What things to buy...

What things would you buy prior to pregnancy for bubs, if you see a good deal around somewhere? I am looking at places like TradeMe and just various other deals and have *permission* (used in its loosest term!!) if I see a really good deal to get it. I have been looking at clothes as well, but I know we'll probably get a lot of them given to us. Any suggestions welcome!

buy nothing... your taste and fashion will change and something better will always come along to replace the newest trend in baby things.

I'm kinda interested as well, as we will be in the UK next year, and will be TTC around that time. Want to get some cool english stuff.
I was going to set aside some $$ each week for the 9 months, like saving for Xmas and then get what I need when I know what I'm having etc.
I fully plan to get my baby gear off my friends as their babies will all be toddlers/pre-schoolers and not needing their cots/prams etc.
If you want inspiration go visit the Baby Factory or Baby City.

Thanks heaps I guess I'll just continue keeping an eye out and if something too good to be true comes up, I'll grab it. It may or may not happen straight away, I know that, especially with endo etc., I just worry that we won't be prepared I guess.

Thanks Jess, that means a lot

I agree that I would save the money rather than buying before hand (and this is from someone who did buy before I was pregnant!!!). Why buy something that you might not end up liking when you can save the money and earn interest?

Deb is right...tastes change, styles change, what you think you will need will quite possibly change. The amount of stuff we bought and didn't use is ridiculous.

It can be really tempting and exciting to buy stuff but honestly I personally don't think it's worth it.

Hi minik8e

My advice would be don't buy too much at all as you will be amazed how many presents you are given for your baby, I didn't have to buy anything at all for the first year of my little girl's life.

The one thing I would say to splash out on is a good pram, I have the Mountain Buggy Urban Elite and it is the best thing ever, I love it. If you could find one of those on trademe then you wouldn't regret it.
They are so light to push and we have walked sooooo many miles with it and on hiking tracks and all types of places. Have taken it to England and back and it has stood up to being carted everywhere. When I push my friend's prams I notice just how much harder they are to push and take a lot more effort to manouver.

Fleury, when you are in England I would definitely advise you to stock up on clothing there as it is so much cheaper than NZ. The supermarkets over there are massive and stock copies of designer clothing and all sorts of awesome stuff. My little girl had so much stuff from Tesco supermarker which is such great quality and you would see similar in Pumpkin Patch for about ten times the price. Off the top of my head try Asda and Tescos, and also TK Maxx is an incredible store, designer goods which have come to the end of the line so you can pick up some amazing clothing for next to nothing :-)

Good luck ladies with having your bubbas xx

Thanks Sparkles, that what a wanted to know, also be cool to have clothes that no one else has.

I'd recommend saving too but keep an eye on trademe and if you see a bargain grab it (also it's good to get a 'feel' for prices early so it's good to keep looking).

I got my cot off trademe before I was pregnant and while I felt a little sheepish at the time I believe it was well worth it. We got a great deal on an almost mint condition cot. I wouldn't recommend buying clothing though (unless you just fall in love with something) as you will get heaps! My sister has gone nutso at Pumpkin Patch a few times already.

Hey Kate!

How exciting for you!

I would totally suggest buying mall vouchers, this is what my friend did when they decided TTC. It ended up taking them a year to fall pregnant but every week she got a $20 mall voucher - quite a good idea really!