never worked for us. By the time he could hold his head up, his legs were too fat for it. Maybe I did something wrong, but my hubby said it looked like we were torturing him in it, so I passed it on to the neighbor. I hope it works for her, because I think it is so cute!
4. Dishwasher basket - It sounded brilliant, but I never used it. My silverware basket has a flap that closes. So much easier than storing this basket and remembering to use it.
5. Bottle brush - I know I primarily breastfeed, but when Mateo uses a bottle, we put it in the dishwasher, so why did I think this was necessary? Mine is still in the packaging.
6. Cloth nursing pads - A joke for me. Sure fire way to have wet everything.
7. Anti Stretch Mark creams - I never even tried because the doctor and what I read said that it all depends on your skin (Internally), what you do externally won't help. I think it's just a marketing scam.
8. Teething gel - The verdict is out for us. I didn't realize most of the time that Mateo was teething, so I didn't use the gel and when I did he complains.
9. The amount of nipple cream I have - I only needed it at the beginning and you only use little amounts. I have 2 full tubes + a 3/4 full one laying around.
10. Baby robe - Yes, it is adorable, but what baby needs a robe? Unless you use it as a towel. My baby normally is dried, then clothed. He doesn't 'lounge.'
11. Bath thermometer - in the beginning (like first 2 times) I used it to be sure, but now I can tell what feels good for the little guy.
12. Sterilizer - I almost feel guilty writing this, but I used mine faithfully in the beginning for the pump, pacifiers and bottles, but forgot about it when I went on vacation and discovered it in my pantry. I guess he survived :P You could always dip them in boiling water if needed.
13. Baby lotions/soap - I have who knows how many full bottles. They all have perfume in them and my son has sensative skin, so we only use a little bath oil and sometimes a little soap on his bottom. The most known brands are supposedly some of the worst. His lotion is one that the pharmacy made.
14. Shose - I LOVE little shoes, but they really are inconvenient. I'm afraid of Mateo losing one, so he rarely wears them. He doesn't need them to walk at this point, so what IS the point? Fashion and perhaps a little warmth. Plus I am obsessive that things match, so some don't match many outfits, so they are just sitting there.
15. Snap-in-back sleepers - I think I gave most of mine away. Maybe I'm not talented enough, but how do you get their legs/bottom conveniently out to change a diaper?
I am on the same wave length as this woman! I only disagree on the changing table. Ours matches his armoir and crib, but is in the bathroom. I dress him there after his baths and it holds the diapers, wipes, plus our toilet paper and has baskets underneath for more storage.
For the high chair I agree and disagree. I did not want another piece of furniture to store, so I chose for a
Stokke chair. It was a bit pricey, but I know they last forever. PLUS, it was on sale and we had a 100 euro gift certificate for that store. I bought the baby adaption pieces 2nd hand with gift money. So far it is working for us.
But, as in the title, this is all My Humble Opinion. I just have been reading many people's lists of what is necessary or not. We all have different babies and different needs.
