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When is it too early to start buying

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Sweetbabydust1989 · 17/05/2022 22:59

So subject says it all I am 22 weeks 1 day and not sure when to start buying this is my third baby with a decade age gap so everything is starting from scratch.. I have a list of what to get but too scared to actually place loads of orders my crib is on order but won't be here for a bit as it will be stored at my parents x

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BrightOrion · 17/05/2022 23:03

I totally get it! I said I would start buying after the 20 week scan but here I am at 30 weeks and now feeling the pressure 😅

I don’t think it’s too early for you to start though, maybe do some browsing online and if you see anything you know you will want then get it ☺️

Squiff70 · 18/05/2022 08:10

I don't think there's a right or wrong, really, although I wouldn't start buying in the first trimester.

You're 22 weeks! If you're not ready to take the plunge yet, that's absolutely fine. If you fancy it, start browsing online for things you'd like to look at. Do you know what sort of pram you'd like? Might you want a moses basket? What about more practical things like baby baths which you probably will need? Clothes for baby? Just do some 'window' shopping without the intent to but yet, just to see what's available and what sort of things you'd like as well as stuff you'll definitely need. You could also plan a budget too if you want. It could be very useful.

I'll be 26 weeks tomorrow and we have all the 'big stuff' from having our daughter two and a half years ago. We've got a bedside crib, baby bath, pram (not upgrading to a double) and so-on. We've bought bits for this baby. Some clothes (not loads), and a few practical things like nipple cream as I'm hoping to be able to breastfeed. We've got some nappies in a couple of different newborn sizes, but only because they were crazy cheap in Morrisons a couple of weeks ago! One thing we don't have and definitely want to get is a baby carrier (one which straps to the parent's body to carry baby in). I've only just starting looking into what's available and what might be the most suitable for us

There's no rush, but start getting some ideas together. Make a wish list on Amazon (even if you don't plan to but from Amazon) so when you do decide you're ready to start buying stuff, things are there ready and a lot of the research will have been done already.

It's perfectly reasonable to start picking bits up as and when you see them. You don't have to leave everything until the last minute then panic about getting everything you need when you would prefer to be relaxed and prepared.

DSawyer · 18/05/2022 08:13

I waited until 21 weeks. I still didnt go mad and just picked up bits here and there right up until she was born. As long as we had the essentials I was happy with that. We ended up with so many clothes from other people so I’m glad I didn’t buy many clothes.

Sweetbabydust1989 · 18/05/2022 10:39

Thanks ladies I no what I want I have screen shot all pics of items I just cannot seem to take the plunge I have the finances for it all have been saving month to month for it all.. I had 2 ectopics last year hence being so reluctant to start shopping I have purchased some bottles as I will be expressing due to my job I work nights dad works days.. this is our third so no what's not needed I just didn't want to be starting so early and maybe didn't want to jinx things xx

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Spottydotdotty · 18/05/2022 12:07

I started keeping an eye out for second hand bits from around then so I could get what I wanted for a good price but like you I was a bit nervous about buying too much too early. I'm 37 weeks and still have things to get!😅 Time seems to have gone so quickly and I'm now panicking a bit so don't leave it too late!

Sweetbabydust1989 · 18/05/2022 18:21

So I am actually quite proud of myself I just brought some stuff 😄 my little lady is kicking away so she is definitely giving me her approval 😂 can I ask what size clothes are we all getting?? I had my babies 9 & 11 years ago so I am pretty much a first time mum again 😂 xx

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