tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099250486646105867.post1270505920151315648..comments2023-07-31T23:32:35.262+10:00Comments on Randomly Yours, Julia: Babies: Back to Basics or Buying the Best?Julia Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05663035052450460855noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099250486646105867.post-34268113800134598442009-08-02T01:39:02.146+10:002009-08-02T01:39:02.146+10:00When my babies were brand new, I wanted to get nic...When my babies were brand new, I wanted to get nice things for them. I did what I could, which for some, would not have been nice enough, while for others maybe it seemed really nice. <br><br>For me, it was the right amount of "nice" things. I think babies should smell good, so I always used Burts baby Bee products on mine. I always made sure they had at least one soft blanket. I loved the jammies from Gymboree for my babies, they just fit the best. <br><br>There were lots more things that I wish I could have had for my babies. I would see those cute diaper bags, the boutique clothes, the top of the line baby equipment, but what I gave my babies was probably more than enough, afterall, it didn't change who they are today. Although, my kids still love the smell of Burts Bees :)RachelVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00322238390980929949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099250486646105867.post-87120757625389119462009-08-03T16:27:13.447+10:002009-08-03T16:27:13.447+10:00I'm a middle of the line girl. I bought a top-...I'm a middle of the line girl. I bought a top-notch carseat/stroller because the carseat safety factor was ultra important to me. I graciously accepted many many hand-me-downs in clothes because they outgrow them SO fast, it was hard to justify spending a ton of money on clothes. So I don't know, I"m rambling now because I'm excessively tired, but I think there needs to be a healthy balance (as in everthing). You need some stuff, yes. You don't need a lot more and just because you're paying more money doesn't mean that you love your kid any more.courtneyhttp://fiveseconddanceparty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3099250486646105867.post-57076306734051223792009-08-03T17:11:29.555+10:002009-08-03T17:11:29.555+10:00That is exactly my point, Courtney. Though I hope ...That is exactly my point, Courtney. Though I hope to be able to afford some nicer things (and 'basics' doesn't have to mean bottom-end everything), I hope my head isn't turned by labels when I become a mom. And of course health and safety are valid concerns when shopping.Julia Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05663035052450460855noreply@blogger.com