Through this poll, I hope to be able to provide parents with some guidance as to what baby gear is really worth it and what isn’t. This is definitely a hard topic. I think for every item, there will be people who view it as a “must have” and people who view it as a “waste of money.” I know I have some things that was necessary for one baby (like the swing for Kaitlyn) and never used for another (like the swing for McKenna). Some things can even be brand specific, so maybe for one brand of gym you think “okay” and another you think, “LOVE!” Let’s give this a try though. It will be interesting to see if there is an overwhelming consensus in the end or not.
Question: Is the item worth the purchase?
For each item, please list “yes,” “no,” or “undecided.” You can then list any explanations you want with it, but I want to be able to have a solid answer of one of the three so I don’t have to try to decipher what you think when I am doing results. When you are answering, ask yourself, “would I buy it again if given the chance?”
Please only answer if you have actually tried the product. If you have not tried the product, either leave blank or add “NA.”
I will link each item to a collection of examples on Amazon so you can see what I mean if you don’t know.
- Playards
- Bassinet
- Swaddle Blankets
- Crib
- SnuggleU
- Rocking chair/glider
- Activity gym
- Bouncer
- Bumbo
- Exersaucer
- Jumper
- Front Carrier
- Stroller
- Wet wipe warmer
- Changing table
- Swing
- Lilly Padz
- Nursing pillow
- Milkies
- Nipple cream
- Nursing nightgown
- Bottle warmer
- Bottle dishwasher basket
- Bottle drying rack
- Highchair
- Booster Seat for Meals
- Burp clothes
- Baby bathtub
- Nasal aspirator
- Baby fingernail clippers
- Video monitor
- Audio monitor
- Gas drops
- Gripe water
- Additional Comments/Items?
My Answers:
- Pack and play–YES
- Bassinet–YES
- Swaddle blanket–YES
- Crib–YES
- SnuggleU–YES
- Rocking chair/glider–YES
- Activity gym–YES–must comment that I love the TinyLove Delux
- Bouncer–YES–seriously has been a favorite for all four kids
- Bumbo–UNDECIDED
- Exersaucer–UNDECIDED
- Jumper–YES
- Front Carrier–NO
- Stroller–YES
- Diaper warmer–NO
- Changing table–YES
- Swing–YES
- Lilly Padz–UNDECIDED
- Nursing pillow–YES
- Milkies–YES
- Nipple cream–YES
- Nursing nightgown–YES
- Bottle warmer–NA
- Bottler dishwasher rack–NA
- Bottle drying rack–NA
- Highchair–YES
- Booster Seat for Meals–YES
- Burp clothes–YES
- Baby bathtub–YES
- Nasal aspirator–YES
- Baby fingernail clippers–YES
- Video monitor–YES
- Audio monitor–YES
- Gas drops–YES
- Gripe water–YES
- Additional Comments/Items? As you can see, I like baby gear 🙂