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mrsanonymous
LIF Adolescent
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How do you choose your big ticket items
Crib
Bassinet
Stroller
Car seat
Pack n Play
etc, etc
What sites do you use for safety, reliability, etc. The research feels overwhelming - no idea where to begin!
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Posted 10/15/13 2:33 PM  |
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MrsS6510
2 girls?!?!?
Member since 9/10 3318 total posts
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Re: How do you choose your big ticket items
I got recommendations from friends who have recently had babies and then did tons of research on those items.
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| Posted 10/15/13 2:43 PM |
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lucky1007
My Princess is Here!
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Re: How do you choose your big ticket items
I used the baby bargains book, and then I also used Amazon and read reviews which was also super helpful!
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| Posted 10/15/13 3:32 PM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
Member since 2/09 20494 total posts
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Re: How do you choose your big ticket items
Posted by MrsS6510
I got recommendations from friends who have recently had babies and then did tons of research on those items.
Same here!
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| Posted 10/15/13 3:40 PM |
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CL2012
LIF Toddler
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Re: How do you choose your big ticket items
The baby bargains book was so helpful! I also asked people who recently had babies for suggestions.
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| Posted 10/15/13 3:49 PM |
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dlj97
LIF Adult
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Re: How do you choose your big ticket items
Crib - found the one we liked and then did some research on the brand. Both of my DD's furniture is Natart - a very well made, reputable brand.
Bassinet - we have the Rock n Play. Everyone I know swears by it. DD1 loved it, DD2 won't lay in it - she has tried to sit up in it from very early on.
Stroller - looked at a bunch of different models, pushed them around the store, read reviews, and went with the Uppababy.
Car seat - same as stroller, without the pushing around. We first decided on the stroller and then chose a car seat that would snap in. We chose the Peg Perego - seemed sturdy and had good reviews. Also looked comfortable.
Pack n Play - did no research. Picked one out and have literally never used it. Wish I had returned it (not because I chose a bad one, but because I had no use for one).
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| Posted 10/15/13 3:51 PM |
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MrsG823
Just call me Mommy.
Member since 1/11 5570 total posts
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How do you choose your big ticket items
I used the baby bargains book and read online reviews to narrow things down then I went to buy buy baby to look at the items in person.
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| Posted 10/15/13 4:18 PM |
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JME78
LIF Adult
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Re: How do you choose your big ticket items
Posted by MrsG823
I used the baby bargains book and read online reviews to narrow things down then I went to buy buy baby to look at the items in person.
same
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| Posted 10/15/13 4:27 PM |
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Tiggeruth
I am a mom :-)
Member since 6/06 3433 total posts
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Heidi
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Re: How do you choose your big ticket items
baby bargains, comments/discussions on here, research on amazon, talking to the registry helper person at BBB
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| Posted 10/15/13 4:30 PM |
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Maybe-Baybe
My Sunshine
Member since 7/12 3415 total posts
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Re: How do you choose your big ticket items
Posted by Tiggeruth
baby bargains, comments/discussions on here, research on amazon, talking to the registry helper person at BBB
Basically what I did too.
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| Posted 10/15/13 6:03 PM |
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MandJZ
Time for Baby #2!
Member since 8/10 4194 total posts
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Re: How do you choose your big ticket items
Baby Bargains book, friends, going to the store and looking at a million different things.
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| Posted 10/15/13 6:43 PM |
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ANewDayHasCome
Love multiplies, not divides
Member since 11/12 14481 total posts
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How do you choose your big ticket items
Crib - from Bellini
Bassinet - didn't use one. Used the rock n play and love, love, love it
Car seat - chicco key fit 30. Read lots of reviews and love it
Stroller - read lots of reviews. Use the britax b ready and uppababy gluxe and snap n go
Pack n play - don't have one
Ask your friends. Read reviews on amazon, etc,
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| Posted 10/15/13 7:22 PM |
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popabubble
I need a clone
Member since 12/09 1143 total posts
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Dianne
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How do you choose your big ticket items
We used the baby bargains book.
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| Posted 10/15/13 8:36 PM |
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jax1
Love my baby girl!!!
Member since 3/09 3405 total posts
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Jackie
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Re: How do you choose your big ticket items
Baby Bargains was where I first looked, especially for the big ticket items. It helped me soooo much. Then based on friends recommendations, people on here, looking at the store, but Baby Bargains really helped me decide with my 1st. I know it's overwhelming!!!!
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| Posted 10/15/13 8:45 PM |
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mrsanonymous
LIF Adolescent
Member since 6/12 828 total posts
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Re: How do you choose your big ticket items
Thanks so much ladies! I had no idea about the Baby Bargains book but it seems a LOT of you have used it.
Message edited 10/24/2013 8:55:58 AM.
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| Posted 10/16/13 8:46 AM |
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pharmcat2000
Mom of 2 + 1
Member since 10/05 7395 total posts
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Catherine
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Re: How do you choose your big ticket items
Posted by MrsG823
I used the baby bargains book and read online reviews to narrow things down then I went to buy buy baby to look at the items in person.
This is what I did too.
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| Posted 10/18/13 1:10 AM |
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blu6385
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Re: How do you choose your big ticket items
Posted by popabubble
We used the baby bargains book.
this is what i basically did
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| Posted 10/18/13 8:51 AM |
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NYCGirl80
I love my kiddies!
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Re: How do you choose your big ticket items
Another vote for Baby Bargains!
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| Posted 10/18/13 9:19 AM |
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