Anything you 100% wouldn't buy second hand? - Page 2

Torontogal · Feb 5th, 2012, 15:00 PM

I kind of feel a little leery of a breast pump too, so I bought new and I'm planning on all new bottles too for the same reason. But in regards to the pump, as long as you did your research properly as to what parts need to be replaced actually and replace all the needed parts (ie those that come into contact with milk), it would be OK.

I am very pro-used otherwise. I actually have a used car seat myself (it's from a friend though) and would consider a used crib (with new mattress of course).

DaisyBee · Feb 5th, 2012, 21:36 PM

I rented a pump from the hospital which would be the same as 2nd hand. They opened all new tubes and parts though... So it's just the mechanical part that was rented. That's what's most expensive to buy.

I wouldnt use a 2nd hand mattress or carseat. I would use 2nd hand plush things that can be washed( with steam or extra hot) in the washing machine. And high heat in the dryer. So small stuffed animals or that sort of thing.

I wouldn't use a 2nd hand maternity pillow. Although saying that I wished I could sell mine! Lol I barely used it and decided I didn't like it. It's been sitting in a tote since megans pregnancy.

MustangGTgirl · Feb 6th, 2012, 14:01 PM

I wouldn't buy second hand:

bottles
breast pump
mattresses
panties
bras
reusable diapers
sheets

and that's about it I think... I did, however, buy my travel system including the car seat second hand with my last baby. Got the whole thing including the base for 30$

Mrsctobe · Feb 6th, 2012, 15:03 PM

same as you def wouldnt fancy using a breast pump someone else used. wouldnt buy bottles that been used either x

Bats11 · Feb 6th, 2012, 19:58 PM

I personally wouldnt buy anything second hand, its just me, i love all things new!

aimee-lou · Feb 7th, 2012, 10:39 AM

No second hand bottles here (FF so don't worry about the breast pump problem lol). Anything to do with eating really so things like weaning spoons and pots are cheap enough new.

Underwear, socks and bathing things too....I wouldn't buy second hand towels for example. Bath seats too...new definitely.

Torontogal · Feb 7th, 2012, 11:06 AM

A little bit off topic and I'm not suggesting anyone here feels this way, but I've gotten a lot of flak from people for my choice to use used stuff (even though the majority of it has come from friends and family and the rest is only lightly used). I've had people flat out say things like "well if you think used is OK for your child that's up to you, but I felt that my child deserved their own new things" and making me feel like a bad mom for going used. Meanwhile I am saving thousands. Maybe they're jealous that nobody handed down stuff to them, I don't know, but it kind of bugs me.

aimee-lou · Feb 7th, 2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Torontogal

A little bit off topic and I'm not suggesting anyone here feels this way, but I've gotten a lot of flak from people for my choice to use used stuff (even though the majority of it has come from friends and family and the rest is only lightly used). I've had people flat out say things like "well if you think used is OK for your child that's up to you, but I felt that my child deserved their own new things" and making me feel like a bad mom for going used. Meanwhile I am saving thousands. Maybe they're jealous that nobody handed down stuff to them, I don't know, but it kind of bugs me.

Most stuff has come from ebay or charity shops or hand me downs with us. My hubby and I of course got a few gifts and we were lucky to have the travel system and cot bought for us which was great. We have also kept absolutely everything from Earl so all bar a few exceptions will be handmedowns from Earl to the new one.

I am also a big believer in while you can, buy 2nd hand. Earl is 2, so doesn't know that the majority of his stuff comes off ebay or from charity shops, even now.

swalumni · Feb 7th, 2012, 21:48 PM

Pacifiers or nipples for bottles.

spikey doodle · Feb 8th, 2012, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Torontogal

A little bit off topic and I'm not suggesting anyone here feels this way, but I've gotten a lot of flak from people for my choice to use used stuff (even though the majority of it has come from friends and family and the rest is only lightly used). I've had people flat out say things like "well if you think used is OK for your child that's up to you, but I felt that my child deserved their own new things" and making me feel like a bad mom for going used. Meanwhile I am saving thousands. Maybe they're jealous that nobody handed down stuff to them, I don't know, but it kind of bugs me.

Totally and utterly RIDICULOUS!!

Who are those idiots telling you that anyway?

I am totally for 2nd purchasing, as it is so much cheaper and it I really resent this mad consumerism that we are exposed to daily. Why not re-use? What's wrong with that? That's what my mum did, and her mum....

I'm really not at all worried about a few germs, that's what 90C wash is for...
Everything I have purchased 2nd hand so far has been in excellent condition anyway.

I am pretty sure my kid won't be deprived in any way because I purchased used and not new.

Some people prefer to buy all new, and that's fine, but I doubt that makes them better parents...

Feb 5th, 2012, 15:00 PM	#11
Torontogal Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 623	I kind of feel a little leery of a breast pump too, so I bought new and I'm planning on all new bottles too for the same reason. But in regards to the pump, as long as you did your research properly as to what parts need to be replaced actually and replace all the needed parts (ie those that come into contact with milk), it would be OK. I am very pro-used otherwise. I actually have a used car seat myself (it's from a friend though) and would consider a used crib (with new mattress of course).

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Feb 5th, 2012, 21:36 PM	#12
DaisyBee Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MN, U.S. Posts: 8,482	I rented a pump from the hospital which would be the same as 2nd hand. They opened all new tubes and parts though... So it's just the mechanical part that was rented. That's what's most expensive to buy. I wouldnt use a 2nd hand mattress or carseat. I would use 2nd hand plush things that can be washed( with steam or extra hot) in the washing machine. And high heat in the dryer. So small stuffed animals or that sort of thing. I wouldn't use a 2nd hand maternity pillow. Although saying that I wished I could sell mine! Lol I barely used it and decided I didn't like it. It's been sitting in a tote since megans pregnancy.

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Feb 6th, 2012, 14:01 PM	#13
MustangGTgirl Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,115	I wouldn't buy second hand: bottles breast pump mattresses panties bras reusable diapers sheets and that's about it I think... I did, however, buy my travel system including the car seat second hand with my last baby. Got the whole thing including the base for 30$

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Feb 6th, 2012, 15:03 PM	#14
Mrsctobe Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Uk Posts: 6,554	same as you def wouldnt fancy using a breast pump someone else used. wouldnt buy bottles that been used either x

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Feb 6th, 2012, 19:58 PM	#15
Bats11 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 920	I personally wouldnt buy anything second hand, its just me, i love all things new!

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Feb 7th, 2012, 10:39 AM	#16
aimee-lou Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norfolk - UK Posts: 9,218	No second hand bottles here (FF so don't worry about the breast pump problem lol). Anything to do with eating really so things like weaning spoons and pots are cheap enough new. Underwear, socks and bathing things too....I wouldn't buy second hand towels for example. Bath seats too...new definitely.

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Feb 7th, 2012, 11:06 AM	#17
Torontogal Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 623	A little bit off topic and I'm not suggesting anyone here feels this way, but I've gotten a lot of flak from people for my choice to use used stuff (even though the majority of it has come from friends and family and the rest is only lightly used). I've had people flat out say things like "well if you think used is OK for your child that's up to you, but I felt that my child deserved their own new things" and making me feel like a bad mom for going used. Meanwhile I am saving thousands. Maybe they're jealous that nobody handed down stuff to them, I don't know, but it kind of bugs me.

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Feb 7th, 2012, 21:48 PM	#19
swalumni Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 416	Pacifiers or nipples for bottles.

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