first child, you will probably be even more prone to buying the
most expensive items, which you may never use. A classic
example of this is a special airlock diaper bin you can buy for
around $100/£50. At first glance this may seem like an
essential purchase when in fact, for a mere 16 cents/32p, you
can buy a pack of 100 diaper bags which can then be easily
disposed of.
Another consideration is when you are buying essentials like
diapers, tissues and the like, do you go for the cheaper
products or is that false economy. Well, as for tissues, we can
tell you that if you are using them for wiping/drying after
changing the baby, it's better to use the cheap supermarket
tissues as they are tougher and less likely to tear if wet. The
more expensive tissues are softer and more suitable for wiping
the nose.
Concerning diapers, it's a bit more complicated. Yes, the
cheaper ones will ultimately do the same job, but because the
system for keeping the wetness away from the baby's skin isn't
as good, you may find the baby will be more prone to rashes,
which means using more cream…and spending more money. Another
problem is the cheaper diapers can leak during the night which
will result in more sleepless nights. In our opinion, if you
can afford it, go for one of the leading brands.
Another example where you may want to avoid the cheapest route
is bottle sterilizers. At first we used a container where you
soaked the bottles in a solution of water and purifying tablets.
We found that it could cause the bottles to smell like chlorine
and also, after a while, it could affect your hands and make
them dry, even bleed. Using a steamer type sterilizer was
quicker, easier and kinder to your hands. It does cost a bit
more but you will be using it every day for months and months to
come.
Talking of essentials, the kind of items mentioned above would
be ideal gifts to give at a baby shower (a party where gifts are
given to a parent or baby). Sometimes people spend lots of money
on elaborate gifts which may never get used.
If you know anybody who has recently had a child then it is
really worth asking about their experiences with various
products, your parents may also be a good source of information.
You will find that you may get many different options, they may
not all be right for you, including some of them in this article
but you will at least have a range of options and you can make
the decision you feel is best for you and your baby.
About The Author: Phil Wheatley is an Internet Web Designer who
creates sites covering a broad range of subjects, his web site
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