https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:29:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2307299 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 09:15:46 +0000 Mrs D 2307299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LadyPantaloons: I currently do 80% of pick ups and drop offs. With #2 coming, DH will be doing more (all right away) of it...so I think it will just be easier to have two...plus then we can give one to a grandparent more easily!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2307296 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 09:13:41 +0000 Ginabean3 2307296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just had another girl so we are reusing most of DD1's stuff but we did get:</p> <p>A baby monitor (yes, we didn't have one with #1 because we lived in a tiny one bedroom at the time)</p> <p>A double stroller</p> <p>A glider! (Also never got this with #1 due to space issues)</p> <p>And then just a couple of cute outfits so she wouldn't completely be in hand me downs. 😉 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2307271 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 09:04:46 +0000 BandDmommy 2307271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are expecting baby #3 and plan on purchasing these items:<br /> - Convertible Crib<br /> - Dresser<br /> - Nightstand<br /> - Art work/Décor for room<br /> - Book case<br /> - Bedding<br /> - Curtains/Curtain Rods<br /> - Monogrammed towels<br /> - Going Home Outfit (I like to splurge on this item)<br /> I already have a boy and a girl so we have TONS of clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2307243 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 08:44:46 +0000 winniebee 2307243@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ergo<br /> Double stroller<br /> Backpack diaper bag<br /> Sound machine for him<br /> Crib for him (gift)<br /> Ktan<br /> Another pump (insurance)<br /> Bottle nipples, pacifiers<br /> Mobile<br /> Bookcase<br /> Infant car seat (our first got moldy from being stored in a basement :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2307226 Thu, 01 Oct 2015 08:34:48 +0000 LulaBee 2307226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Team green baby coming in mid-November:</p> <p>What I have bought:<br /> - glider/recliner, we used a loveseat with DD but that won't fit in shared nursery any more, plus I want the option to sleep in it if I need to<br /> - 2 used ring slings<br /> - 0-3 month winter baby clothes (DD was an August baby)<br /> - 1 new swaddle blanket- have plenty of A&amp;A from DD</p> <p>Registered for:<br /> - new crib mattress, ours was in damp basement<br /> - rock n play- didn't use with DD but wish we had<br /> - new bottles<br /> - new pump parts<br /> - BM freezer storage bags<br /> - 3 new cloth diapers and new wet bag<br /> - pacifiers<br /> - Boob shirt for me (a friend highly recommended)<br /> - new backpack for diaper bag<br /> - infant tub<br /> - nosefrida filters</p> <p>Didn't think about sound machine for our room, but I'm going to add that as baby will be in there for a bit </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306603 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:09:44 +0000 mrs.kiwi 2306603@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a boy and have a girl on the way..</p> <p>Needs:<br /> -swaddle blankets (son still uses his)<br /> -rock n play (friend let us borrow.. Only will use if baby girl has hard time sleeping on a flat surface)<br /> -rocker/glider (skipped w son bc of space and money.. We already had a couple wooden rocking chairs. I totally regret it!!!)<br /> -some clothes (but thankfully receiving hand-me-downs)<br /> -double stroller<br /> -some disposable diapers and wipes (we use cloth 90% of the time)<br /> -disposable nursing pads (usually use cloth but want some for the early days when I leak a lot)<br /> -breastmilk freezer bags (didn't really pump w my son but just in case)<br /> -crib and mattress (this is a maybe depending on when my son transitions out of his crib... She will sleep in the pack n play for probably at least 5-6 months)</p> <p>Wants<br /> -nursing necklaces (for me)<br /> -bandana bibs<br /> -leg warmers<br /> -couple girly diaper covers<br /> -some more board books </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306587 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:55:23 +0000 skipra 2306587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got a new chair for the nursery because I hated nursing in the one we already had and LO1 still likes to snuggle and read books in it. We also got a rnp because we didn't have one but I could have lived without it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306582 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:51:15 +0000 LadyPantaloons 2306582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Corduroy: I guess that's true for me too! Just upgraded my student grade car I drove until it exploded earlier this summer. The extra hatchback room has been so nice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306578 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:49:35 +0000 LadyPantaloons 2306578@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: Another car seat base is a great idea! Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306572 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:44:42 +0000 Foodnerd81 2306572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Great question. I'm having another girl, though opposite season, so I should mostly be good with clothes. They will share a room and baby will get C's crib and bedding. So for this one I'm planning or hoping to buy:</p> <p>Second sound machine for our bedroom, since baby will be in there for many months<br /> Stand for the UB Vista bassinet (c slept in RnP then the crib. Hoping this works longer?)<br /> Ring sling (used moby for C but would like a quicker option)<br /> Rumble seat and buggy board for stroller (purchased on Craigslist already)<br /> A&amp;A blankets- C still sleeps with hers so I want baby to have her own.<br /> New back pack to use as a diaper bag </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306561 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:36:58 +0000 birdofafeather 2306561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>New baby carrier wrap<br /> Second sound machine<br /> Second seat for our stroller (city select)<br /> Second video monitor camera</p> <p>And then everything else for post partum for me and a couple of toys/clothes especially for DD2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306541 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:28:40 +0000 catlady 2306541@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO2 won't be here until the spring, but my list so far looks like this:</p> <p>- Bottles, pacifiers, changing pad<br /> - 2nd sound machine<br /> - 2nd camera for monitor<br /> - Co-sleeper or bassinet (our RnP was damaged, and we had a tough time transitioning out of it last time)<br /> - Swing (was also damaged, may get mamaroo this time)<br /> - Pump (insurance)<br /> - Better carrier (didn't like k'tan or ergo last time)<br /> - Clothes (we don't know sex yet, but they will be opposite seasons so I anticipate having to get new stuff either way)</p> <p>We will probably wait to see if we want/need a double stroller. I am hoping to baby wear more this time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306518 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:09:50 +0000 avivoca 2306518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Chillybear: Haha, me too.</p> <p>For hypothetical baby two, I'll probably invest in the following:</p> <p>New changing pad cover<br /> Wet bags (the travel bag is shot)<br /> Boyish diapers (if we have a boy)<br /> Paci's<br /> Bedding/decor<br /> New glider (ours is old as the hills and creaky)<br /> Second car seat base (at that point, I anticipate we will have a second vehicle)<br /> Clothes (lots of H's stuff is very girly)<br /> Pump (through insurance) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306511 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:03:46 +0000 Mamaof2 2306511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MoreCoffee: the co-sleeper sat up way higher - I could lay on my side and touch her to soothe her or pull her into bed with me to nurse</p> <p>I had to sit up and move over and then reach down into the p-n-p to get DS , even using the bassinet portion of the p-n-p (I had a c/s so it really sucked!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306510 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:01:25 +0000 MoreCoffee 2306510@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO2 is a girl, but a lot of DS's newborn clothes were neutral so I hope to purchase a minimal amount of clothing in the first couple of months.<br /> Other than that:<br /> - glider (used CL purchased glider for DS and it broke)<br /> - new baby tub (again, old one broke)<br /> - 2nd pump through insurance<br /> - new crib sheets/nursery decor (not really a need but a want)</p> <p>@Mamaof2: we also used a pnp by the bed for DS1 and while he slept fine in it, I'm considering a cosleeper because it takes up less room. Why do you like it better? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306507 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:01:03 +0000 mrsjyw 2306507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got a new infant car seat and stroller caddy and an extra base because the one from lo1 is a spare for my mom now and I didn't LOVE it!</p> <p>We additionally bought a marpac dohm and a&amp;have swaddled because ds1 still uses these items! We bought and were gifted clothes and it's worked it well so far because they're opposite season babies in a very hot summer/Cold winter climate. All the other big gear we are reusing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306499 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:57:10 +0000 Mamasig 2306499@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Double stroller, mamaroo, and rnp were the big gear items we got. I also bought new towels, bibs, and burp cloths. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306495 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:54:27 +0000 MamaG 2306495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Glider/recliner. I did not buy one for LO1, we repurposed a rocker/recliner and I hated it. I received a really generous gift card from my co-workers that covered most of the cost of the chair. That's how I justified getting it this time. There wasn't anything "big" we needed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306491 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:52:15 +0000 Chillybear 2306491@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For nonexistent baby #2...<br /> - new bedding, new mattress, room decor<br /> - own set of A&amp;A swaddles (LO will not let me share those)<br /> - More cloth diapers (only if a boy, to phase out the super girly ones, otherwise their in great condition)<br /> - Wet bags - ours are pretty shot<br /> - Bottles, pacifiers<br /> - Pump (I'll get one through Insurance)<br /> - Structured carrier that both Hubs and I can use (I have a ktan for myself)<br /> - Diaper bag </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306476 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:46:02 +0000 lamariniere 2306476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought a Bugaboo 6 months before LO2 was due and used it a lot with LO1, who was over 2 when we got it. We also bought the Bjorn bouncer for LO2 (I gave away the previous one as we moved). I'm glad we splurged on both. I was able to recoup 70% of the cost of the bouncer when I sold it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306472 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:45:10 +0000 Corduroy 2306472@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Minivan </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306468 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:42:36 +0000 wrkbrk 2306468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: Ok thanks! I will look it up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306467 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:42:19 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2306467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Double stroller and then new car seats all around so we could fit 3 in a row. That's it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306465 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:42:01 +0000 Mamaof2 2306465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@wrkbrk: Arms Reach </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306461 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:40:13 +0000 Mrs D 2306461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am having another girl...so like you I dont need much.</p> <p>So far on my list for #2:</p> <p>-Another Car Seat base (only had one with DD<br /> -Bottle Warmer<br /> -New Bottles<br /> -Sound Machine (DD still uses hers)<br /> -Another monitor camera</p> <p>Those are kind of "necessities" for us. Bottle warmer aside.</p> <p>My splurges are a new ring sling (have an Ergo I love, but the k'tan and bjorn I have I never took to) and an ottoman for my splurge rocker from DD. I did not buy the ottoman the first time around and bought a nursing stool instead - now I know I want the options to sleep in my rocker so the ottoman is a must! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306456 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:38:43 +0000 wrkbrk 2306456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamaof2: What kind of co-sleeper did you get if you dont mind my asking? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306449 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:36:39 +0000 bushelandapeck 2306449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a new carrier and splurged on bedding and having some built-ins made for her room. We reused all of the other big items from LO #1. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306424 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:22:56 +0000 Mamaof2 2306424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a co-sleeper for #2 and really wished I had it for #1 (with my 1st we used a p-n-p next to the bed) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306423 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:22:49 +0000 hilsy85 2306423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am getting two new carriers, and a new changing pad (the keekaroo). I also found a baby bjorn bouncer on a parenting listserve. Other than that, we're just reusing everything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-gear-did-you-buysplurge-oninvest-in-for-baby-2-and-beyond#post-2306419 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:21:57 +0000 LuLu Mom 2306419@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did invest in a better carrier (used) since I knew I would need hands with a toddler. Otherwise I replaced my A&amp;A blankets and that was it. I just reused my gear from DD1! </p>