https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 06:03:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2/page/2#post-2554764 Mon, 23 May 2016 14:01:49 +0000 maddyz 2554764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not enough stuff but it's so hard living in an apartment. I am due with number 2 sooner then I thought and wishing I had kept more of the small cloths. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554687 Mon, 23 May 2016 13:03:21 +0000 kes18 2554687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have kept everything, I didn't want to risk re-buying. Selling and re-buying used might not be a bad idea and can make sense but I just don't have the time to put into doing that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554677 Mon, 23 May 2016 12:56:44 +0000 GreenThumb 2554677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sister and I have traded almost everything back and forth for our LOs... She had all the gear first for LO#1 (almost 6), gave it to me for my LO#1 (almost 3), I gave it back to her + more for her LO#2 (almost 2), and I'm assuming now it will come back to me for my LO#2 (still in utero). I'll admit it is nice to get everything out of the house but still know it will be available when I need it. I know we have both weeded out things like clothes that were very stained or ripped, but other than that, we kept it all! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554650 Mon, 23 May 2016 12:38:38 +0000 winniebee 2554650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Kept it all. And used it all again. And will use it all again for #3. A few things like he zipadee zip and Merlin sleep suit didn't work for us but I haven't bothered donating or selling yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554638 Mon, 23 May 2016 12:23:06 +0000 jape14 2554638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've kept just about everything because we have lots of storage space in our house (attic, high shelves in our master closet, etc.). We aren't TTC#2 yet (LO#1 is 21mo) but are planning on probably 3 kids. The only things I've gotten rid of are the Magic Merlin suit (was not a lifesaver for LO#1 who barely wore it, sold it here on the classifieds) and some unused outfits/sippy cups (gave to a friend who unexpectedly got a foster child). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554634 Mon, 23 May 2016 12:16:09 +0000 Kbee 2554634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have kept everything from LO #1 because we found that we used all of it. We have very little space in our attic, but it worked out well that my brother and my DH's sister both had babies a few months ago so we gave each of them some of our big items to borrow - swing, RnP, bouncer, activity gym, jumperoo, Boppy lounger, etc. It worked out really well because I'm sure we'll get them back before we even start trying for LO #2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554628 Mon, 23 May 2016 12:08:44 +0000 hellobeeboston 2554628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I saved everything and so far (baby #2 being almost 8 months old) I've used everything. My kids are 3 years apart and we stored everything up in our attic to keep it out of the way, and also moved all the stuff from one house to another!</p> <p>Some of the stuff that LO #1 didn't love, LO #2 did, so that worked out well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554613 Mon, 23 May 2016 11:51:41 +0000 Mamaof2 2554613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>everything - we had a basement to store it all in </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554611 Mon, 23 May 2016 11:48:13 +0000 Smurfette 2554611@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We kept everything but the doorway hanger jumper and swing (both handme downs). LO hated them. I do want to buy a swing for this one, used. </p> <p>If this baby isn't a girl, my next friend having a girl, is going to get a lot of clothes. So many tubs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554604 Mon, 23 May 2016 11:32:15 +0000 MrsKoala 2554604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kept everything and I'm so glad I did. We really don't need anything for this baby coming in September and I'm really happy about not having to spend a lot of $$$ this time around. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554598 Mon, 23 May 2016 11:20:08 +0000 PawPrints 2554598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm getting rid of all the stuff that was super-easy to acquire secondhand. So, stuff like the infant bathtub, activity gym/mat, bottles and tons of pumping stuff, most of the clothing (keeping stuff that was purchased or given new), some of the toys. </p> <p>I have loaned out some of the larger equipment. I am definitely keeping the "lifesaver" type items that would be harder to grab from Buy Nothing, like our cosleeper, our Snugabunny swing, the Miracle blankets, the Merlin suits.</p> <p>I'm still making decisions about a bunch of stuff since we have limited storage in our garage for all of it, and we plan on waiting a few years before baby #2, and we have an extremely active Buy Nothing community so I feel comfortable that we'd be able to replace a bunch of it. Still though it does feel like it would be easier to just hang onto a lot of it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554590 Mon, 23 May 2016 11:13:14 +0000 Anagram 2554590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We kept everything that was still in good shape (like some sippy cups were cracked or missing pieces).<br /> We're the type that would rather be slightly inconvenienced with storing more stuff than to spend extra money re-buying things we already own.</p> <p>We like to save money wherever possible, so getting rid of them to re-buy later is not an option for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554584 Mon, 23 May 2016 11:06:05 +0000 FaithFertility 2554584@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We kept it ALL as we wanted to TTC pretty quick!<br /> I got PG when DD was 14 months, this babe is a boy so I have lots but need some new things </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554581 Mon, 23 May 2016 11:03:15 +0000 pregnantbee 2554581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We kept pretty much everything and stored it in our garage. Our kids will be a little over 4 yrs apart and are opposite sexes. I'm going to go through DS's clothes to see what could work for a girl and then trade with a friend having a boy soon and already has a girl. It's so nice not to have to buy everything again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554573 Mon, 23 May 2016 10:55:23 +0000 dc yoga bee 2554573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Eko: I'm in the same boat as you. LO is 1 tomorrow! So, I got rid of clothes as she outgrew them. I gave them to a lady in my building who adopted a baby girl two weeks younger than M, with zero notice. She'd been trying to adopt for 4 years after 3 years infertility. She got the call on a Friday to fly out to TX, for her little girl on Sunday. So, she got tons and tons of M's clothes. Figure baby clothes are inexpensive, and I didn't mind at all passing them along. We are taking down the swing this weekend, and plan to keep it.</p> <p> We have 3 strollers (jogging, umbrella, and uppa baby) and that to me is more of the wtf. If we have two close together, I think we wil want a double stroller. All other baby gear- tub, bottles, etc, we plan to keep. Everything is pink too, and we plan to be team green next time. If it's a boy, we will get rid of stuff then. </p> <p>ETA: we don't have a basement or attic either, so we are creative with space or take it to my parent's basement :p </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554488 Mon, 23 May 2016 08:33:04 +0000 sapphire 2554488@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've kept everything but we have a basement. After we have LO2 we'll get rid of it all. Also might lend all the clothes to my SIL who is expecting #2 if it's a girl too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554483 Mon, 23 May 2016 08:30:16 +0000 youboots 2554483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are keeping everything but worn/stained clothes. But we have a giant basement. No LO2 in the works yet. Different kids like different things so I don't want to get rid of things like the swing that T did not like. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554481 Mon, 23 May 2016 08:27:55 +0000 snowjewelz 2554481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kept everything. Most things are out on loan right now so I have more space and I will get them back just in time for #2! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554478 Mon, 23 May 2016 08:24:34 +0000 Ginabean3 2554478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kept everything (2 girls) except sold my single stroller and got a double. My kids are 2.5 years apart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554477 Mon, 23 May 2016 08:24:10 +0000 Pumuckl 2554477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We kept everything but we didn't have too many things that took up a ton of storage space and our LOs are only 21m apart so they weren't stowed away for long anyway. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554476 Mon, 23 May 2016 08:23:35 +0000 ALV91711 2554476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We only have one so far who is 3. I've gotten rid of most of the clothes except some special and favourite outfits. We've kept crib, stroller, car seat, change table but gotten rid of things like bassinet, swing, bouncy seat, baby tub. Got rid of baby toys too. </p> <p>I will replace the things I want, but we had too much for DS. Some things I gave to my sister and the rest I gave away to a coworkers daughter. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554474 Mon, 23 May 2016 08:20:31 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2554474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The big stuff that was hard to store but easy to rebuy (we are fine with used/hand me down items) we got rid of. Things like the swing just couldn't be packed up. So it left. When #2 came, we had no issue getting a replacement used swing. I think I sold the swing for like $60 and bought a new/used one for $100? So I was out $40 but didn't have to store it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554470 Mon, 23 May 2016 08:13:18 +0000 erinbaderin 2554470@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We kept pretty much everything but we have storage space in the basement. When my son was 15 months my husband went on a decluttering kick and was trying to get rid of stuff because "we're probably not having a second and if we do we can rebuy stuff". I talked him down to just the bassinet stand and the extra bouncy chair. Two months later I got pregnant again so I'm glad I did. Looking forward to not having to store the exersaucer, it takes up so much room! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554464 Mon, 23 May 2016 08:05:37 +0000 catlady 2554464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sold my k'tan (didn't like it), replaced the stroller, and we lost some major stuff (the swing and rock and play) in a basement flood. Other than that, I think we have everything. Our attic is tiny and completely full of baby stuff at this point.</p> <p>I can't wait for LO2 to get here so we can start slowly getting rid of it. Hoping we have another girl so that saving all those clothes for 3 years wasn't a total waste! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554461 Mon, 23 May 2016 08:03:26 +0000 travellingbee 2554461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kept everything. I didn't want to have to go rebuy things. My kids are 3 years apart. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554452 Mon, 23 May 2016 07:50:07 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2554452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kept everything that didn't have a stain on it.<br /> Sold my single stroller for a double.<br /> I have three of a kind three years apart though. If there was a bigger gap I'd have gotten rid of some stuff.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554451 Mon, 23 May 2016 07:49:11 +0000 Foodnerd81 2554451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We kept just about all the clothes, which has worked it since we had another girl. We kept bigger items like bouncy seat and swing at my parents house (I may have threatened my dad that if they couldn't store it we wouldn't have another baby :silly: ). We lent out a bunch of stuff too, to friends with younger babies, like the jumperoo, puffy snow suits, etc. </p> <p>After this baby, likely our last, in packing stuff up and giving it to my little sister who is pregnant. She will find out the sex in a few weeks which will be helpful to know what to keep for her!</p> <p>My general thinking for big bulky things was how hard will it be to clean it if I buy it used. So the snap and go, I bought used for $30, figures I could sell it again for the same price and buy another used one when we had number 2, hardly any clean up. But the used jumperoo was sort of a pain to clean so I'd rather store it someplace for the in between time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554449 Mon, 23 May 2016 07:48:18 +0000 Ms maths 2554449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Basically all of it, but we have a large attic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554437 Mon, 23 May 2016 07:34:58 +0000 regberadaisy 2554437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We kept everything but the swing because dd1 hated it. We ended up buying a FP snuggabunny that dd2 loved.</p> <p>We're also in a house with basement so plenty of storage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-many-baby-things-did-you-keep-for-lo2#post-2554419 Mon, 23 May 2016 07:03:27 +0000 KayKay 2554419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For clothes, I got rid of anything stained or stuff that I didn't really love the first time around (gifts that we used mostly as daycare clothes, etc). I kept cute stuff in good condition -- DD2 was born 2.5y after DD1, so for stuff up through about 6m, we didn't get a ton of re-wear (spring/summer in NC vs. winter/spring in CO), but there has been decent overlap since in the 6-12m batch. If nothing else, it gives me a little buffer since people don't tend to gift you as much for 2nd kids!</p> <p>For gear, I got rid of anything we didn't use that much with DD1. I figured there wasn't much sense in keeping something to just (potentially) not use it again! There have been a couple things I wished we either had or have considered re-buying, but mostly we have been fine. I was happy to have kept the more useful things, though (high-chair, strollers, infant carseat, popular baby toys). </p>