Useless Items in Trousseau – What Not to Buy

When a mother finds out she is pregnant, the first thing she thinks is that she needs to buy everything she sees ahead for the baby, especially if she is a first-time mother, but after he is born, it is easy to notice several useless items in the layette .

Bright advertising is designed to sell thousands of cute things for the baby, but don’t be fooled: many things that are on the market are unnecessary and most of them will be used for a few months at most, thereby becoming useless items in the trousseau.

It is possible to keep the baby happy for much less if the mother instead of looking for ready lists on the internet, searching with friends and relatives who already had children what is really used to not spend on useless items in the layette.

Suggestions to Consider in the Layette List

Here are some tips to consider mainly for practicality and the daily rush with a baby:
Make sure you can clean – Avoid anything that cannot be thrown into the washing machine or that can be cleaned easily.

Avoid single-use items or baby-specific items, use items that can be used by the baby for years to come.

Opt for second hand – The instant the baby spits, vomits or poops on anything (and, he will), the item becomes “used” and is worth a fraction of what he paid for it. Get rid of depreciation and buy used to start. Also embrace used clothing that meets your needs, and move things forward when you no longer need them. If buying a used car seat, make sure you have no problem , and used cribs must also meet the latest safety recommendations.

Be selective – Items like baby bottles and pacifiers with modern designers cost more, but rarely work better. Invest in organic and toxin-free options, rather than famous brands.

Try it – Try different options if you can, before you buy.

Don’t buy more of it – Small items like pacifiers should not be bought without knowing if the baby will adapt (a dozen wrong pacifiers will not be useful in the middle of the night if the baby is demanding).

Keep the products in the packaging – Also leave the labels and the invoice (if you bought it, if you won it is good to know which store you went to) until you are sure that the item will be used.

If in doubt about a purchase, please wait! Each case is different and the parents’ and baby’s preferences are different. What worked perfectly for your best friend may be completely useless to you or your baby. Wait until a need arises and then look for a product to solve it, or a way to deal with it without buying something. Babies’ needs go in stages and most stages are very short. It can be very tempting to fill your little corner with everything your baby may possibly need until he goes to kindergarten, but wait a while and save money. The stores aren’t going anywhere.

What Can Be Scratched From the Baby Layette List

Here are some useless items in the layette that can be easily discarded or replaced:

Hygiene Kit – although there are very cute models on the market, the kit consisting of cotton jars, cotton swab and thermos is seldom used and ends up serving only as a decoration.

Electric milk machine – It is a good ally for moms, but it is usually expensive. So, if you have the opportunity to stay 6 months on maternity leave , wait to see what your breastfeeding flow and your baby’s routine will be like to assess the real need for purchase.

Pillow – Until the baby’s first year of life, pillows are not necessary for the newborn to sleep. Pediatrician Lia Brasil points out that all babies have reflux, but few develop reflux disease , that is, only invest in special pillows if it is really necessary. Otherwise, it is worth investing only in the mattress with a slope (which goes from 15 to 20 degrees), which is enough. The important thing is that the space between the mattress and the head keeps the child’s spine aligned and the airways more free.

Bottle warmer – The idea is to make it easier to heat the baby’s bottle, but it ends up being totally expendable. Most mothers end up choosing to “serve” the bottle at room temperature.

Bath thermometer – Just like the bottle warmer, the idea is to make parents safer when checking the water temperature for the baby’s bath, nothing that the old habit of putting your elbow in the water does not solve.

Cueiro – It is a square of fabric, usually flannel that serves to wrap the baby. It was used a lot in the past, but nowadays it serves little purpose.

Perfume and colognes – Avoid buying too much to “stock up” because in addition to losing their validity, you also run the risk of your child being allergic and ending up wasting products. Prefer to go shopping little by little, according to the child’s need.

Pacifiers phase 1, phase 2 and pacifier holder – The ideal is not to use pacifiers, but if you want, it is better to buy later to see if the baby will really adapt and change according to each phase.

Handkerchief heater – Did you know that ten seconds after removing the handkerchief from the heater it gets cold again? Do babies really need semi-warm wipes on their bottoms?

Sleeping positioner – It can even be a pillow. But this is only for the first few days. Then the baby understands that it came out of the mother’s belly and is no longer frightened when moving.

Sets of sheets for stroller – Never use, usually parents fold a blanket and put under the baby and that’s enough.

Lots of expensive shoes and clothes – Okay, it’s not easy to resist temptation when it comes to baby clothes. But besides being beautiful they are also very expensive and most end up being passed on with etiquette. When preparing the layette, prioritize clothes that are really necessary and stay tuned for the season.

Feeding pacifier – One of the current products that promises to feed the baby in the food introduction phase. It may seem useful, but this object makes the baby miss the opportunity to know the texture and the real taste of the food. In addition to the hammocks are not very hygienic because the parents are unable to clean properly after feeding the child. The best thing is to knead the food with your fork.

Anyway, we could add another series of useless items to that list and still forget about others. As stated above, the most recommended is before purchasing to research the actual use of each item and whether it was actually used by people who already have a baby. Saving at this stage is essential for the next ones to come.

See Also: Tips for First Time Mom – How to Get Organized?

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My name is Dr. Alexis Hart I am 38 years old, I am the mother of 3 beautiful children! Different ages, different phases 16 years, 12 years and 7 years. In love with motherhood since always, I found it difficult to make my dreams come true, and also some more after I was already a mother.

Since I imagined myself as a mother, in my thoughts everything seemed to be much easier and simpler than it really was, I expected to get pregnant as soon as I wished, but it wasn’t that simple. The first pregnancy was smooth, but my daughter’s birth was very troubled. Joana was born in 2002 with a weight of 2930kg and 45cm, from a very peaceful cesarean delivery but she had already been born with congenital pneumonia due to a broken bag not treated with antibiotics even before delivery.

Dr. Alexis Hart

My name is Dr. Alexis Hart I am 38 years old, I am the mother of 3 beautiful children! Different ages, different phases 16 years, 12 years and 7 years. In love with motherhood since always, I found it difficult to make my dreams come true, and also some more after I was already a mother.Since I imagined myself as a mother, in my thoughts everything seemed to be much easier and simpler than it really was, I expected to get pregnant as soon as I wished, but it wasn’t that simple. The first pregnancy was smooth, but my daughter’s birth was very troubled. Joana was born in 2002 with a weight of 2930kg and 45cm, from a very peaceful cesarean delivery but she had already been born with congenital pneumonia due to a broken bag not treated with antibiotics even before delivery.

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