Baby Products I Regret Buying 2020 | And What I Wish I Bought Instead 

For $1500 the Snoo better tuck me in and cook me breakfast in the morning

They must have updated the manual because loading the car seat into the ru-vid.comUgkxIG_q-ZqgbzYXwbeApK3AybegDUy4f2fF double stroller was mentioned in the manual (unlike previous comments/reviews). The undercarriage basket is quite large but it is difficult to access when the back rider is reclined, however my toddler usually doesn't fall asleep in the stroller these days so I haven't had an issue. I was amazed by how smooth the ride was and how easily I was able to maneuver the stroller in small spaces. My toddler loves that she can see her baby sister (see photo) during the ride :) Plus you can't beat the price! I have only loaded it once in my car and it is fairly light but my mother wouldn't be able to lift it in.

I truly appreciate your honesty in this video about how, as a first time mom, you cared too much about how things looked. I have been watching a ton of videos like these and cannot fathom the amount of money people are willing to spend on products that are not as good as others just because they're cuter. I feel this comes from a want to "keep up with the Joneses" so I am very thankful that there is a person who is being honest and saying "looks aren't everything."

My first born didn’t like the calming setting most times with the snoo either... however, you can program it in the app so that it doesn’t go to those higher calming levels. Essentially, you can just use it for its baseline rocking motion. You can also set it for the wheening setting and just use the noise. We used this to transition our guy to the crib - and overall it worked well.

You can change that setting on the snoo by locking it on baseline or whatever level you want it at. It won’t increase levels if it’s locked even when baby cries. We absolutely loved the snoo and it was such a godsend in the first few months.

Spot on. I bought all my baby stuff in neutral colours. Fast forward abit and now my lounge looks like a playroom 😄

The angelcare bath seat is by far my favorite baby product. In the winter time it was super cold and water would cool much quicker if there wasn’t a lot of water. So being able to fill the tub with as much water needed kept the water at the desirable temperature longer.

Hey girl! I am a second time mom with a newborn baby girl, and we have loved the “Graco Duet Sway Swing LX + Bouncer - Camilla”. It has been so great! We love that the seat comes off, and I can carry it around the house with me for her to sit in while I do things.

This is so helpful! I’m 32 weeks with my first and really starting to feel the crazy nesting urges...good to know what didn’t work for others!!

We actually didn’t buy a bassinet for our baby. There’s just no room for a bunch of extra stuff at our house and I didn’t want to spend money on something we didn’t absolutely need. We just use his Graco pack and play in our room and it has been great! I love that we can move it around to set him in it and we use it for travel so it has been a great purchase!

I loved my basic $60 or $70 Fisher Price bassinet and I'll use it again for my second daughter later this year. Also loved swaddle wraps! And the Angelcare bath insert! But babies can be so different so I'm glad to hear other experiences.

Also!! We love our pack n play! We have a Graco brand one with a drop in bassinet piece that our baby sleeps in at night in our bedroom. We’ve used it on trips and we’ve lowered the mattress pad to the bottom for a safe space to play etc. Check out the Boppy comfy fit carrier it has the look of a complicated Solly wrap but goes on much easier with a buckle around the waist.

My son loves the graco glider! I originally wanted the mama roo as well and was talked out of it by so many of my friends with kids. They all recommended this one and it’s a dream at getting him to go to sleep and keeping him sleep while I get things done!

Thank you SOOOOo much for this video. You answered ALL of my questions I had on my mind lately!!

The swaddle that goes with the SNOO is awesome and it also has snaps that allow the arms out when baby can no longer be swaddled. You can also buy them without the “wings” that are attached to connect the swaddle to the snoo bassinet.

I do hope you will be looking for these extra items you plan to get for the second from marketplace or second hand because so much is already out there, to help reduce waste and other mums out too.

I love my Angel hair baby bath recliner, but I NEVER used it in the tub. I used it nearly everyday in the shower from about a month old. My son loved the water and he would be so content just being with me instead of screaming while he waited for me to rush and get out the shower to get back to him. I didn’t think it was intended for the 🛀.

I’ve never agreed with a regrets/favorites video as much as I have yours!! The snoo, the swing, the baby bath! I wish I had bought a double travel system and rocker as well. I’m on my 3rd now and we are trying out the arms reach bassinet, the graco duet connect swing and I got a really sturdy rocking chair off of facebook market place for 75 bucks! Pretty excited! I love my solly baby wraps and baby bjorn mini for the newborn phase. I used my wildbird ring sling a lot with my first but not so much my second (he was so heavy!). I want to check out the Lillelight carrier with this one because I’m not a fan of bulky structured carriers but do like the back carry options. Also we have used the guava lotus travel crib, super easy to setup and tote around. And the munchkin baby bath is my fave!!

The angel bath support worked good for us because my son was soooo scared floating in the water while one of us was holding him and he was too big for baby bath. This was THE ANSWER and no more drama 😇 super for us 😉

3rd time mom here. I live in a small space with mine. I have a 4 year old, a 2 year old, and I'm due with baby girl in july. With my first I bought SO MANY things that I never used. Things I regret buying - baby towels and wash rags, baby bath seats, changing table (I just ended up using the bed) baby gowns, lots and lots of baby socks, baby shoes (seriously they don't walk that young!) baby swings, mine have hated them all except the glider. and probably a few other things Things I loved - My arms reach co sleeper, my graco glider, a pillow that i can just sit baby on, my joovy glass bottles and my dr brown glass bottles, my joovy stroller that could fit up to 3 kids. A really good all in one carseat. lilly baby carrier, my 4moms playpen, seriously go look it up! A simple baby bouncer. My second loved to bounce and a simple jumper. My joovy spoon, my first got to use this but my second couldn't use it due to no space. The joovy stroller, quill I think..., is able to fit up to 3. The problem I had is that even though I have a 4 and a 2 year old, my 4 year old out grew that thing LONG ago. I ended up giving it to my neighbors. Those are some things on the top of my head.

The graco gliders are my favorite swings. Both my boys loved it, and it was nice that they plug into the wall so you don’t have to replace batteries often too.

Hey Alleiy, Quick tip as a four month snoo parent user. If you put the snoo in the manual, it won't rump up the rocking when the baby cries; the rocking speed won't be affected by any noise or movement

For pack and plays, the guava family lotus. Not only is it pretty, it is more functional than the average pack and play because the mattress goes to the floor and the side opens up, so their isn't a weight limit. even when kids get bigger, it can be used as something they can easily crawl in and out of to nap without climbing over the top. There isn't a risk of breaking if they like to jump either. Added bonus is the bassinet attachment which we use as our "downstairs" and travel bassinet when we have a tiny baby.

I love love love the night gowns. It made everything so much easier

Currently 27+3 and binging all of your videos! Sooo informative and to the point! Thank you so much 💕

I was on the fence about a pack and play too. I asked my sister in law and she said it was a must to get - she still uses it for her 3-year-old.

My two boys are going to be 17 months apart, I'm due in April. Life is crazy! A cheap Costco brand pack-n-play or a little more expensive Evenflo both are great. I liked the Costco one for sleeping once my baby outgrew his bassinet but still needed a place to sleep in our bedroom. It is smaller but very sturdy. Our Evenflo pack-n-play was largeish and I put it in the kitchen and would use it outdoors when I needed to get stuff done and didn't want my son running around everywhere. It was a bit more wabbley but I did get it as a handy-me-down and one piece was coming loose. I will probably re-buy my own this time around.

Angelcare bath was great for me and the wife because our baby hated a bathtub for some reason like at all so I ended up buying angelcare and by using the detachable shower head give her showers she literally laughs and genuinely loves it

First time father here.. thank you for this! You just eliminated my wife’s and I’s to buy list lol she’s happy to be more guided and save more money too! Thank you 🙏🏽

My son LOVED the Ingenuity InLighten Cradling Plug-In Swing with LightBeams Mobile!!! He was so heartbroken when he got too big for it. In fact, we saved it for baby number 2 because he loved it that much.

I'm a 3rd time mom, the BEST swing is the Fisher-Price snugabunny or any of their snuga-animal swings!! It is super soft and comfy and has 2 swing positions: side to side and front to back. It also has quite a few music options, a mirror for them to look at themselves in, and a mobile with toys for them to watch and later, play with. My kids LOVED/LOVE this swing!

Absolutely completely agree with you about the nail clippers! We started using the cuticle trimmers when baby was like 2wks old and people thought we were nuts. Also as far as the PNP I definitely would not waste money getting a fancy one like 4moms or the nuna. We have a graco and use it everyday. If you're looking for containment and not necessarily sleeping I'd recommend a tent from the California beach co. Edited to add - we have the halo swivel bassinest and HATE it. The idea of the swivel is great except for the fact that unless the top is lined up with the base directly in the middle it is lopsided and uneven. I saw after we received it plenty of other parents had the same dissatisfaction with it.

With the baby swing, I bought a lightly used one which was perfect because it was very easy to just donate it after my daughter grew out of it. The swings are so hard to store so I liked that I wasn’t super invested with the swing and could give it away and not store it.

Definitely agree with most every item you mentioned! We also have the angel care bath seat but the side opening can be a trap for baby legs to get caught in so I'd share with everyone to be careful if you ever put your baby in the water next to it for washing their back/bottom. I got the solly wrap and it takes so long to get it on just for my baby to cry more than half the time he's in it, so I'll look into your recommendation!

Loving these videos! Baby regrets are my favorite to watch 😊

Great video Ally! Thanks for sharing what products you wish you wouldn’t have bought the first time around!

We used the Graco Simple Sway Swing with my son and it worked great for us...and it’s neutral so it doesn’t look crazy in our house. But even more than that I loved the Baby Bjorn bouncer. Its so easy to move around the house or fold up if you don’t need it. If I could only buy one it would for sure be that bouncer!

I’m so glad I got the Guava Lotus travel crib. It’s superrr light weight and love that the case can be strapped as a backpack for hands free. It’s currently in our master bathroom so my 10 month old can hang out safely while I shower.

The old fashioned large wind up crank swing!! Was the best! The clicking sound worked for all my 5 kids at Grandma's house... If you can find one in eBay ... Get IT!! 😁❤️

My friend suggested and raves about the inequity swing and rocker from Walmart. It swings right to left and the chair can turn so it can swing front to back too, it has white noise and a bunch of different lullabies, it plugs in and can be battery powered. Also, the actual seat comes off the swing that can be brought around the house and turns into a rocker. I’m so excited to use it! It’s also white and light grey and doesn’t have all the bright ugly 90’s colours lol win, win!

Fisher price peek a boo fox cradle and swing - swings baby in both directions, has music and mobile - large and bulky, but lots of great reviews. Also, I love the Blooming Bath for babies. You use a sink, a very little amount of water, and then hang the flower to dry. No bending over or huge amounts of water needed to wash baby, and it keeps the sink comfy for baby.

Guava lotus crib is the best one I've ever used. (Pregnant with baby number 4) and I will have used it for the last 2 babies. It is so lightweight and so easy to fold up and set up.

Helpful video. Thanks. We're about to have our second as well. I've also worked in childcare many years. I feel like pack and plays are not something where you need to spend a lot of money unless the baby is sleeping in it every night. We like to travel so we used ours a great deal. I don't remember the exact one we used. Biggest thing is something that's easy to move, set up and break down (especially when visiting my parents two story house). Wheels are great to slide across floor. We hated the extra changing table that attaches to top because they're too short and you have to hunch over to change a diaper and it killed our back (I'm 5'6"). I dont think the bassinet is that important either as they normally have two height settings like a crib. However if you're interested in either of those features I did use one that flips with a button that was practical (plastic changing pad on one side and flips for newborn bassinet on the other). Extra cubbies that hang on side is nice. The pack and plays are essential for travel for us, and a safe place to put baby because we have a 2 year old and a big clumsy dog. Congrats on baby #2!

I love how real you are in your videos . Another great video alliy ♥️

I’m so so so glad you made this video!! I agree with basically everything you said and I was so bummed that the snoo didn’t work better for our little guy but we are also keeping it for our next one because I’m hoping it works better! We also ended up getting the mamaroo but I ended up getting baby bjorn bouncer and loved it!! We also ended up getting a rocking glider from delta children (ava upholstered glider) but we got it through a bundle so it wasn’t too expensive. I think it was a glider, mattress, and 4 in 1 crib for 600. Anyway super interested to hear what you end up getting for baby number 2!

on my second infant, so we never buy swings. we buy rockers.. with vibration. why? because we dont want our baby to have to be rocked to sleep. but if we choose to for a short time we can. as for swaddles, we use muslin blankets. they can be used as towels, burp cloths and feeding covers as well as just a blanket. its breathable if it falls to the babys face and cool.

I just had my third- first time trying a WildBird sling and we love it! I recommend the Graco Travel Lite pack n play.

We have the Graco duet connect swing/bouncer. I really like it bc it's not crazy ugly bc the colors are neutral but the seat detaches and you can use it as a bouncer (that vibrates). Which is nice bc the swings aren't easy to move around but if I need bring baby in the kitchen or bathroom while I shower, she can sit in that.

We have a whale shaped baby bath from Target that has a mesh sling inside it for the baby to sit in, it is much easier to fill and you can use it in the tub or on your counter top but the mesh gets kinda gross! I feel like it never properly dries out and gets mildewy. That’s why we like using the angel care tub in the kitchen sink, less water too!

Yes the mamaroo is one we regret too. We got the 4moms pack in play with bassinet. They have a newer one that the bassinet is larger I wish that one was available at the time because he outgrew the bassinet so fast (he was 21.5” long at birth). He hated sleeping in the pack and play though but we did use that for play. Also it was hard for me to reach in to grab him (I’m short). This time we are buying the nestig bassinet to crib conversion because the bed is longer so he can stay in their longer then convert to crib once he starts rolling over. If you find a swing you like please share.

Lock the SNOO on baseline and get the “shorty legs” so it’s not as tall.

A must have for me is the Graco dream glider. It worked wonders for my baby girl. When everything else failed, the glider would be the only thing to help put her to sleep. A must have if you want to get any sleep. Hope this helps! 😊

I just have a really simple graco pack and play with the smaller insert for when they are really small and then the little baby holder and changing table for the top and I love it ! It’s simple and on the smaller side but I love the changing table part that Was awesome being able to have a changing table and his bassinet all in the same space.

Appreciate this video so much. I usually don't comment, but I think this video deserves one. Thank you!

I know this is an old video but you are not supposed to fill the water up into that baby bath. You simply can put a swaddle or towel over the baby and keep it wet to keep them warm when they’re a newborn and then just rinse them.

We must have had the same baby, I agree with all of these!! Including wishing we bought a travel system that converts to two kids. We did use that baby bath, though, and it worked very well in the sink with the hand sprayer and a washcloth on his body to keep him warm.

You were asking about the swing...we got this and it’s amazing (from Target). And it’s not obnoxious looking either Ingenuity™ Boutique Collection Swing 'n Go™ Portable Swing

The rocker is on my regrets list, because my baby preferred being bounced on the yoga ball😂 he hates being rocked in a chair. Also I second the onsie thing, and that the “aesthetic first time mom” thing is literally just a moment. Lol

I bought a pack n play that has a bassinet ! Perfect all in one!! I believe it’s joovy brand

FTM here. Baby is 9 weeks and I love the gowns. They are so much easier than the zipper pajamas. I was gifted so many zipper pajamas and use them because they were gifts, but absolutely hate using them at night. When sleep deprived the last thing I want to do is unzip pajamas and take out his legs to change a diaper. It’s so much easier to lift the gown and change him.

We have a Pack N Play that has a "bassinet" attachment (essentially raises the bed up so you don't have to bend down so far). The diaper changing station on it is a joke because it's too much hassle to detach, so i just leave that part off. We love it otherwise, though. It's our primary crib and you can buy a mattress to make it a bit more comfortable for baby. I'll warn, though, that like many Graco products, the initial setup makes IKEA products look crazy simple. We also got a Graco stroller that works with our carseat carrier. I've recently discovered that i can leave the carrier out, lay the seat flat, put a blanket down for comfort, and use it as a really simple portable bed to keep my baby near me while i move around the house.

Also I highly recommend getting a rocking recliner chair as opposed to a nursery glider because the gliders aren’t very comfortable and I never wanted to spend hours in it like I needed to. This time around we got a client chair that rocks and glides for a nursery and it’s so much more comfortable that we will sit hours in it with baby 💕

I'm also expecting in February! Our 3rd. There are lots of products I won't buy for this baby. I'm going to keep it really simple and minimal. Wishing you a beautiful birthing time! ☀️ Heidi

I am so glad you’re doing vlogmas! I’m loving all of this content 😊

I have a gray swing that also has a detachable rocker with it and I love that it is not a terrible color with weird designs and It is two products in one so I don't have the clutter of two items! It is called Graco DuetSoothe Swing and Rocker it is about $120.00 on Amazon.

I'm sure you already know this now but for the snoo, in the app there's a lock button on each level that you can lock so it doesn't move from that level.

My daughter wore onesies until she startet going so the toilet. Without sleeves just as underwear 👍 Since it’s cold where we live it was good that her back was always warm

I guess living in the north where the weather is freezing for months at a time...I loved the onsies.. and if you ever used the primitive swings from 70/early80's you would have a entirely different out look on your swing choices.. also playpens vs pack n play

I got my recliner from amazon, it's a davinci one and it's a recliner, glider, and swivel chair! I also got my pack and play that has a bassinet and a diaper changing station for 120 from halo! It's the dreamnest! I love it!

This time around im buying items that have dual function. Like a Baby swing that is also a rocker or bouncer too. The pack n play instead of a bassinet, because this has the infant seat or bassinet, then a full bassinet, and a changer and caddy on it..then its a portable crib for travel too. It's a 4 in 1. 6 in 1 highchair, well because...its self explanatory...he can use it reclined while an infant..so he can be with us for family dinners..and then grows with him! Just keeping to this kind of theme because I remember with my first son..we had sooooo many things it was overwhelming and we had no space for living amongst the baby items. Of course we will have other items..but the ones mentioned really cover many and will take up less space so we have room for more! Good luck mama's!

I wouldn't stress too much about a travel system for one child when having your next. We have 5 kids with another on the way and I find that the child that's growing out of the pram, generally goes fine without needing to be in the pram. She would rather walk. Plus if you have a carry pack/wrap you can always use that. Don't beat yourself up of stress over needing a different one. You will be fine 😊 if you didn't like the travel system, then yes by all means, sell it and get one you would prefer.

I agree with the size and heaviness of the Snoo but it definitely should be used right as the baby gets home. I've heard so many stories of parents who have bought it weeks after out of desperation but by then the baby has learned to sleep elsewhere. It's a real hard transition if you don't have one ready for your first night at home. I borrowed it from my sister during my first pregnancy, no problems. I bought one for myself for this upcoming baby, so it's ready to go!

I’m a FTM and my baby is due next month, so I haven’t used it yet but the graco duet soothe swing and rocker came highly recommended to me! I have it set up and it’s not terribly ugly, haha. It’s a swing and it detaches and becomes a rocker that you can carry around easier which I love!

It's interesting how this seems to be a story of buying expensive things and then finding out that expensive doesn't always mean better.

I’m having my first baby soon and I bought a nuna demi grow stroller that converts into a double stroller. It just makes so much sense and I feel like a lot of parents waste their money on a single stroller

I have the nuna sena aire pack and play. It’s really easy to set up and take down.

I know it's cheap but my son loved the Ingenuity Comfort 2 Portable swing. My sister used it with 2 of her 3 as well and they both liked it as well. I'll be using it with my number 2 come April.

I highly recommend the Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling 'n Seat Tub. I’m having y second child and I’m getting this again. I loved that I was able to wash my baby anywhere in the house even let my baby play in it. No need to put them in the tub.. just fill it up and let them play with you near by.

Thanks for this! I’m pregnant with our third and was dead set on getting the snoo but prob will try the halo now! Thanks 😊

The 4moms breeze playard is amazing! I couldn't function without it.

I'm a mom of a 1year old girl and she loved the graco swing that also works as a rocker that was suggested by a friend.....and we think it was a good investment in our case!

Great video. Where is that console table from in the back? It’s absolutely beautiful.

nuna leaf with the grow attachment is my favorite swing

A rocker was our absolute favorite product!! Couldn’t imagine life without it

I've had 6 kids and I love the baby bath towels. I feel like adult towels are too big. I also love nightgowns. They make for easy diaper changing in the middle of the night. I agree with the nail clippers. Files are much easier.

I had one of those big ugly FP swings. My baby never liked it as a newborn. But he was pretty colicky. He came around with the swing in maybe month 3 or 4, and we pushed the limits of acceptable by having him in it (supervised) until 7 months lol. I’m an exclusive pumper and it came in great for pumping sessions. But every baby is different and you can never know what they’ll like

Yes on the pack n play! It is essential. I don't know how you did it without one for #1!

This swing (below) was our favorite baby product as a first time mom! It’s not as bulky as the other swings out there and it also doubles as a bouncer. Oh and it never looked super ugly in the home! Graco® Duet Sway™ LX Swing with Portable Bouncer

Thank you for this video! So helpful.

The munchkin Bluetooth swing! It doesn’t have a lot of ugly looking animals and prints. It’s very neutral and works great. We loved it for my niece!😁

I am a 7th time mom and I disagree about the Snoo. I think maybe your issue was you got it at 8 weeks. I have had my 7th baby in there since day 2 and it has been a lifesaver for my sleep. I have probably had every baby item made for the last 13 years. Lol. Totally agree with the ring sling. I love mine and have used it for every baby.

Just found out Iam pregnant with number 2 my daughter is 3 but with the pack and play get the one the has the newborn attachments and then u will get years of use out of it loved it , swing wise I got the one that was big with my daughter and u could change direction and you could attach ur phone for music as well she loved it

4moms baby bath tub was the best purchase I’ve ever made. The water stays warm for baby the whole time and there is a sensor telling you whether water is too cold or hot. And baby honestly loves bath time.

Thank you for this amazing video!! ♥

Out mamaroo got stuck on the highest setting as soon as we plugged it in. It lasted 2 months. My twins love these little seats that you can bounce and vibrate. We also basicly only use pjs that zip from the top down because you just have to unzip from the foot to the belly to get the diaper off. I would also highly suggest looking up cloth diapers and elimination communication. We have those baths and had the lotus flower for a sink. Sinks are actually too gross to me so didnt use it. We just do what you do or I get in with them. Only get 1 bath towel. I use onesies now that they are 6 months. I hated them when littler. We have the baby file because cutting is scary for me.

ur makeup looks bomb!

I love my graco swing and so does he, it is still pretty big tho. I tried a few nail clippers and the ones I think that worked great were playtex clippers! Also liked the same baby bath you had but we didn’t fill our tub up too much but probably will try a small blow up tub bc I have it. Definitely wouldn’t get baby towels if I were to make a registry again. We didn’t use our pack n play with COVID we didn’t travel

Do you mind if I ask where did you buy the dresser at behind you

For swaddles or sleepsacks, I highly recommend that you only get one of each kind until you figure out what your baby likes. Our baby hated any swaddle/sleepsack that constricted her arms in any way.

The graco soothe and sway swing is like $100 and AMAZING