Everyone will agree that having a family is expensive. Yet in the next breath they’ll say with a smile, “But it’s definitely worth it.” When adoptive parents are in the waiting stage, they often spend a lot of their time preparing. In many cases, this means shopping. In some cases this means splurging. And splurging means everything just got even more expensive than expected. While more expensive doesn’t always mean better, there are some items you should splurge on.
Infant Adoption Preparation: What You Should Splurge On & What You Shouldn’t
To Splurge: Stroller, Car Seat, Baby Toiletries, Blackout Shades, Baby Carrier, and Glider.
Not To Splurge: High Chair, Onesies, Bassinet, Bottle Sanitizer, and Bouncer.
The stroller is particularly important if you are about to become an urban mom. Running errands around town on foot means a big basket and smooth push are must haves for your baby’s stroller. If you’re adopted infant will be coming …show more content…
According to polls of parents everywhere, you aren’t going to use it anyway. But if you need to have one on hand for your own sanity, get a simple and inexpensive one that just goes in the microwave.
Splurge on a fantastic baby carrier. Most parents remember very quickly after bringing their adopted baby home that they like having the use of their hands. That means you’ll probably end up wearing your baby carrier every day.
Save a few dollars by scrimping on the bouncer. You baby will actually like the cheapest version of the bouncer the most. The more garish the fabric, the better according to babies everywhere.
Lastly, splurge on the best glider you can find. Get one that is extra comfortable. Try to find one that swivels and reclines and maybe even one that has an appropriate name like the Be All and End All of Gliders. You’ll spend hours cuddling and bonding with your baby once the adoption goes through right there in that glider. You’ll want to make sure it’s the
Infant Adoption Preparation: What You Should Splurge On & What You Shouldn’t
To Splurge: Stroller, Car Seat, Baby Toiletries, Blackout Shades, Baby Carrier, and Glider.
Not To Splurge: High Chair, Onesies, Bassinet, Bottle Sanitizer, and Bouncer.
The stroller is particularly important if you are about to become an urban mom. Running errands around town on foot means a big basket and smooth push are must haves for your baby’s stroller. If you’re adopted infant will be coming …show more content…
According to polls of parents everywhere, you aren’t going to use it anyway. But if you need to have one on hand for your own sanity, get a simple and inexpensive one that just goes in the microwave.
Splurge on a fantastic baby carrier. Most parents remember very quickly after bringing their adopted baby home that they like having the use of their hands. That means you’ll probably end up wearing your baby carrier every day.
Save a few dollars by scrimping on the bouncer. You baby will actually like the cheapest version of the bouncer the most. The more garish the fabric, the better according to babies everywhere.
Lastly, splurge on the best glider you can find. Get one that is extra comfortable. Try to find one that swivels and reclines and maybe even one that has an appropriate name like the Be All and End All of Gliders. You’ll spend hours cuddling and bonding with your baby once the adoption goes through right there in that glider. You’ll want to make sure it’s the