My rule of thumb when building my registry has been to read reviews like a mad woman and avoid the social media famous items. I've found so many alternative items that have better reviews, and have been trying to also keep the number of items down because I don't want to clutter my house! Thank you for giving an honest take on the really expensive, pretty stuff! I feel better skipping them now haha.
The My Brest Friend has a waterproof cover too. This is what works for me, it’s like a shelf for baby to get to my breast without it sinking in or moving when I don’t want it to.
I added the diapers to my Target registry and asked people to only buy diapers from Target. They have a really good diaper return policy. As long as it was purchased from your registry you have up to 1 year to return!
So crazy how different people experience things! I love my Elvie pump - I am back at work and use that exclusively. Some other hands free ones that work for other people are the Willow or the Momcozy.
The mybreast friend was amazing for after my csection. They sell a waterproof cover also. Boppy is nice but uncomfortable when you have just had a surgery. I did use it when my daughter got older though.
Crazy - the hand held pump worked the absolute best for me! I tried a mechanical one and nothing worked as good as the hand held pump. Every person is different. Don’t spend so much money on everything right off the bat. Babies need so little. One bit at a time is just fine.
Nice video, sounds relatable and genuine. Some of these regrets come in all of the videos lol. I try to shop avoiding gadgets that are a bit too "1st world" worthy. None of us were raised on many of these things they do now and our mothers did just fine.
i bought the medela hands free pump and i wouldnt replace it for the world. i pump 250ml on average, about 150 if i pump right after a feed. half the price of the elvie and each cup has THREE parts to clean which is basically nothing. i LOVE that pump
I try to buy sizes' in advance at the Goodwill. I have found almost brand new or even brand new baby clothes there for .50-$2.00 each. If they don't fit my daughter then...no big deal.
Thank you for posting this video! You saved me at least $100, maybe more. I had a bottle warmer and the My Breast Friend pillow on my registry because I kept hearing how great they were; but you brought up some great points on why they didn't work for you--things that I hadn't heard about before that are actually deal-breakers for me.
Best video I’ve seen on this topic! Thank you 😊 it’s a good idea to thrift a bouncer in case the baby doesn’t like it. I might take that $200 ergo baby bouncer off my registry now haha.
That’s a really good reason to not get the “My BreastFriend Pillow”. Just switched that off my registry and added the Boppy instead! Thank you for all your advice!!
I agree so much with these videos. The companies prey on new mom's with all the flashy new things, but really, it's just a waste of space and money. Completely not necessary at all. I don't understand the diaper genie. I am having our 5th baby, and we never had one. We just put the diapers in with our regular trash, they never stink up the house. We had a wipe warmer with our first. I never thought it was necessary, but it was gifted, so we used it. Not sure if I wasn't putting in enough water or what. It kept drying out and the pad in the bottom was burning. I quickly stopped using it, I was afraid it was going to catch the house on fire. I got in the hype of the boppy and was greatly disappointed. I got a used one off of ebay. It was tiny. It didn't fit around me and it wasn't big enough to support my baby while feeding. I still just propped a pillow under my arm and the arm rest. I haven't had much luck with pumps. I feel like the ones I've had only last a few months before they quit working. I liked the idea of the elvie but it was way to expensive. I didn't know if we would have more kids or how long it would last. Also not all women have the same size and shape breast. I was skeptical on if it would even fit me well. This is my 3rd pregnancy since covid and my mindset has changed. This time I want to invest in more reusable items. I want to switch to cloth diapers and wipes. I just found out that there are bottle nipples you can get for mason jars, which would be great. We have tons of jars already, and I wouldn't have to keep buying plastic bottles. I'm still looking for a good solution to disposable breastmilk bags. The bags have always leaked when the thawed. I want something I can use for storing breastmilk but also use for when I make baby food. I'm trying to decrease the recurring expenses of these items and also less disposable plastic in the environment. I also keep thinking, what if these items disappear from the store like the toilet paper and the formula. I want to make sure we are secure and not so dependent on stores.
“Give me the ugly thing that works that they love” THIS🤣 I cared 0 what my sons clothes looked like once he got here because we found that we only liked zip up sleepers and I literally didn’t care what they looked like I just bought more on Amazon and called it good🤣💜 babies look cute in everything so🤣
1. You. Are. GORGEOUS! 🤩 2. I agree with you on everything and my baby girl isn’t even here yet. Believe me, I loovvee a good aesthetic as much as the next girl and I’ve tried to buy eye-pleasing baby items, but I can’t get myself to spend a stupid amount of money on something just because it’s cute or the trendy/popular brand. Those companies take advantage of moms by charging us an arm and a leg. Half the time it’s not even what it’s hyped up to be! There’s cheaper and more functional items! You just confirmed some things I wasn’t certain on, like a bottle warmer, wipe warmer, my breastfriend pillow, etc. so thank you!!!🥰
This video is helpful, I am going to be a first time mom so I'll take any tips. I did want to mention that I saw another video where they mentioned if you have a registry with Amazon or Target you have about a year to return any items that you're not using or aren't functional. I noticed this video is 6 months but it's worth looking into.
With my newborn, I didnt buy a binky as he didnt like it (got one for free and tried it, he hated it), I didnt buy an electric pump. I bought the hakaa breast pump instead and its chf20 only plus it works best for me. I got a sterilizer that comes with a bottle warmer. Didnt use the bottle warmer as it gets too hot. Probably because he is still small so the quantity was too little, maybe when he is older it would work best. I did buy a hot water dispenser and its the best for making baby milk. I boil it till piping hot then adjust the temp to 50c so that its not too hot when preparing the bottle. As for baby bouncer, still thinking if I should rent it instead. I didnt get any pillow as the pillows from my couch works. Sometimes I just use my duvey and that works too. My best purchase was a baby nest as I use it everywhere and he is safe and sound in the nest. Its so comfy and he sleeps so good in it.
I always tell moms to keep receipts and dont take the tags off of anything that comes in a size. Most baby stuff has easy exchanges. My breast friend is excellent for plus size women and large large large breasted women who need help supporting their chest for a tiny. I highly recommend buying breastfeeding pillows from a consignment store or 2nd hand. Then when you know which one you like, if you want the newest model with all the Bells and whistles Go get you a second one. I Found my breast friend washes really well In the washing machine on cold and then gentle tumble dry and set out to dry.
I think the hardest thing for me is going to be having to wait to get clothes because my baby is probably not going to be here until September or October because we live in the desert and it just don't get super cold here
the elvie portable pump is HORRIBLE ! it did the same for me, it killed my output and the breastshield got deformed once i sterilized it ! 100% dont recommend
I heard from someone that she placed the warm wipe on her baby’s tummy then the baby will pee, then she waited for a few minutes then changed the diaper
Girl I bought so many binkies and my daughter wouldn’t even take it lol. I definitely agree with the bottle warmer too. I never used it. Lol i would forget I had a bottle in it and it would be HOT
Probably too late but I would suggest next time you contact the brand’s customer service if you ever have a baby product that’s ruined somehow. I tried to wash the my Brest friend and ruined it and they sent me a new one for free and that was literally years after I first got it (was trying to wash it for the next baby). I learned my lesson but at least money didn’t go down the drain and the worse they can say is no. I do this with a lot of companies and I’m just honest if it was user error
Most bassinets are like cardboard because its firm for a newborn.. since they are so little and they might roll in it for the first time.. which I get but my goodness why does it have to be so hard.. I want to get the ikea $20 high chair cause it seems light weight and easy to clean lol
If your baby is falling over sideways, they don't need to be in a high chair yet. You don't need to buy a new one, let her grow into it.
My rule of thumb when building my registry has been to read reviews like a mad woman and avoid the social media famous items. I've found so many alternative items that have better reviews, and have been trying to also keep the number of items down because I don't want to clutter my house! Thank you for giving an honest take on the really expensive, pretty stuff! I feel better skipping them now haha.
Yup! Whenever I was searching for something I searched by reviews
Would be nice to see what products you’re talking about or at min know the names. High chair you didn’t like? Bouncer you did etc.
I know I’m late but they’re in her description with links.
@@TheOnlyJuiceyythe description box only has products she recommends, not the ones she dislikes, so we know what exact item she’s referring to
I know, I saw the description but the original comment states “high chair you didn’t like? Bouncer YOU DID etc.” so, I only gave her what I could.
As a new mom this def helps so much thank u❤
Thank you, this was very helpful. Especially the part about not getting too much of one brand
Best “regret” video I have seen on UA-cam.
Also you can put wipe warmer near a heater
The My Brest Friend has a waterproof cover too. This is what works for me, it’s like a shelf for baby to get to my breast without it sinking in or moving when I don’t want it to.
New mom and you have made me feel so good about my choices! Thank you about the my breast friend!!!! Had no idea it was memory foam. WONT get that!
I added the diapers to my Target registry and asked people to only buy diapers from Target. They have a really good diaper return policy. As long as it was purchased from your registry you have up to 1 year to return!
That’s amazing! We were able to exchange some of them which was awesome!
So crazy how different people experience things! I love my Elvie pump - I am back at work and use that exclusively. Some other hands free ones that work for other people are the Willow or the Momcozy.
I’m so glad it works for you I wish it did for me!! So weird how everyone’s experience is so different!
The mybreast friend was amazing for after my csection. They sell a waterproof cover also. Boppy is nice but uncomfortable when you have just had a surgery. I did use it when my daughter got older though.
Crazy - the hand held pump worked the absolute best for me! I tried a mechanical one and nothing worked as good as the hand held pump. Every person is different. Don’t spend so much money on everything right off the bat. Babies need so little. One bit at a time is just fine.
This video is for me. I am NOT crowding my house with baby stuff. Best video thanks somuch
Thank you! So glad it was helpful :)
Same I don’t crowd my place also with baby things
Nice video, sounds relatable and genuine. Some of these regrets come in all of the videos lol. I try to shop avoiding gadgets that are a bit too "1st world" worthy. None of us were raised on many of these things they do now and our mothers did just fine.
i bought the medela hands free pump and i wouldnt replace it for the world. i pump 250ml on average, about 150 if i pump right after a feed. half the price of the elvie and each cup has THREE parts to clean which is basically nothing. i LOVE that pump
It would be helpful if you were to write the names on the screen of the items instead of just writing “expensive high chair”. Thank you!!
The most sensible video on what not to buy i seen on youtube. Grate job.
Thank you!🤍
yup swear by the $25 ikea chair and its pretty ... its minimalist
I loove your dresser in the back, could you please share where you got that from?
Thank you!! Article :)
Thanks so much for your reply!!!@@RachelFreeby
I try to buy sizes' in advance at the Goodwill. I have found almost brand new or even brand new baby clothes there for .50-$2.00 each. If they don't fit my daughter then...no big deal.
What do u think of rocking chairs for nursery’s are they a necessity?
For me absolutely!! I still use the one in my daughters room. I've rocked my babies a ton in them
Thank you for posting this video! You saved me at least $100, maybe more. I had a bottle warmer and the My Breast Friend pillow on my registry because I kept hearing how great they were; but you brought up some great points on why they didn't work for you--things that I hadn't heard about before that are actually deal-breakers for me.
So glad this was helpful!!☺️
Best video I’ve seen on this topic! Thank you 😊 it’s a good idea to thrift a bouncer in case the baby doesn’t like it. I might take that $200 ergo baby bouncer off my registry now haha.
Thank you!! So hard to know what your baby will like till they are here!
That’s a really good reason to not get the “My BreastFriend Pillow”. Just switched that off my registry and added the Boppy instead! Thank you for all your advice!!
Absolutely!!
I wish there would have been pictures of the items because I'm expecting my first child and have no idea what some things look like or what they are 😅
I agree so much with these videos. The companies prey on new mom's with all the flashy new things, but really, it's just a waste of space and money. Completely not necessary at all. I don't understand the diaper genie. I am having our 5th baby, and we never had one. We just put the diapers in with our regular trash, they never stink up the house. We had a wipe warmer with our first. I never thought it was necessary, but it was gifted, so we used it. Not sure if I wasn't putting in enough water or what. It kept drying out and the pad in the bottom was burning. I quickly stopped using it, I was afraid it was going to catch the house on fire. I got in the hype of the boppy and was greatly disappointed. I got a used one off of ebay. It was tiny. It didn't fit around me and it wasn't big enough to support my baby while feeding. I still just propped a pillow under my arm and the arm rest. I haven't had much luck with pumps. I feel like the ones I've had only last a few months before they quit working. I liked the idea of the elvie but it was way to expensive. I didn't know if we would have more kids or how long it would last. Also not all women have the same size and shape breast. I was skeptical on if it would even fit me well. This is my 3rd pregnancy since covid and my mindset has changed. This time I want to invest in more reusable items. I want to switch to cloth diapers and wipes. I just found out that there are bottle nipples you can get for mason jars, which would be great. We have tons of jars already, and I wouldn't have to keep buying plastic bottles. I'm still looking for a good solution to disposable breastmilk bags. The bags have always leaked when the thawed. I want something I can use for storing breastmilk but also use for when I make baby food. I'm trying to decrease the recurring expenses of these items and also less disposable plastic in the environment. I also keep thinking, what if these items disappear from the store like the toilet paper and the formula. I want to make sure we are secure and not so dependent on stores.
I think also basic things they use it shortly
“Give me the ugly thing that works that they love” THIS🤣 I cared 0 what my sons clothes looked like once he got here because we found that we only liked zip up sleepers and I literally didn’t care what they looked like I just bought more on Amazon and called it good🤣💜 babies look cute in everything so🤣
Soooo true!! Hahahahaha
I had the exact same experience with the Elvie vs spectra!
Great video - I was about to buy nearly all the products you referred to 😂
You are so cute! I really enjoyed this video. Due in May, very helpful girl :)
Thank you! Congratulations ☺️
@@RachelFreeby thank you ☺️
@@RachelFreeby uy
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I’m sure sharing your experience will help other mommas with new babies!
I just have to say you look SOOO much like Jessica Biel 😍
Where did you buy your Elvie pump from that let you return it?
1. You. Are. GORGEOUS! 🤩 2. I agree with you on everything and my baby girl isn’t even here yet. Believe me, I loovvee a good aesthetic as much as the next girl and I’ve tried to buy eye-pleasing baby items, but I can’t get myself to spend a stupid amount of money on something just because it’s cute or the trendy/popular brand. Those companies take advantage of moms by charging us an arm and a leg. Half the time it’s not even what it’s hyped up to be! There’s cheaper and more functional items! You just confirmed some things I wasn’t certain on, like a bottle warmer, wipe warmer, my breastfriend pillow, etc. so thank you!!!🥰
Thank you!! 💗💗Yessss 100%!! So glad this was helpful!!
This video is helpful, I am going to be a first time mom so I'll take any tips. I did want to mention that I saw another video where they mentioned if you have a registry with Amazon or Target you have about a year to return any items that you're not using or aren't functional. I noticed this video is 6 months but it's worth looking into.
So good to know! Thank you!
With my newborn, I didnt buy a binky as he didnt like it (got one for free and tried it, he hated it), I didnt buy an electric pump. I bought the hakaa breast pump instead and its chf20 only plus it works best for me. I got a sterilizer that comes with a bottle warmer. Didnt use the bottle warmer as it gets too hot. Probably because he is still small so the quantity was too little, maybe when he is older it would work best. I did buy a hot water dispenser and its the best for making baby milk. I boil it till piping hot then adjust the temp to 50c so that its not too hot when preparing the bottle. As for baby bouncer, still thinking if I should rent it instead. I didnt get any pillow as the pillows from my couch works. Sometimes I just use my duvey and that works too. My best purchase was a baby nest as I use it everywhere and he is safe and sound in the nest. Its so comfy and he sleeps so good in it.
Have you tried the Bare Air-Free infant feeding system ?
Can you make a breastfeeding essentials video. I'm due with my first baby at the end of April and I plan on breastfeeding. 😊
Definitely! Such a good idea ☺️
I always tell moms to keep receipts and dont take the tags off of anything that comes in a size. Most baby stuff has easy exchanges. My breast friend is excellent for plus size women and large large large breasted women who need help supporting their chest for a tiny. I highly recommend buying breastfeeding pillows from a consignment store or 2nd hand. Then when you know which one you like, if you want the newest model with all the Bells and whistles Go get you a second one. I Found my breast friend washes really well In the washing machine on cold and then gentle tumble dry and set out to dry.
I think the hardest thing for me is going to be having to wait to get clothes because my baby is probably not going to be here until September or October because we live in the desert and it just don't get super cold here
The momcozy I've heard was really good
WHAT high chair did you originally buy?? You never said!!
Very helpful
the elvie portable pump is HORRIBLE ! it did the same for me, it killed my output and the breastshield got deformed once i sterilized it ! 100% dont recommend
I heard from someone that she placed the warm wipe on her baby’s tummy then the baby will pee, then she waited for a few minutes then changed the diaper
Such an interesting tip!!
What high chair was the one you regretted buying?
The lalo one! I love their other products and the chair is so pretty it was just way too wide and not adjustable
Girl I bought so many binkies and my daughter wouldn’t even take it lol. I definitely agree with the bottle warmer too. I never used it. Lol i would forget I had a bottle in it and it would be HOT
Yes!!! So many things I would’ve done different if I knew!!
Probably too late but I would suggest next time you contact the brand’s customer service if you ever have a baby product that’s ruined somehow. I tried to wash the my Brest friend and ruined it and they sent me a new one for free and that was literally years after I first got it (was trying to wash it for the next baby). I learned my lesson but at least money didn’t go down the drain and the worse they can say is no. I do this with a lot of companies and I’m just honest if it was user error
So crazy how were all wrapped up in marketing 😅
Please add playback speed.
If you don’t mind sharing, what is the high chair you purchased so I can stay away? Lol
The lalo one! I like it a lot better now that she’s bigger, but definitely didn’t work well when she was 6-9 month age/size!
Most bassinets are like cardboard because its firm for a newborn.. since they are so little and they might roll in it for the first time.. which I get but my goodness why does it have to be so hard.. I want to get the ikea $20 high chair cause it seems light weight and easy to clean lol
Right!! Agreed lol. The ikea high chair seems so nice I wish I would’ve done that!
@Brooke Carrillo I need that!!
Love car seat is SOOOOO light BUT it must be used with base and thats a hard pass
You can use the nuna pipa with a seat belt!
@@peytonfitzgerald8833 lite & lite lx must be used with a base
Moral
of the story dont stock up on anything