https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:34:50 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777762 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 04:27:41 +0000 My Only Sunshine 2777762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a DD and DS and got rid of a TON of stuff, and then all of a sudden when DS was 6 months old we both knew we wanted one more.</p> <p>It's been a pain and cost some extra money since we have to replace some things, but honestly friends have come out of the woodwork to offer their old baby gear. My biggest regret is donating all my maternity clothes!</p> <p>With that said, next time I will probably wait until my youngest is 1, but I've learned it's not a catastrophe if you have to start over. Especially if you are tight on space, I would seriously consider letting it go. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777714 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 20:21:16 +0000 lamariniere 2777714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just adding another voice to the choir to get rid of it as soon as you are done with it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777712 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 20:17:05 +0000 LemonJack 2777712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have two and are on the fence about a third, so we're keeping everything even though I would love to get rid of it all! We'll probably give it two years. If we aren't trying for a third by then, I'll get rid of it. We have the space to store the stuff though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777710 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 20:08:21 +0000 skipra 2777710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have just been getting rid of stuff here and there. I got rid of the baby tub the day we decided LO3 was done with it. Clothes as I go through them and have opportunities to consign or pass along to friends. Stained and worn out clothes immediately go into bags to drop for textile recycling. Some items need to be cleaned or put all the pieces together, etc. Like our swing seat has a tray that we took off and I just need to reattach it... whenever I have 10 minutes to do that. LO3 just turned 1 so it's gradual but hopefully we'll get it all cleaned out soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777672 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:09:00 +0000 HappyBaker 2777672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@justjules: haha majority rules I guess! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777671 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:02:37 +0000 justjules 2777671@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok so everyone except @HappyBaker: says to get rid of the stuff. I guess there is this LITTLE voice in my head saying I'll maybe maybe maybe change my mind in a few years. Then regret it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777665 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 15:45:16 +0000 travellingbee 2777665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Getting rid of everything as soon as we are done using it!! I am thrilled to purge! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777662 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 15:42:27 +0000 MsMini 2777662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am currently 34 weeks pregnant with LO3 (and our definite last) and already looking forward to purging the baby stuff 😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777657 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 15:34:29 +0000 PawPrints 2777657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am so looking forward to getting rid of everything as soon as baby #2 is done with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777651 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 15:28:42 +0000 birdofafeather 2777651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I already know we'll be done with 3 (currently pregnant with #3) and I'll be selling stuff asap. It's been in rotation for 5 years and I'm ready to say good bye! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777581 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:08:42 +0000 LuLu Mom 2777581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>2 years I finally gave everything away, I figured if we do decide to have a 3rd or have an oops, i'll just borrow from family/friends and buy new/used. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777579 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:06:58 +0000 Ajsmommy 2777579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are getting rid as soon as DS outgrows it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777576 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:05:41 +0000 Truth Bombs 2777576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Zero minutes. I can not get baby shit out of my house soon enough :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777567 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 12:54:33 +0000 avivoca 2777567@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm selling/donating as soon as DD2 outgrows stuff and it feels amazing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777562 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 12:46:13 +0000 PinkElephant 2777562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Keep only what you're sentimental about. If you're in a city, second hand but nearly new "gear" like swings rock'n'plays, etc. are ubiquitous - no one has space to keep them around, so they recirculate regularly for very little money (and often for free). They're fully washable, so I don't see any big deal about getting a used one - they're often brand new because an eager first time mom registers for the swing AND bouncer AND rock'n'play AND seat of some sort...and baby hates all but one of them, but the boxes are already thrown away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777556 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 12:35:19 +0000 Foodnerd81 2777556@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been passing some stuff on to my sister as soon as possible- her son is a ear younger than my youngest so the timing usually works pretty well. But clothes I just have in storage for now since I have girls and she has a boy. I am hanging on to it for now in hopes that she has a girl next but if not, I don't know what I will do with it. I was like 95% sure we were done at two right after my second was born. She's 21 months now and I feel very sure that we are done! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777551 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 12:29:47 +0000 mamabolt 2777551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS is 18m and I just unloaded a bunch of stuff to friends this week. I'd say we are 95% done and if not I'll buy way less the next time around anyway! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777548 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 12:18:20 +0000 Littlebit7 2777548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm going to sell or donate it immediately as LO2 outgrows it, unless a close family member or friend is pregnant, in which case I'll pass it along (except for the $$$ stuff, I gotta recoup some money, kids are $$$$).<br /> If the family/friend wants it, the stipulation will have to be they will need to take it immediately...I can't store it for them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777544 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 12:09:41 +0000 Alba4 2777544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 100% sure we're done and I've been giving away, selling, and donating as soon as my youngest is done with an item. I'm so excited to get rid of stuff!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777515 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:19:31 +0000 snowjewelz 2777515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not 100% sure, but I'm still giving everything away. I hate clutter; I'm mostly giving it to friends so if I happen to have another one I hope people will help me back out! I technically have room but I don't want stuff to sit around, esp bulky gears. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777513 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:15:12 +0000 wrkbrk 2777513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@justjules: The minute he was done with something it was passed on to a friend or taken to goodwill! Mama doesn't have time for clutter 😂 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777503 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 10:56:28 +0000 HappyBaker 2777503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'll be the one that says - hang on to it! </p> <p>We were in your exact situation with a DD and baby DS and I gave everything away as he grew out of it because I KNEW we were done. Fast forward to when he was a year old and we totally changed our minds and now are pregnant with #3 and having to re-buy all of the things! I'd probably wait until your youngest is a year but only save stuff you know you'd use if you had another (like your favorite clothes / swing / etc) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777477 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 10:29:22 +0000 Smurfette 2777477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am giving stuff away as soon as I can! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777474 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 10:26:39 +0000 Adira 2777474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Get rid of it IMMEDIATELY once you no longer use it!! It felt wonderful to give away some of our big ticket items (swing, bassinet) right away! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777470 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 10:20:07 +0000 nana87 2777470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we;ve been getting rid of things as lo2 grows out of them. she's only 7 months and I've given away or sold almost all the clothes she's grown out of (save a few that are sentimental!), her bassinet, one nursing pillow (kept one), 2 carriers we didn't use the 2nd time around, several infant inserts, rnp, bouncer, about to sell her bumbo, trying to sell her stroller bassinet, etc! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777467 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 10:16:15 +0000 catlady 2777467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been selling immediately and it feels awesome. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777466 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 10:15:27 +0000 Nonimouse 2777466@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm in the same situation! I'm thinking about waiting until DS2 is maybe 9 months, to make sure we're good with 2 (and to stockpile stuff), then having a big baby stuff yard sale. Though if a friend needed stuff between now and then, I'd go ahead and give it away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777463 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 10:13:58 +0000 littlebug 2777463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Got rid of it ASAP! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777460 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 10:10:30 +0000 Beehive 2777460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're giving it away as we go - one of the best parts of knowing we're done! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-long-did-you-keep-your-baby-stuff-if-you-thought-you-were-done-with-babies#post-2777459 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 10:07:36 +0000 Banana330 2777459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As she grows out of it we’re getting rid of it! </p>