finally an actual BUDGET video. Thank you so much! I am a FTM and my baby is due Jan 2022 and every "budget" video has been full of pricey items one cannot buy on a non influencer salary... This has been so helpful!! :)
I feel you on this. From the gender reveal to baby showers, I don’t know why ppl overdo it and I’m sure not everyone can afford 500$ in balloon decor alone. I’m one of those. I’d rather spend those on the baby.
I’m a first time mom due in October and I have been so overwhelmed looking at all the different videos of essentials and nursery tours and feeling like I’m not as good of a mom if I don’t have all that other expensive stuff. But this helped me so much with perspective, my baby just wants to be loved and cared for. He won’t notice if he has all this other crap 🥺❤️
@@heidiTourayOMG YES. Me, i only have a stroller, 6 clothes, carrier, burp clothes, swaddle,tub, portable baby car seat, 1 feeding bottle and hygiene health stuffs. No need to have a crib for me since i have a king size zen bed(no rise bed, matress and no leg bed frame) beside a wall. I sleep alone too.
Kelly Kawaguchi congratulations I’m a first time mum as well I’m due in dec. I been doing a lot of research on the absolute necessary‘s and I’ve also found out there’s a lot of them that you could just use as a DIY that’s super cheap and you’re getting the same kind of results I’m not gonna lie. Lol. Plus with Covid in people are at work never really know so it’s a very smart idea I think desert looking around on what is absolutely necessary what’s not necessary you don’t always have to have the big bucks items. I found a lot of my big items on Facebook marketplace for dirt dirt cheap
I’ve been going to all the thrift stores in town since I got pregnant and buying up whatever cute baby clothes I could find. Due in 8 weeks and we already have a hamper full! There’s no reason to spend more than $2 on something they can only wear for a month.
I LOVE the message at the end of the video! It’s very easy for our brain to switch to a negative place and start thinking that we don’t have this and that, instead of realizing ALL the good things we have! Like such a underrated and not so appreciated thing as ...a roof over our heads and food on the table!🙌🏼 May God bless you all!
I just found out I’m pregnant, and this video calms me so much about the fears of not providing enough for my baby. You made me realize I don’t need a lot of the unnecessary stuff, just keep it simple. Thank you ❤️
Yes yes yes I agree with buying used especially if it's still in good condition! Also don't be shy excepting stuff from friends and family who have recently had children as well! If you don't have a changing table,get a portable changing pad for traveling and change baby on the bed.
From a concerned Mom, I wouldn't buy a carseat used. The one reason is, if it has been in an auto accident it's considered damaged by NHTSA. Not eveyone will be honest about everything. I know about the NHTSA laws because my husband and I were rear ended by someone doing 40mph. We had to replace my daughter's booster seat because of this. The other guy's insurance paid for the replacement.
Most insurance companies make you send pictures of the old carseat with the stickers peeled off and straps cut. This greatly helps limit the amount of carseats that are sold after an accident.
Thank you so much, I am going to be a mom for the first time and I am 7 months now and feeling overwhelming... I really just want what is more essential don't want to spend to much and save to be with my baby longer... this really helps thank you again 😁
A lot of good advice here especially with getting certain baby stuff used and being more minimalist, but the dock-a-tot and snuggle me pillows are NOT made for sleeping. They are a SIDS/suffocation risk! They are even banned in certain countries like Canada.
@@keanuk6171 If baby turns (and cant roll themselves back over) and face ends up on the side, its a suffocation risk. Could you imagine trying to sleep/breathe for more than 30 seconds with your face smashed into a pillow? And with less developed lungs? Yes, we don't know much about the why behind SIDS, but this clearly poses a risk. Same reason you don't have blankets or stuffed animals where baby sleeps until they're able to roll over/move/push something out of the way consistently. And just because kids have been fine when using products, it doesn't mean they're actually safe. You can drive around in a vehicle never wearing a seatbelt and still be perfectly happy and healthy, but in the instant you find yourself in a predicament, you realize its an unsafe practice because of what CAN happen. "Know better, do better." Just because parents used to have their kids in cars without carseats, seat belts, in the front seat with airbags, etc. does NOT mean we should continue to do it. We know better now. If something doesn't happen even though its a possibility and it 'proves your point', that is called confirmation bias.
This was so interesting to me. I had my babies in the 1980’s. I didn’t use a third of that stuff and we were fine. I breastfed and we did use cloth diapers. Baby slept with me.
Due with my second in five weeks. My friend looked at me like I had five heads when I said I wasn’t doing a nursery and that I was using a pack and play... I learned and wasted so much money with my first. I have all my essentials and that is plenty.
As a first time mama to be (32 weeks pregnant right now), I really appreciate this video! So helpful. You are also a very reassuring person and I needed the reminder that I don’t need it all now :) thank you!!
Thank you! Perfect and straight to the point! I am a first time mom expecting a baby girl and that was extremely helpful. My stress level towards nursery prepping dropped down. Thank you.
This is definitely a rant but lord her age has nothing to do with the post, ironically it’s the one thing some people probably choose to pay attention too from her comment🤣Being a young mother/parents now days is nearly the norm and doesn’t have to define you. For some it’s a ‘mistake’ and for other it’s an intentional choice either way it’s okay. My husband and I (my high school sweet heart) got pregnant with our 1st daughter during the middle of our senior year. We still graduated and both managed to have full time jobs. Shortly after our daughter was born we got married, moved away from most of our family for a better job opportunity, and built a 1bed 1 bath studio by hand attached to a family members house. Less then two years later we found out we were expecting our 2nd we then purchased and paid off our first real home(not the best place or area but atleat it was a real home) all before the age 21. Now another 2 years later we are expecting our 3rd, in the process of purchasing a brand new home and land, we own both of our cars, and have 0 debt. We both have 6 figure careers, and own an upcoming dream business. We did it all without help and we are ironically the most successful from both of our families. All of these accomplishments before the age of 24. I’d admit not everyone is as lucky or choose to make the right decisions for their families, but not every teen parent is a disappointment. It certainly time people start to recognize being a real parent has no defining age as long as your take care of what you created! Some are fortunate enough to produce a lavish life for their family others have may have no choice other then the economic route, either way it’s okay, because atleat they are taking care of theirs! Many late 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s ect can’t provide a stable household and yet they don’t receive as much shit as a teen/young parent.
Eek that is not a bassinet 🤦🏼♀️ I know people have a lot of different opinions, but those snuggle me/dock a tot things are not safe for baby to sleep for long stretches of time or unattended. I love your simple approach though and I definitely plan to go the same route.
I agree. I think the Dock a Tots will become like the Rock n Plays - a popular baby sleep item that's actually not safe and is later discontinued. Also, the Dock a Tot states that it's not to be put inside a bassinet or pack n play.
Snuggle me is not safe for unsupervised sleeping. Its safe for baby to nap in when supervised not for overnight sleeping it has warnings of this when purchasing online. These warnings should be taken seriously as death is a possible outcome. Not trying to undermine anyone it just scares me to see people buying snuggle me/dockatot instead of bassinets for their babies. Both come with a warning that it is only safe for supervised sleep
Thank God for your video! I’m a first time mom (35 weeks) and definitely getting stressed as budget and space are an issue for the nursery. Everywhere I looked for suggestions, it wasn’t on budget or minimal… then I found your video. I could just hug you! I feel like I can relax now. I was literally in tears last night because I didn’t know what to do about not having an actual changing table. Thank you so much for this video.
Really appreciate that you’re looking for quality and affordability over aesthetics. I can tell you’ve kept only what you truly need and what works for you and a few new splurges and that’s it! Thank you!
This video was so helpful! There’s so many gadgets and stuff that people recommend, it can be so overwhelming as a first time mom. Trying to keep it simple and affordable so thank you for this awesome content!
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY 🌹💕 Thank you so much for sharing your tips for new mothers!!! There's nothing like speaking from experience!! You have everything down to the finest detail!! That's going to help do many moms!!!! You are so beautiful and I hope and pray you have a fast and painless delivery and please take care and stay safe and healthy 💕💗
I love this video so much!! So honest and realistic ! I spent so much money and thought I needed all these gadgets with my first baby. Now 34 weeks with my second pregnancy and I realize I didn’t need half of the things I thought I did! This video just reiterated all of my thoughts! Thank you!
Good luck! I had a boy then girl and a surprise (boy) for our third baby and was set up pretty much exactly the same as you. It’s amazing how much I had for our first and how little I needed by the time the third cam along lol.
I used the lounger pillow with my son since he was a preemie and it was absolutely awesome! If he got a cold, he could nap in it during the day and it held him up enough to encouragr him to move around. Worked great for tummy time too!
I love that you found a used carseat and Chicco is one of the top rated xarseats for safety. I had a friend bless me with a new one yesterday and I am so so thankful fort just.
I’m due in 5 weeks and this video was super helpful! The ending almost made me tear up for some reason but then again- everything does right now 😂 i love your videos!
Love it! I love how simple you made this! I’m on baby number 3 and these videos get outrageous! I feel better that I have these things and that’s it! No big shower so it’s us and my family sending stuff they want to buy new but I totally was game for buying used! Great tips!
First time momma and being induced in 2.5 weeks. I've watched this video multiple times. It makes me feel less anxious about items I might "need". I have my baby shower in a week. On my bed side nursery I have diapers, wipes, gripe water, a couple NB zipper onesies, a couple swaddles, some burp cloths, nail clippers, snacks, electrolytes, diaper cream, and 2 bottles in case I need them. Tylenol & Motrin, my vitamins so I remember to take them & some powder drinks that have caffeine in them. Nursing pads & breastmilk bags In my nightstand I have clothes, extra swaddles and burp cloths and 2 baby blankets. Only thing I really need is a little trash can for the diapers. I don't think I need anything else.
Abby, I'm so excited for you and your family, I love that you buy second hand and don't need a whole bunch of gadgets and gear. So often you see moms with bag loads of stuff and it all looks so cumbersome. Good luck Abby, keeping my fingers crossed that little baba will arrive soon. xxxx
I so agree with you about Baby Magic as the best smelling lotion! I used only Baby Magic on my kids as babies. They are now 22 and 20 years old. One other thing I always recommend to moms is Balmex with zinc bum cream. It is the only diaper rash cream I used after I found none of the others worked well. You're a great preparer!
love a real home. My room i use a hanging shelf for baby stuff and my bottom drawer becomes baby's. Then a caddy similar to yours for goodies that aren't bedding or clothes. Gotta do what works! I have bigger kids in other rooms and baby rooms w us for about 10m sometimes more.
I just found your videos and I have been trying to prep for my first, and also don't have a nursery. I have been watching nursery organizing to at least give me some ideas about what is truly essential. I try to tell people I want to so this budget friendly, and they act like I am from Mars and go babies aren't budget friendly...I am glad someone else gets it. ❤ definitely in the cleaning nesting phase at 7 months. Finally discovered the gift of sweeper dry/wet mop. I am sold.😅
First time mom , and this video helped me so much! I took a lot of things off my registry because it was a little excessive ... but thank you so much this help a lot!!❤️
We definitely get summer babies. This is our fourth baby and first boy! We invested in the forever car seats and I have a boba wrap. We use swaddle blankets as receiving blankets or buro cloths. We just didn't want extra stuff. I tried to keep it as minimal as possible. I did go with disposable diapers because of my hands (I have a disease where my hands don't always work due to inflammation). Congrats on the baby!
on our first second and last baby we always had used furniture. My first born we changed her on the couch. I got a home made basinette from Mexico. I used cloth diapers and wash cloths instead of wipes and throw away diapers, it was cheaper. I breast fed and my sons were born during the glass in the baby food, so I made my own fresh food for them every day.
Gosh! This is the most perfect realistic video!!! Currently expecting my 4th and last yr I just so happened to purge all my remaining baby gear. All. Of. It. 😫 So I'm starting from scratch. Been 6yrs since my last and I almost forgot which things were the most important. Thank you so so much!!! 🙏🏽❤️ So excited and feeling less overwhelmed!!!
I'm currently 12 weeks pregnant with my rainbow baby (baby #3, after #2 ended in an 8 week miscarriage), and my first "baby" is now almost 16! I purged most of my baby stuff about 8 years ago, as I thought I was done having kids. Then, I lost the rest of what I'd saved in a messy divorce 5.5 years ago, so I'm literally starting ALL over again with this baby (I remarried almost 3 years ago)! This baby was a total surprise, so I'm still kind of in shock, but we are so happy and excited! I know your comment is a year old, but best of luck to you!
Hi! I am having my second baby girl this Saturday on the 4th of December and your video is the best I have seen. I have seen your video several times too 🥰! Thanks for the tips it made me feel more prepared. I am sooo nervous and happy at the same time. Have a lovely day! 😍🥰
I just found you. You touched my heart ❤️. I love your energy. I am a mom of 5!!! I had 3 girls first and was super happy and 10 years later I desired a baby boy and tho h really hard ... how much does this mean to me... how important is it.... come to find out I was really serious and the baby fever didn’t go away. I decided to remove my IUD and giving it a shot. Hoping and praying the Lord would send me a Son. God granted me that prayer and here came my son Jonas. 6 months later I realized my girls were 15 to 11 years apart from my newborn.... I decided to put it in Gods hands and wanted one more boy. 9 months later I have my last son 💖💖💖💙💙 I am complete. it is so hard to go into labor I labored long hours and I’m allergic to epidural. The reason why I’m sharing this is because I would like to let you know I will be praying for your labor and recovery to go well may you & baby be well. Having a baby is a huge blessing and such an exciting moment. I enjoy being a mom and I admire how creative your meal budgeting is, there how I found you lol I could use your tips. You have a new subscriber. Glad I found 💖 keep us posted. Bye I’m in Midland Texas so hope you do a meet and greet one day !!!!!
This is the most helpful video I've seen! You definitely answered so many questions that other videos brought up lol. Thank you for making this video. I'll definitely be saving it to rewatch again and again!!!
2 mins into this video I already adore you! Buy used! This is my second baby, but they are 15 years apart. I swore if I ever had another baby I was not getting everything new... it can be a waste... you end up spending more when they are older so save while you can.
Can I just say I love this video soooo much! This is so realistic. I’m on baby #2 almost five years later. So I’ve been watching these kinds of videos because there’s so many new and different brands and products to try. I totally understand if you got it why not spend it how you choose but some of the videos can be disheartening because they will include such expensive must haves that I do not have the budget for haha! Like 200$ bouncers, and the Snoo bassinets. Even the 4 moms brand is way out of my budget lol clearly I know I don’t need these things or I can find cheaper substitutes I’m just appreciating your more realistic approach here. 🥰
Something I thought of when I have a baby one day is imma buy 1 pack of preemie diapers and 1 or 2 preemie outfits on clearance cause you never know. I've had quite a few people come into Walmart and ask where preemie stuff is cause they have a grandchild born early.
Thank you for this video! I am due in 10 weeks with my first baby and feeling a bit overwhelmed with what I was thinking I needed. Also a little breastfeeding advice is needed, no classes or anything is being offered due to this whole world conundrum going on so this was great a out my nesting at ease a bit!
This is actually the best newborn essentials video i've seen! I didn't think I needed all that other stuff. I've been freaking out as most of my family live in another country so its been kind of tricky - my friends all have soooo much stuff for their kids and i'm always thinking its not really all that necessary.
My first child I got lucky and received EVERYTHING second hand. Only thing was something I received from a church member, she gave me a carseat. When she saw me using it at church she pretty much wailed and screamed in agony.. little did I know, it belonged to her deceased son (non carseat related reason). I felt terrible, she ended up apologizing for scaring me (there was no need, she had every right to feel that way) but I felt bad, although it was all I had so I used it. She liked that I put everything to good use. Very sweet woman. Anyway, that's my story.
Thank you for making this baby is going to be here soon and we don't have an extra room so I'm trying to make space in our room so this was so nice to see I'm not alone:)
I love this video SOOOOO MUCH! I followed your advise and bought a couple of items used and or got as handy downs and then was able to splurge on the items I really wanted! Kept it basic but still got everything I needed. Thank you! Best baby prep video!
Great video! I’m due in November with our first and I’m starting to think/buy stuff. I’m trying to be smart and realistic about what we need especially as we live in a small space and I kept thinking that I need a cot, when in actual fact a pack n play with the changer will do that job! Thanks for saving me ££££!
Just hit that subscribe button! Happy I found you and this video! I’m due in December with our first, husband and I are waiting to find out gender till birth too!!!! Yay! Love your easy organizing! This helped me and my list for sure.
You’re like a super mom! This was the most helpful and informative video I have seen. I really needed this cause I have no clue what to get or what I will need! Thank you! 💜
