From the article: Products You Don't Need to Buy for Newborns
Every parent has at least one baby product that didn't live up to expectations. Whether you bought baby gear you thought you'd use often that ended up collecting dust, or chose a nifty baby gadget that turned out to be inconvenient, flimsy or totally useless, sharing your baby products buying mistakes can help other new parents make smart purchases. If you've learned your lesson on baby gear you won't buy again, add your hard-earned expertise here. Share Buying Mistakes
Heavy Travel System, Baby Bath Tub
- I used the bulky travel system stroller because I felt like I had to once it was purchased, but I hated it. The tiny little bath tub for baby was worthless. I wish I had gotten one of those foam mats or a bath sling instead. The super-cheap bouncer didn't entertain my daughter at all. She wasn't heavy enough to make it bounce, the flimsy toy bar was boring, and and it didn't have any other features to make it fun or soothing for her. I think I'd probably upgrade to a nicer one with music, better toys or vibration if I did that again. Or just stick with a swing. She loved that.
- —Guest Heather
Bumbo was a mistake
- For me, the "Bumbo" seat was the first mistake, followed by the Bumbo tray. The seat got about 20 minutes of use total and the tray either pinched my baby's thighs or would fall off the seat. What a waste of money.
- —mamahans
baby bottle sterilizer
- I don't know why I bought this thing. The dishwasher is perfectly adequate unless your baby has a compromised immune system or something. It's a waste of space, a waste of money and a waste of electricity.
- —Guest Aimee
