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[coral11680]

no not really decided but my friend in the states is obsessed with strollers and has had about 6 for her 18 mth old so far. She says she loves the preg perego skate (like mamas and papas) its very pricey though. Anyway they have one on sale right now for $499. Which works out about 300 pounds. Thats the 2010 model which includes the seperate carrycot part. My friend seems to think it will go cheaper before I go there but I dont know. I may get that one as its a lot cheaper than the mamas and papas ones new they are about 600 quid I think! So I would like to see it in person and see what she's on about. Although they will prob have the 2011 which is only different fabrics I think.

 

[coral11680]

actually its $439 here it is https://www.albeebaby.com/peg-perego-2010-skate-stroller-with-bassinet-in-black-step.html

 

[Tinkerbellxxx]

That's nice! I like it. If I had money to burn and a big house and car I would love the Ulitma in Mimi but I haven't got the room or the money Think I'm pretty much sold on the Quinny Buzz, It was so easy to push and swap the seat with car seat etc. See what happens, maybe I can be converted at the baby show.

 

[Hopes314]

Good morning I woke up a little "late" today.. didnt get up to pee and eat until 530

tink haha your unsweetend cereal "for today" thing made me laugh!

coral-whoo pretty stroller! looks amazing for a tiny baby. I can't seem to decide what things are worth spending extra money on and what things are not. I am too afraid to buy much baby stuff yet because I feel like "well what if 3 people end up trying to get this for me for the baby shower" and you know half the people dont use your registry they just buy stuff they like, and half the people dont provide gift receipts, so I gotta expect to be stuck with a lot of little stuff that I had intended to grab myself? I'm finding it stressful because I want to buy baby stuff Anyway, what kinds of things are worth spending a little extra on?

 

[Tinkerbellxxx]

I say the stoller is worth spending the money on. Perhaps save up and buy the bigger things that people are unlikely to stretch to for your baby shower. Personally that's the most important buy to me, you will use it everyday so it's got to last and suit your lifestyle. Don't go mad on a small first bed (I have no idea what you call them over there) cause they are only in them a short time. I wouldn't go mad on clothes either, as they are a usual gift. x

 

[Tinkerbellxxx]

Oooooh I'm dying for a choccie biccy with my tea this morning

Right gotta nip off and shower. Be back later x

 

[Hopes314]

yeah tink we decided we arent buying much clothes, for one because husbands side of the family is known for huuuge babies who arent exactly "newborn" sized in clothes or diapers, for two because we wont know gender, and for three because we figure everyone is going to buy us baby clothes even though i didnt ask for any lol.

So stroller = worth extra money? Yeah we are buying the stroller and nursery furniture ourselves, and the "first baby bed" you are talking about.. maybe what we call a bassinette? SIL had a baby 8 months ago and im pretty sure its the only one she wants, so shes offering us tons of that kinda stuff so I think were just going to take her bassinnette. Someone told me its worth it to spend extra money on a better breast pump? I dont even know the difference Gosh how many breast pumps have i even SEEN in my life? none! lol

 

[coral11680]

Tink they call them bassinets over there.

 

[coral11680]

Hopes I think the main things are carseats and strollers. Important to get one you really like and is long lasting. Although with this being your first you might get that stuff bought for you by family? But make sure you register for the one you want!

 

[Hopes314]

We want to get a little set (i think they call it a travel system? lol) where the car seat can lock into the stroller for tiny babies. I think thats also something we planned on buying on our own, as I didn't include it on the registry. However, everytime I show up at my dad's house, there is MORE baby stuff. My relatives are dropping off stuff there like.. daily. Then that makes me feel guilty putting any of those items on the baby registry. silly.

 

[coral11680]

yes travel systems are good. If I get the stroller I posted I will also buy the primo viaggio carseat which attaches to the stroller also.
What have they got you already?

 

[Hopes314]

Well bassinet <you taught me how to spell it coral , some other little baby gear like bouncer, one of those swings that moves on its own and plays music or something?, a pack n play, a high chair? but these are things i didn't pick out so.. doesn't mean i wont get my own. its always nice to have some extra stuff for at my dads when baby visits i guess? im sure theres more to come

 

[Hopes314]

well gotta go make dh breakfast again since im "awake" im sure i'l be back in a bit!

 

[phoebe]

Morning all xxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[Hopes314]

pheeby weeby

ahh your name is too fun sometimes

 

[phoebe]

hehehehe it certainly is
Alright lovely hows ur good self? xxxx

 

[Hopes314]

im good phoebe how are you!? dont you have a scan coming up

 

[phoebe]

I am tickety boo thanks yes i have my 2nd anomoly scan next fri. Hopefully they'll get to see all the heart and kidneys this time. Got a tape measure out last nite to work out the head and abdominal circumferences. Yoiks already!!!!

 

[coral11680]

Hi Pheebs

 

[Hopes314]

you think youre gonna have a big baby? lol when can they start estimating those things, probably at your scan right? Have you made any decision about finding out gender?