https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 28 May 2026 15:54:08 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-gear-is-so-expensive#post-575258 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:18:46 +0000 Arden 575258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bargain hunt like crazy. I write down everything I need to buy over the next several months and then wait for sales. I also bought a ton of things on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. For things where safety isn't an issue (so, not car seats) I also buy used. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-gear-is-so-expensive#post-575247 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:16:48 +0000 Sammyfab 575247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Although carseats are sooo expensive, I can justify the cost because we use them everyday! And i was ok with buying a slightly more expensive carseat (we have 2 Britax Marathons) for size and comfort reasons.</p> <p>For toys and other items with a short lifespan, I almost always buy them used. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-gear-is-so-expensive#post-575228 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:13:51 +0000 bpcmarj 575228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just got our convertible carseat on amazon. The Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite for $99. Haven't actually put it in the car, but messing with it in the house I enjoy it! Happy with the quality for the price! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-gear-is-so-expensive#post-575226 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:13:27 +0000 BelugaBean 575226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got a really good deal on all of our nursery furniture but carseats have been hard to deal with. We just ordered her new convertible carseat last night and it was so hard to submit the order. A lot of stuff, we've searched around for the best price though and usually find it on Amazon. Plus, our family has bought a lot of stuff for LO since she's the first (and only) grandchild on my side and the first granddaughter on DH's. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-gear-is-so-expensive#post-575217 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:10:34 +0000 mediagirl 575217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The car seats were very difficult pills to swallow. The rest of our baby items we either got used or good quality, while reasonably priced (Ikea). :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-gear-is-so-expensive#post-575212 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:09:04 +0000 Bao 575212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just suck it up and buy it :/ Well for a stroller, I would get that used. A car seat, check on Amazon. All car seats must meet standards and we got ours for $89, as opposed to $289. Especially if you are looking for a second car seat, I wouldn't go overboard. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-gear-is-so-expensive#post-575204 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:07:28 +0000 Springtime 575204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh, just venting about how ridiculous expensive baby gear is, especially for good quality stuff. We need to buy another convertible carseat and I'm in the market for a new stroller. How do you deal with the cost of expensive baby gear? Search used? Wait for good deals? </p>