Hellobee Boards Topic: Things we still use after 4+ years

Hellobee Boards Topic: Things we still use after 4+ years https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:29:43 +0000 2PeasinaPod on "Things we still use after 4+ years" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-we-still-use-after-4-years#post-2765003 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 15:47:24 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2765003@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We have an almost 5 and almost 2 year old. The things we still use with the almost 5 year old: -glider -PBK Anywhere Chair -crib sheets for his school mat The things that we got for the 5 year old that we use with the 2 year old: -BOB jogging stroller -Convertible carseat - Britax -Crib, crib mattress, crib sheets, and the furniture that matches the crib -glider -Pack n Play for trips -white noise machine -monitor The things we probably could have survived without: -baby swing -high chair (both LOs prefer to sit at the table in a booster or a real chair) lioneyes on "Things we still use after 4+ years" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-we-still-use-after-4-years#post-2764950 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 13:46:38 +0000 lioneyes 2764950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ DS is almost 3. The big items we still use almost daily: -Ikea crib and Biscuit Home crib sheets -Bugaboo Cameleon stroller (the chassis broke a few months ago and they replaced it for free) -Phil & Ted's Lobster highchair (for when he eats at the counter) -Maxi Cosi Pria car seat (still rear facing at 32 lbs/38"- we could have put him in this even earlier than 10 months) And the cheap stuff that's held up that we still use constantly- -Graco white noise machine -Babies r Us nail clippers KayKay on "Things we still use after 4+ years" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-we-still-use-after-4-years#post-2764723 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 07:28:58 +0000 KayKay 2764723@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We've used the following for our 3 kids, fairly constantly for the last 5+ years. DS is 8m, so a lot of them will still be used for awhile too! - crib, mattress, and crib sheets - bob ironman jogging stroller - chicco keyfit - boon lawn - motorola video monitor (no longer holds a charge but works when plugged in :silly:) - dohm marpac - inglesina fast chair - ergo - uppababy g-luxe - boppy - pewi y-bike We've upgraded a handful of things (high chair, various strollers), and some items we have used for all 3 but have such a limited lifespan that i didn't want to include them because i truly feel they were "nice to have" items and not something i would necessarily purchase again (bumbo used for 2-3m with each kid, etc). i swear i'm the only person who doesn't love the A&A blankets! don't get me wrong, we have had some for each kid and i like them fine and all, but we really only use them as swaddles for the first month maybe? and then after that, i usually have one in my bag/car as "just in case" but.... (shrugs) HeartAbandoned on "Things we still use after 4+ years" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-we-still-use-after-4-years#post-2764717 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 07:04:10 +0000 HeartAbandoned 2764717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 2.5 year old: White noise machine Monitor A&A blankets Baby clothes hangers Chicco Cortina stroller We've saved everything though because we hope to have a 2nd sometime soon! hellobeeboston on "Things we still use after 4+ years" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-we-still-use-after-4-years#post-2764696 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 05:38:29 +0000 hellobeeboston 2764696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 4.5 & 1.5 year old. Video baby monitor Lobster Chair Glider City mini stroller (single) Crib Adira on "Things we still use after 4+ years" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-we-still-use-after-4-years#post-2764694 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 05:30:38 +0000 Adira 2764694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 4 and 2.5 year olds: A&A Blankets Crib & Mattress, Sheets Changing Pads Baby Monitors White Noise Machine Temporal Thermometer Nose Freida Diaper Pail Car Mirrors LemonJack on "Things we still use after 4+ years" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-we-still-use-after-4-years#post-2764692 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 05:03:30 +0000 LemonJack 2764692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We're currently reusing most of our baby stuff with DD2. DD1 is 3, and doesn't use much of the stuff I got for her as an infant. What does get used are: -AA blankets - she never got attached to these, but I still use them occasionally with her -Chicco umbrella stroller -Boon lawn (I like how it looks so I just kept it as a regular drying rack for DD's cups, etc.) -Bathroom items (washcloths, some towels, nail clippers, etc.) meadow on "Things we still use after 4+ years" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-we-still-use-after-4-years#post-2764625 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 19:06:31 +0000 meadow 2764625@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Mrs Green Grass: If you don't want to toss the crib.....here's an article about converting it to a desk! <a href="http://makezine.com/2012/06/30/how-to_crib_to_desk_upcycle/" rel="nofollow">http://makezine.com/2012/06/30/how-to_crib_to_desk_upcycle/</a> I saw something like this pre kids and have always hoped to do it! erinbaderin on "Things we still use after 4+ years" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-we-still-use-after-4-years#post-2764616 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 18:34:22 +0000 erinbaderin 2764616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Hmm, not a lot. I mean, there are a lot of things we're still using, but not a lot of things we're still using with B. Crib sheets White noise machine Motorola video monitor Uppababy Vista Jellycat Noodle fox Best Tryp chair birdofafeather on "Things we still use after 4+ years" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-we-still-use-after-4-years#post-2764574 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 16:33:38 +0000 birdofafeather 2764574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 4.5 yo and 21 month old: a&a blankets foscam monitor marpac dohm BJ city select 2littlepumpkins on "Things we still use after 4+ years" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-we-still-use-after-4-years#post-2764547 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 15:30:06 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2764547@https://boards.hellobee.com/ The only baby things my dd still has at 4.5+ are: 1. blankets including A&As, although her brother is hooked on his A&A blankets and takes hers way more often than she ever uses them! He's 1.5+. 2. Britax convertible car seat. Our FP space saver high chair made it through two babyhoods although it broke a couple months ago. We also have our umbrella stroller (Maclaren) but we were really rough on that and bought a graco lightweight stroller for lo2, and we recently got rid of our BOB but that would have been ok if we had taken better care of it. Unfortunately we didn't really have storage and it wound up on our patio which was harsh on it. ETA we also have a graco crib that has survived two kids and worked great. :) Littlebit7 on "Things we still use after 4+ years" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-we-still-use-after-4-years#post-2764544 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 15:28:08 +0000 Littlebit7 2764544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @petitenoisette: the idea of the toddler in the baby tub is sooo sweet. That really made me smile White noise machine (although to be fair I've been using one for 10+ years) Boon lawn Babyletto convertible crib Our rocker/recliner. Sooooo comfy and well made Pbk anywhere chair Matchbox cars Bruder toy Land Rover defender Thule urban glide Generally I feel as though my overanaylzing of every purchase has paid off. We'll reuse and love almost everything for #2 petitenoisette on "Things we still use after 4+ years" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-we-still-use-after-4-years#post-2764541 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 15:20:38 +0000 petitenoisette 2764541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ OuR LO is only 2.5 but one thing we still use which is unusual is the baby bathtub! She's a tiny little thing and it's just easier/quicker/less water to keep using. Also she likes to lie down in it and get her hair washed as if she were at the salon :silly: Meowkers on "Things we still use after 4+ years" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-we-still-use-after-4-years#post-2764535 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 15:15:17 +0000 Meowkers 2764535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My daughter is only 2.5 but here are some things we got at the shower that we still use: Boon grass (drying rack) Glider and ottoman Crib and sheets High chair Car seat protector Car window shade Car mirror White noise machine Wipe dispenser Ubbi diaper pail Baby monitor Nose frida, thermometer, nail clippers catlady on "Things we still use after 4+ years" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-we-still-use-after-4-years#post-2764523 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 14:56:20 +0000 catlady 2764523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ Great thread! I have an 8 month old and an almost 4 year old. Big kid is still using her original: - Babyletto crib (now a toddler bed), plus crib sheets - A&A blankets - Stokke Tripp Trapp - PBK anywhere chair - Jellycat bunny (her lovey) - Clek Fllo (still rear facing!) Not still using originals, but we are still using: - Video monitor (we've had a couple break) - Stroller (I've bought and sold a few) lamariniere on "Things we still use after 4+ years" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-we-still-use-after-4-years#post-2764515 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 14:40:58 +0000 lamariniere 2764515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I have a 6yo and a 3yo. Stokke Tripp Trapp AA Blankets Stroller - well, we just got rid of it since we are moving, but had we stayed, I definitely would have kept it until well after 4 for the younger one since doubled as my shopping cart. Mrs Green Grass on "Things we still use after 4+ years" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/things-we-still-use-after-4-years#post-2764513 Wed, 02 Aug 2017 14:37:04 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2764513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I recently hosted a baby shower and we got to discussing the things we ended up using years and years later. My son is almost 5. Here are some of the things we still use often. 1) Graco 4 in 1 highchair. We used the. Poster a couple of times but we still use the full high chair often. It's good for art or snacks when we are in another part of the house. He still fits fine at 30lbs and 42 inches. 2) Best Chair. The chair looks a little loved, but we still sit in it to read every single day. It still fits one adult and our son well. And my husband is 6'4 and can sleep in it if needed. 3) A&A blankets. These became my sons lovey. He calls them his "cuddle blankets." He has one in his bed at all times. 4) Babyletto Crib (converted to bed) and changing table. We are planning to get bunk beds for his 5th bday but he still fits comfortably in his bed so I'm glad we didn't get the cheapest one. It's now covered in stickers and will probably be the most emotional thing for me to get rid of! What's your list?