I wasnt one of those kids who dreamed of being a mommy.
In fact, I didnt particularly like children.
But that changed when I was faced with a positive pregnancy test.
Hiles’ daughter Rose sits in the family’s secondhand double stroller, a model that can be pushed while jogging or converted to trail behind a bicycle. Photo courtesy of Catherine Hiles
Then, in 2017, my husband Ben and I decided to try for a second baby.
This time we knew what to expect.
However, I found out that didnt mean we wouldnt need to spendanymoney on baby items.
I went back and forth on buying a double jogging stroller when I was pregnant with Liam.
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Regardless, I stocked up on new nipples for the bottles I had so I would be prepared.
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We bought a different brand and he gave them the thumbs-up (though not literally).
I soon discovered that the cross-body style was impractical and uncomfortable, so we opted for a backpack instead.
I threw the bag out and bought a new one, sticking to the backpack style.
As a mom of three, Kathryn Dowell splurged on a diaper bag the second time around.
I think mostly I upgraded to what I actually wanted [with my second baby], she said.
[With] the first, I was guessing and going off other peoples experience.
Most of the moms I asked agreed.
Baby Carrier
Ababy carrieris one of the biggest essentials for any parent, in my opinion.
With Rose, I registered for a Moby Wrap and called it a day.
I used the carrier until Rose was about two and a half and refused to be carried anymore.
With Liam, I sold my pink LILLE baby carrier and opted for a black and white one instead.
I also purchased a quality ring sling to keep in the car for grocery shopping and other quick trips.
She also purchased another set of swaddle blankets for her second daughter.
Although I had saved all Roses baby clothes, there werent many I could use for Liam.
Margrafs essential items included sanitizing wipes, Diaper Genie refills, baby wipes and diaper cream.
Now that her babies are older, she still uses the subscription for household items like toilet paper.
But stick to the essentials and your new addition doesnt have to mean breaking the bank.
Catherine Hiles is a proud mother of two adorable kids.
She freelances in her spare time, in addition to reading, running and cooking food containing hidden vegetables.
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