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greenmaniac · 07/10/2006 16:51

Hi All

Well I recently found out that I'm about 6 weeks pregnant.Anyways I was thinking of starting to buy things for the baby but many people have adviced me to wait till the end they say it's not healthy etc.I however don't necessarly aggree with them .

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lulu24 · 07/10/2006 16:57

Hello!! congratulations!! I waited until I was 20 weeks until I started buying. I wanted to know what sex my baby was before I started shopping then I went crazy!!! It might be a good Idea to wait until the first 12 weeks is over, pregnancy is very high risk before then, please don't think i'm trying to put a downer on your happy news. But definately don't wait till the end you will feel too big and uncomfortable so you won't enjoy the baby buying experience!

LIZS · 07/10/2006 16:59

Seems a bit early tbh, most people don't go public until after the first scan at 12weeks- ish, although it may be good to budget it out . Also you may find new nursery items/colourways are launched over the coming few months ready to be in store in the new year. No harm in window/magazine shopping though.

MKG · 07/10/2006 18:00

Hi green,

I'm seven weeks pregnant and I started buying before I got pregnant. I would suggest if you buy anything, buy gender neutral and don't go too crazy. Anything you end up not using or needing you have three options 1. Save it a gift for a friends baby, 2. donate it to charity, 3. Return it.

LIZS · 07/10/2006 18:13

A lot of stores including M and S have introduced a time limit on returns, even with receipt, so it may not be straight forward to get your money back. Better to put the money aside, perhaps open a special account and pay some in regulalry, and be organised about buying what you have seen nearer the time.

If you want to pick out a pram now then it may be a good idea to work out bulk/weight/cost/order times while you are still in reasonable shape to lift try them out and lift to gauge practicality. Yours would be a spring/summer baby so the clothes available atm, won't be the right season !

CornflakeKid · 08/10/2006 11:40

If you are happy buying stuff then go ahead - keep the receipts for stuff - not just in case anything happens but if you change your mind and find a different product you prefer or find it cheaper elsewhere. I am expecting my third in April and bought stuff at 7 weeks - my mum was the same! I will buy odd bits as I see them as I always regret not doing so later and the stock changes! I am planning to do my main shop at John Lewis in February when I finish work. I have been to have a look, got the catalogue, been oline and made a huge list....but I have also got stuff off ebay and second hand too!

lulunaticmama · 08/10/2006 11:45

i bought some socks when first found out . but then waited until 20 week scan so could buy girl / boy things....some people think it tempts fate..... why not buy something little , and then after 12 week scan, start getting the bigger things....or saving up !

you'll now find everyone has an opinion on your pregnancy and your baby -!

congratulations...

mummy115 · 08/10/2006 19:16

buy the essentials you will need babygros cot pram etc but leave personal things till later as youl get lots of gifts when its born.however you have a full 9mths to stock up so dont panic.

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