What baby stuff do you keep (hoard?)??

[monkeymiss]

I have 2 DDs, the youngest has just turned 6mo. I've been reboxing and storing EVERYTHING once it's finished with from this second run, but I'm wondering if it's worth it.

My DDs are at born in opposite seasons, so quite a few clothes from first time round weren't even worn by DD2. Vests and babygros are getting all rough and scratchy. I'm feeling overrun even with babytoys already, as DD2 got gifts so, again, didn't really need all of DD1's baby toys.

I do hold hopes of DC3 at some point in the future, although DH is currently in disagreement!

Is it worth holding on to EVERYTHING just in case I do have a third child, who may or may not be the same gender, or should I just give away/sell everything now and cross the bridge of needing stuff again later? We've been really lucky to have been given lots of things for our kids from various friends, family and strangers, and might not be so lucky next time IYSWIM!!

WWYD?

ive still got stuff in the loft and my DS's are 18 and 23

I've kept pretty much everything that was not too knackered.=. DS is September born, Bump will be born in October, so there should be quite a lot of overlap, especially if is another DS.

Alypaly you will be all set up for grandparenthood!

Both my mum n MIL kept lots of toys, which has been great for
when we're at theirs.

My DDs have also worn quite a few clothes knitted by their great grandmother.

I'd get rid - sounds like you are slightly leaning that way anyway. If you do have a third (and that doesn't sound like an absolutely certainty anyway) you'll probably be given loads of stuff and to be honest how much does it really cost these days to restock vests and babygros? Maybe keep a few brand-new outfits if you absolutely love them and a few toys you feel sentimental about. Each of my dcs has a box for the few things I absolutely couldn't bear to part with. I also think it depends how much room you have - though I have to say I'm a chucker not a hoarder regardless of space.

Thats what im hoping monkey(smile)

Ive got rid, I'm worn out and too old.... 2 children in plenty especially in this economic climate.

There is nothing that cant be replaced cheaply second hand..... I sold tons on e-bay to spend on replacements.

See how you feel when the eldest turns 5, its hell on earth!!!

Ive just kept the cards.

Their little newborn clothes and special dresses and outfits, plus things they wore a lot and anything hand made for them (have a large plastic box for all that). And their little toddler shoes.
Their little drawings before the art teacher got her claws into them in school and some from after.
A few little board books that they loved and also some toys that were favourites.
Their indispensable going to bed cuddly toys.

I initially kept things to hand down, and as I have 5 this was wise.

I threw all DSs things away thinking 'no way am i having another child'. When DD1 was born i kept all her clothes etc 'just in case'.

Glad i did as almost three years later DD2 was born 2 weeks before DD1 birthday! So all DD1s old clothes come in handy as they are same season stuff. I also kept a steam steriliser and some blankets which are well used. Am selling everything as DD2 grows out of them or no longer needs them now as DP says hes moving out if i dont i cant have anymore children so i wont need them again.

I do keep things like memory boxes and birthday cards etc as these are just too precious to throw away :)

DS is 18 months so I've still got quite a few of his toys but all his clothes bar 4 or 5 special newborn things have gone.

I got rid of his moses basket, the jumparoo, the carseat, the baby bath and everything I didn't need as soon as he grew out of it/ stopped using it.

My reasoning is that I'm not going to have another DC for a good few years and by then I'm sure there will be better versions of all the things I had. Plus I don't really have the space to store them.

I gave all of DS's stuff to charity shops or friends with new babies and it's nice to know that they'll be used whilst they're still in good condition.