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@T.H.O.U.: I think it's just for stability. It's never bothered me because we actually have our seat in the lower position. There's a higher and a lower position you can put the seat in, and in the lower one I think the bottom is so close to that bar it doesn't affect the basket anyways. What's nice about the basket is that it zips out so it looks kind of like the UBV (which has the awesomest basket). I never have a problem getting stuff in there.

@ShootingStar: We have a Britax car seat, so we are also able to click in and go with the BR (I don't have any experience with the universal adapter). That was also a huge plus for us. It is just so hard to know what will fit a user/family best until much later (and after a few uses).

Good to know about the height issues -- I didn't notice when I was pushing the strollers around, but I'm a shortie (5'3"). I'll definitely want my husband to try them out. He's not super tall, but at 5'8" definitely taller than me

@agold: lol, we really aren't all that handy either which is why we went with a closet system instead of trying to create our own I'm going to paint the back wall light grey so it pops a bit more, I think it will be neat!

@agold: I'm NOT tall. LOL. 5'2" over here with proportionately short legs We used the frame stroller with the Chicco Keyfit 30 and then switched to the City Mini once he outgrew the bucket seat. Worked great for our needs.

@T.H.O.U.: Looks so cool!

@ShootingStar: Nice job on the nursery! We really need to get cracking on ours. It's currently yellow -- which we decided to paint it when we moved into the house 4 years ago. I've since decided it's just not the right color. I think we'll just paint the room the same color tan that DS's room has. Then use accessories to bring in color. I'm such a chicken for color on the walls.

@pregnantbee: Thanks! It looks a little funny because nothing's on the walls right now. We're going to try to put everything up this weekend, because that chair actually goes in DS's room! Eventually we'll buy him a new one that just rocks and put the recliner in the baby's room.

@MrsSCB: We bought our B Agile solely based off online reviews, its worked out fantastically, and we will reuse with DS. However, we never went to BBB or any of the other baby stores to test drive a stroller (we also only went to Target), and if we would have, I think I would have ended up with an Uppababy Vista or a City Select... so so fancy Anyway I recommend going to the baby store and looking at the 50 + strollers before you buy!

@ShootingStar: I may have asked you this before, and I"m sorry if I did. But does the weight of the Mesa car seat bother you at all? I'm planning to get that car seat and I'm happy to hear from you that it fits in your car well.

Also, any thoughts on sedan vs. suv? I have a good sized sedan right now but my lease is up between now and august and DH thinks I need a small suv. I'd like to keep the sedan. So girls with kids already, are you okay with getting the kids in and out of a sedan?

@MrsBeluga: I hear a lot about the bending. But my sedan is certainly bigger than a jetta. Do you think a bigger sedan would make a better difference, or no difference at all?

I brought DH to test strollers and we're now leaning toward the City Mini. But that means we need to figure out which car seat to get that can clip into it. Seems like there are a lot of choices (like with all baby items apparently...) Any carseat recs?

I just ordered my crib! I ordered the matching changing table, too. It will be delivered mid-May. I can't believe it!

@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: Ha! Thank you for saying that! I was actually really worried about whether or not this crib would look okay with the glider. Did you see LON is now doing 15% off of upholstery? I haven't ordered the ottoman yet so I'm contemplating doing so now. Also, have you had the glider delivered yet? I got called last week about delivery but haven't called yet to set it up! I'm so nervous to start getting all of this delivered!

@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: I'm starting to look like a baby ware house too! And shoot. I'm going to have to look what discount I actually got off my glider. If it wasn't 15% I'm going to throw a fit.

@agold: That's a gorgeous crib!

I'm bored out of my skull already and can't believe August is so far away.
I compensate by buying things,obviously.

I've just been going through old clothes and removing stuff I don't like anymore or anything that I saved that I now see a stain on.
I loved those little sleeper gowns with my daughter, but am realizing they may not be as useful with a baby who is little during the fall since feet and legs won't be as covered.
I'm trying to put myself on a purchasing hold because when we go to Maine in the summer we stop by the Hanna Andersson outlet....️
We are also going to need cold weather stuff in size 6mos. I have a couple fleece snow suits that I was handed down or bought used, but they are both 3 mos. - my daughter was on the small side, but even if this baby follows her growth trajectory I think we will need the next size up to get us through the end of winter. I will probably wait to purchase those though.

I got some new diaper covers last week, so now we just needs new more cloth wipes and we are pretty set in that department.
I finished my first crib sheet, have another one to sew and then the changing pad covers. Our glider should be delivered next week! And w are painting at least the first coat this weekend.
My husband has sanded about half the crib, and we got the paint so I can finish that up soon too.
Trying to get most of these indoor projects done by mid May when gardening/ planting will start in full swing and we will have our hands full outside!

Where is everyone else in their preparations?

Oh! And I purchased a ring sling of the Facebook swap and I love it. I'm recklessly considering buying a woven wrap, too, even though I've never tried it before,...

@T.H.O.U.: @Silva: I am with you on buying stuff sort of just to buy...

On the topic of strollers and seats...does anyone use or know of anyone who uses Recaro products? They're made here in Michigan and my DH supplies them with material. It looks like they're just breaking into the infant bucket seat market (main industry is race car seating and convertible child seats) but we may try and test drive one in the next few days if I can find a store that stocks them.

@Silva: The baby's room is painted, we have the crib and bedding (we just need to put the crib together), and a dresser and glider for the room. I still need to buy and put up blackout curtains. And in addition to the very few clothing items I have from DD that are neutral, I have one new outfit for him (and that was a gift from a good friend!). I can't believe I haven't bought him any clothes yet! I was really preoccupied with getting DD's room together (we're almost there!) before putting the nursery together . . . I don't think I'm too far behind . . . ?

I do a lot of window shopping though! I love to shop online anyway, especially when I'm procrastinating at work(!).

@MrsKerch: I don't know anyone who has Recaro products (but it's not like I go around checking in other people's cars either!). We had a Britax infant seat and now have two Clek Foonfs (and have a B-Ready and an UB G-Luxe for strollers). But when I hear Recaro, I think racing (seats)! Is it the same company?

@pwnstar: They are the same company! And its like the ONLY thing DH has commented on regarding baby gear other than the price tag so I want to try and honor that if he's taken the time to inquire.