To buy an IPad with Baby Money

[Jsa1980]

My mother has kindly given me £1,500 to buy things for my impending arrival. I've worked out I can do it for far less than that, I've offered to give the remainder back but but she will not accept it.

AIBU to buy an iPad with the difference?

JSA i didnt think your baby would miss out or go without I just meant I am really Meh about I anything
Id just get a tablet that does the same thing but isn't so expensive

((awaits the apple lovers to beat me to a pulp )

I would ask your mother directly how she would feel about you spending some of the money on an Ipad. Money given between relatives is not as simple as earned or won money. It is often given with an intention in mind and that is a kind of implied conditionality. I know she does not want it back but she may have in the back of her mind you buying some beautiful clothes later on or a child savings' account. She might be a little surprised when you turn up with an ipad. On the other hand, she may be really happy that you can budget so well and find money to treat yourself. Only one way to find out...

Must confess that my iPhone was a life saver when doing the night feeds but remember that those feeds are done with by 3-4 months in general

Waterbabies is £130 per term
Baby sensory was about £50/£60 a term
We also did tiny talk but my DS just moaned during so I gave it up after 2 terms at £x a term
Then there's JiggyWrigglers, Baby Gym etc etc.
I'd allow £200-£300 a term for classes if that interests you.

Waterbabies and Baby Sensory are definitely worth doing though.

That said, it seems you have a very generous support network so I'd be tempted to do something for yourself. I do think an iPhone is easier to hold / navigate than an iPad when feeding.... Invest in a pillow (forgotten the brand name )that you can wrap across your tummy and baby can lie on it to feed, that'll leave a free had to play use your iPad (resting on the arm of your sofa)

I want to say YABU but deep down I know I would go and get the iPad .

If you plan to breastfeed I honestly think it's essential. DH couldn't sleep when I kept watching DVD's during the night whilst feeding and I'd exhausted all my comedy box sets so we used some Tesco clubcard vouchers, some Christamas money off PIL and a little bit of our savings and bought the cheapest one.

I would honestly say it was solely responsible for me being able to breast feed happily for so long.

However, if you're planning to FF, get one anyway, no excuse needed. Great for really fast Internet access when you need emergency MN advice about why the baby is crying/feeding too much/too little/being sick/driving you up the fucking wall etc etc.

Go on get one, I dares you

Buyer the cheaper end iPad.

Easy Internet access on the iPad can be a great means of contact with the outside world. They're also great for reading in bed with the lights off if Baby is sleeping in the same room as you.

As baby gets older their are tons of apps to keep them amused.

Not to mention films, TV player etc for both of you.

Buy a stand to be able to prop the pad up like a book stand / small TV and a decent case that protects it from drops & spills etc.

Definitely get the newer version full size or mini, to future proof.

My DD was proficient enough on iPhones at 12months to press the home key and do the swipe and access her apps. It may only be yours for a very short time [hwink]

I'd get it. When you become a mother you will never put yourself first ever again at least that's how it feels