Having a baby is one of the biggest thing in your life, but I will tell you the truth, shopping for a baby needs might be a nightmare. Since there are a lot of baby gear in the store, shopping malls,internet, you might be confused what to buy. It happened to me as well, I cannot decide what stroller to buy, do we need an infant car seat?, should I buy a baby carrier or baby wrap? That question will be on your mind and you keep searching the feature on the internet, and you get more confuse because everything is amazing, the color is cute, the gear is compact, you name it!
Stroller: We finally decided to buy Quinny Buzz blue scratch for us. I know it seems bulky and big, but since we are going to move to Aberdeen, I think that is a good choice. It has 3 tires with 2 big tires and 1 small tire in the front. The 3 tires make it easy for it to maneuver, back and forth. If you just stay in the country that you dont need to do outdoor activity a lot I would suggest you to buy the compact one, Quinny zapp extra is quite descent for mall user.
Bassinet/Carrycot: We bought a Quinny dreami for our baby boy. It was a second hand like new, the previous user did not use it anymore since the baby like to be hold all the time. I bought it trough babytulip. The bassinet is only used until 4 months. I like to use it because it keep the baby sleep flat on his back to prevent SIDS. I travel a lot from Bandung-Jakarta-Bandung, malls to malls, parents to in laws, this bassinet helps me a lot while travelling. I just simply put him on the bassinet, and he will fall asleep.
Car seat: I did not use a car seat until the baby 4 months old, I use bassinet instead. Now, the baby can seat still, we start to put him on his car seat. Maxi-Cosi pebble is suitable from new born to 1 year or approximately 13 kg. This car seat can be attach to Quinny stroller using its adaptor. When the baby begin to explore the world, I start using it as replacement for the bassinet.
Baby carrier/wrap/slings: I would say I am a big fan of those gear. Sometime it is just easy to install you baby carrier than to bring the stroller. To the wedding, groceries, store, doctor, I use a carrier instead a stroller. I have babasling, ergo baby, and mamaspapas flex (beware, it has a size for the wrap). Those three has different usage, the sling and baby wrap are suitable for new born. I prefer to wear those things to a formal occasion like wedding. Ergo baby is the best invention so far in my opinion, it is really works for eliminating the weight, I dont feel carrying anything. Ergo baby can be used from new born but need the insert to support baby back.
Baby box: I did not buy wooden baby box, I bought Graco pack and play instead. I can be used for sleeping and play when the baby get older. It is portable, you can put it in the bed room, move to living room, or kitchen (same stories of course).
Accessories: Child view mirror is a must have item, if only you and the baby in the car. You can buy it in mother care or ace hardware. It helps you to see the baby on his car seat. Toys will keep him busy during the trip as well as a song. You can sing or just play his nursery songs. Baby stroller hook is need it as well to make shopping easier.
At the end it is your preference. I still have a dream come true baby gear. Maybe one day if I have another baby (girl hopefully, dear husband), I will have this tandem stroller. wish. wish.wish. Oops I forgot I have another wishlist to buy, dear husband please let me buy this carrier *wink-wink.
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