Comments on: The New Parent Sticker Shock http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/07/07/the-new-parent-sticker-shock/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:31:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Alex http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/07/07/the-new-parent-sticker-shock/comment-page-1/#comment-29328 Alex Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:43:35 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=824#comment-29328 Babies can be nearly free if you do elimination communication, cosleeping, babywearing, and breastfeeding. Babies can be nearly free if you do elimination communication, cosleeping, babywearing, and breastfeeding.

]]> By: Canadian Dream http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/07/07/the-new-parent-sticker-shock/comment-page-1/#comment-29321 Canadian Dream Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:40:28 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=824#comment-29321 Darryl, Great point. Thanks for adding it. Caitlin, Opps! Thanks for finding the typo. I've fixed that one and another I found while reading the post again. Tim Darryl,

Great point. Thanks for adding it.

Caitlin,

Opps! Thanks for finding the typo. I’ve fixed that one and another I found while reading the post again.

Tim

]]> By: Caitlin http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/07/07/the-new-parent-sticker-shock/comment-page-1/#comment-29315 Caitlin Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:11:32 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=824#comment-29315 So true! The one I think most parents fall victim to the most is #2. The baby doesn't care if it's wearing a brand new Guess brand sleeper or a hand-me down no-name one from a friend/relative. Though your third statement in that point contradicts the first. "<i>The baby could care less what it is sleeping in.</i>". Just a tiny typo, I think! The baby <i>couldn't</i> care less. If it could care less, then it means that it does care. ;) I also agree with Daryll - cloth diapers can save a bundle! they also look really adorable. My friends with the 1-year old use cloth, and they have a rainbow of colours, so the baby always has a diaper to match her outfit. A little yellow cloth diaper under a little yellow dress is just too cute. So true!
The one I think most parents fall victim to the most is #2. The baby doesn’t care if it’s wearing a brand new Guess brand sleeper or a hand-me down no-name one from a friend/relative.

Though your third statement in that point contradicts the first. “The baby could care less what it is sleeping in.“. Just a tiny typo, I think! The baby couldn’t care less. If it could care less, then it means that it does care. ;)

I also agree with Daryll – cloth diapers can save a bundle! they also look really adorable. My friends with the 1-year old use cloth, and they have a rainbow of colours, so the baby always has a diaper to match her outfit. A little yellow cloth diaper under a little yellow dress is just too cute.

]]> By: M Wilson http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/07/07/the-new-parent-sticker-shock/comment-page-1/#comment-29259 M Wilson Tue, 07 Jul 2009 18:09:19 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=824#comment-29259 Being at the end of my son's first year I can completely relate to each of these points. A lot of new parents fall into the trap of believing they "need" everything in the baby section which is just not true. The best thing I realized was that you have time to prepare for things: you get 9 months to get your newborn things together, you get another 8 months to childproof your electrical and low-hanging hazards, etc. Most people seem to wait until the last minute and then try to scrounge up the money to do everything at once. Being at the end of my son’s first year I can completely relate to each of these points. A lot of new parents fall into the trap of believing they “need” everything in the baby section which is just not true.

The best thing I realized was that you have time to prepare for things: you get 9 months to get your newborn things together, you get another 8 months to childproof your electrical and low-hanging hazards, etc. Most people seem to wait until the last minute and then try to scrounge up the money to do everything at once.

]]> By: Darryl http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/07/07/the-new-parent-sticker-shock/comment-page-1/#comment-29255 Darryl Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:49:37 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=824#comment-29255 When my wife and I had our first we made the choice to use cloth diapers - never mind name brand disposables. The cost is significantly less, even accounting for increased washing and they are no more hassle than emptying the garbage daily. Good for the environment and good for the pocket book. Otherwise, I agree with the baby gift thing - wait until the gifts are done to go shopping - you probably won't need to. For us, this has continued through birthdays and Christmas...I don't really buy many clothes for my 2 year old. Also, ask specifically for toys that are free from batteries. Not having the noise or having to replace the batteries regularly will make life cheaper and calmer. When my wife and I had our first we made the choice to use cloth diapers – never mind name brand disposables. The cost is significantly less, even accounting for increased washing and they are no more hassle than emptying the garbage daily. Good for the environment and good for the pocket book. Otherwise, I agree with the baby gift thing – wait until the gifts are done to go shopping – you probably won’t need to. For us, this has continued through birthdays and Christmas…I don’t really buy many clothes for my 2 year old. Also, ask specifically for toys that are free from batteries. Not having the noise or having to replace the batteries regularly will make life cheaper and calmer.

]]> By: DabCan http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/07/07/the-new-parent-sticker-shock/comment-page-1/#comment-29251 DabCan Tue, 07 Jul 2009 14:03:33 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=824#comment-29251 Great post, I'm expecting a baby in a couple of months so very well timed. I think checking kijiji and craigslist is a great way to save money, I've seen chariots and strollers for 1/3 to 1/2 of the price of new ones. Great post, I’m expecting a baby in a couple of months so very well timed. I think checking kijiji and craigslist is a great way to save money, I’ve seen chariots and strollers for 1/3 to 1/2 of the price of new ones.

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