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COGENT · 09-12-2011, 02:26 PM

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We just had our first 6 weeks ago so all this is still fresh for me.

I bought a used drop side crib but luckily the one I bought had a feature to lock that feature out. The drop down feature really isn't necessary. I would create a way to make it lock.

I have a BOB stroller and it was an incredible investment. Granted, My wife and I take our dog for an hour walk every day (and yes we have time to do that) so something like a BOB was necessary. We can't use it to jog with till 7 months (I think that's what they recommend) but my wife loves jogging so I can see it paying itself off. It is a bit of a beast though when luging it around in the back of the car.

We bought a used car seat and it has been great. Just make sure the date is valid.

We use disposable diapers just because we live in a condo and I was scared the stink would engulf the little space in no time. Get a diaper genie regardless.

We borrowed a friend bassinet. We had our son in the room for the first month only because it was easier for my wife but he sleeps in his crib now. Just not worth buying for a months use IMO.

We took a prenatal class which was well worth the time and money. We also took a child CPR class that was really useful too.

09-12-2011, 02:26 PM	#134
COGENT Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Jun 2008 Exp:	Canada02 We just had our first 6 weeks ago so all this is still fresh for me. I bought a used drop side crib but luckily the one I bought had a feature to lock that feature out. The drop down feature really isn't necessary. I would create a way to make it lock. I have a BOB stroller and it was an incredible investment. Granted, My wife and I take our dog for an hour walk every day (and yes we have time to do that) so something like a BOB was necessary. We can't use it to jog with till 7 months (I think that's what they recommend) but my wife loves jogging so I can see it paying itself off. It is a bit of a beast though when luging it around in the back of the car. We bought a used car seat and it has been great. Just make sure the date is valid. We use disposable diapers just because we live in a condo and I was scared the stink would engulf the little space in no time. Get a diaper genie regardless. We borrowed a friend bassinet. We had our son in the room for the first month only because it was easier for my wife but he sleeps in his crib now. Just not worth buying for a months use IMO. We took a prenatal class which was well worth the time and money. We also took a child CPR class that was really useful too. Last edited by COGENT; 09-12-2011 at 02:29 PM.