Are NP moms inherently lazy and cheap?

[aliss]

I can't help but think of myself as somewhat lazy and cheap. Strollers are frustrating to push through aisles and a pain in the ass to load in & out of a car or up 3 flights of stairs. Making my own baby food or buying jars too much work...... just scoop the food off my plate. Cloth diapers are much cheaper in the long run, I don't even need to buy a 2nd set for Phillipe. We're not putting him in a basket/crib because really, I can't be bothered to get up and feed him.

Why do people think NP is harder?? I found making bottles and going to his room to feed him to be much more work than rolling over and giving boob...

 

[lozzy21]

Lazy yes, cheep no, iv spent £500 on two prams that both get used and another £200 on three carriers.

 

[Rachel_C]

I'm definitely lazy and I like a bargain but I don't parent as I do because of the money. I think it's because it's the natural way to do it that it's easy and cheap, so the other way round really. It's cheap and easy because it's 'right' - you're not having to force anything But I can see why you say that, I do look at people making up bottles out and about or pushing huge double buggies or spoonfeeding a 1 year old mush and wonder why they're making life hard for themselves!

 

[veganmama]

lazy YES

cheap NOPE

i spent 500 for a comfy ergonomic stroller (which isnt NP i know) but also 300 on his two ergonomic carriers

i have 6 breastfeeding pillows in total LOL dont ask

but thats just me though i actually find natural stuff more expensive like organic baby clothes, organic toys etc

 

[Rachel_C]

lazy YES

cheap NOPE

i spent 500 for a comfy ergonomic stroller (which isnt NP i know) but also 300 on his two ergonomic carriers

i have 6 breastfeeding pillows in total LOL dont ask

but thats just me though i actually find natural stuff more expensive like organic baby clothes, organic toys etc

I'm imaginging you as the amazing 6 boobed lady now!!!

That's true about 'natural' stuff being more expensive, but I think natural type parents/kids tend to have less stuff in general so maybe it evens out. Although you wouldn't think that to look at the playroom here, it's like an explosion in a pink plastic factory with a good sprinkling of natural stuff on top . At least nice organic type clothes seem to last longer and sell on well after you've used them. With my first LO I started off buying nice stuff, then went back to cheap supermarket stuff. All the cheap stuff only lasted her, whereas the nicer stuff is still going strong for her little sister and a lot will do another baby too (not mine though!).

 

[tu123]

Lazy-sure! So much easier to feed lo when right next to me and to settle hI'm after! Hubby QAS away this week and thet were both in with me after my daughter got frightened by the lightning and thunder.

Cheap-yes on nappies, wipes, food but no on carriers. I have one for indoors, one for longish times out(when taking eldest to groups,etc) and just ordered a rain cover after being drenched twice this week (UK had had a cloud of rain six miles deep over it all week).

And breastfeeding equipment has cost us due to lo having poor weight gain and hiring a pump to make EBM for top ups. We also paid privately to have a tongue tie snipped at five weeks due to a long weight on NHS. Tried reusable breastpads but they don't work for so it cost a fiver every week in those!

Hubby is the only earner in this household. Thankfully he sees it as OUR money and thankfully he would prefer we breastfeed lo but the nappy stash too a bit of convincing!

Ps. Not long now ALISS. I do hope u get the birth you want this time. Mine was superb compared to the first time!

 

[baskinps]

Yes and Yes, though I have spent more on carriers than I have on my two never-used strollers (one was 100 bucks on sale and the other was 20 bucks vintage used!). I always wonder when moms say they switched to formula cuz it was less hassle. Maybe if they have trouble breastfeeding, but the ones I know have a full supply and stay at home so....i must be missing something! i think they mean its easier to take a day off.

 

[aliss]

Lazy-sure! So much easier to feed lo when right next to me and to settle hI'm after! Hubby QAS away this week and thet were both in with me after my daughter got frightened by the lightning and thunder.

Cheap-yes on nappies, wipes, food but no on carriers. I have one for indoors, one for longish times out(when taking eldest to groups,etc) and just ordered a rain cover after being drenched twice this week (UK had had a cloud of rain six miles deep over it all week).

And breastfeeding equipment has cost us due to lo having poor weight gain and hiring a pump to make EBM for top ups. We also paid privately to have a tongue tie snipped at five weeks due to a long weight on NHS. Tried reusable breastpads but they don't work for so it cost a fiver every week in those!

Hubby is the only earner in this household. Thankfully he sees it as OUR money and thankfully he would prefer we breastfeed lo but the nappy stash too a bit of convincing!

Ps. Not long now ALISS. I do hope u get the birth you want this time. Mine was superb compared to the first time!

Thanks hun, I'm so glad you were able to have a better 2nd experience and I hope for the same!!! I hung up my Ergo officially today. Will bring it out again in a few weeks

 

[Celesse]

Lazy, yes.

Cheaper...probably not cos I didn't know what kind of parent I'd end up as. Consequently we have a double pram collecting dust, a stroller we didn't even bother to move house with us, a beautiful moses basket that has had most use as a toy basket. Also DD has spent most of her nappying in sposies and was TW so we have a lot of little spoons and pots from that. So all the money has been spent twice as we also have a collection of fluff and carriers.

 

[veganmama]

lazy YES

cheap NOPE

i spent 500 for a comfy ergonomic stroller (which isnt NP i know) but also 300 on his two ergonomic carriers

i have 6 breastfeeding pillows in total LOL dont ask

but thats just me though i actually find natural stuff more expensive like organic baby clothes, organic toys etc

I'm imaginging you as the amazing 6 boobed lady now!!!

That's true about 'natural' stuff being more expensive, but I think natural type parents/kids tend to have less stuff in general so maybe it evens out. Although you wouldn't think that to look at the playroom here, it's like an explosion in a pink plastic factory with a good sprinkling of natural stuff on top . At least nice organic type clothes seem to last longer and sell on well after you've used them. With my first LO I started off buying nice stuff, then went back to cheap supermarket stuff. All the cheap stuff only lasted her, whereas the nicer stuff is still going strong for her little sister and a lot will do another baby too (not mine though!).

 

[Mum2b_Claire]

Oh yes I'm lazy and cheap. Nappy wise I haven't gone for cheap options really, more mid range or expensive but on offer! The obsession about wraps goes entirely over my head, I have 1 ssc and a mei tai for when it's in the wash!

 

[Tacey]

Lazy and cheap here!

I've always been very careful with money. Most baby stuff we have is second hand, although some of my nappies were new to us. My most expensive carrier was £80, I think, but I'm sure I'll get over half of that back when I sell it. We have minimal toys, and try to live simply.

I am definitely lazy. I'm typing this with Arthur sleeping next to me on the sofa. I don't see why I should go to the trouble of putting him down in bed upstairs, and having to go up to him again if he wakes. We're both happier snuggling down here! I have no idea how people manage with formula (especially at night, or when out and about,) or with feeding puréed food. I don't think I'd cope well with that at all.

It helps that I think the lazy and cheap options are also the best way to raise my children!

 

[Mum2b_Claire]

Oh I'm so with you about the baby sleeping with you downstairs! Do I wish to spend my evening going up and down the stairs like a mad woman? Nah

 

[Dragonfly]

To lazy to bottle feed yes. To lazy to run about in and out of rooms and bed share yes lol I intended to do these things anyway and for the results , just happened to work out best to. I have a pram and all that stuff , I use it. Wasted money on something. Rather save to buy exciting stuff for the kids than stuff I dont really need. Not cheap just smart with money.

 

[Liesje]

I used to think that... But I've somehow managed to make breastfeeding way more difficult and expensive than formula, spent $400 on a set of diapers I used for only a week, went through about 7 slings and carriers that my baby all hated (he demands I use my arms at all times)... The only thing that was actually easier was co-sleeping lol

 

[Dragonfly]

Never went for slings, £400 for diapers? really? I never spent more than £2.50 on one. And Alex has bad reactions to disposables so he has to have cloth.

 

[Liesje]

Yea the ones I got were about $30 each and sit in the dryer for 2 hours before they're dry... So even if they worked, they'd cost more just to wash than disposables cost all together lol

 

[Dragonfly]

I couldnt afford them, I have something against paying that much for a turd to be in. OMG I am a cheap skate! lol

 

[NaturalMomma]

I think some things NP moms do is more work. Cloth diapers for one. Not much more work, but more work then just tossing in the garbage. Wrapping can be more work then just plopping a baby in a stroller. Attending to the needs over and over and over rather than just letting them CIO is also more work. If you homeschool that is more work then just sending them off to school, as well as if you're a SAHM/WAHM, etc.

 

[oneKnight]

I don't think lazy is the right word. Simple might be. Just seems more logical to me.