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Did you just sigh while reading the topic and say, ‘Yes, finally a question that I’ve been waiting for. When to start buying baby stuff?’ Are you in your second trimester already and are worried about when you should start preparing your hospital bag?
If yes, then you’ve arrived at the right place as we will be discussing the best time to start shopping for your baby, things you must consider, and also help you determine a good time to start buying baby things such as cribs, convertible car seat, etc.
So, what’s the wait? Let’s dive in already!
When Is The Best Time To Start Buying Baby Stuff?
In normal conditions, most moms are rather comfortable buying baby stuff post the completion of the first trimester or early second trimester, which is around 13 weeks pregnant.
Why?
As awful as it might sound, there is always an added danger of miscarriage. This is why it’s always best to complete the initial dangerous weeks or until the first trimester is over. This is also the reason why most expecting parents tend to wait in the first trimester to share their good news with their friends, family, and coworkers.
Haven said that there is no hard and fast rule about buying baby stuff and the 13-week mark is just a marker for the earliest one can start to spend their hard-earned money on.
Is It Considered A Bad Luck To Buy Baby Stuff Early?
This is one of the most common questions in the head of expecting parents around the globe as they wonder if it’s bad luck if you buy baby stuff too early.
To answer this question, let’s keep the superficial beliefs aside and get real. There is practically no chance for you to medically affect your pregnancy if you purchase baby items even in the first trimester of your pregnancy.
This is only a fair deal of belief. So, without thinking ahead, if you feel buying baby items that early in your pregnancy is bad luck, then simply don’t purchase any, but avoid overstressing and getting vulnerable around it. While some moms would love to purchase baby gear as early as in the first trimester others might not even begin until they are in their third trimester or a week early to the due date.
The reason behind this belief also is carved with the pregnancy journeys of most moms where they aren’t able to get pregnant for a long time and all of a sudden they receive this beautiful news and they avoid jinxing it.
If Not Early, When Is It Too Late To Start Buying Baby Stuff?
Besides waiting until 13 weeks of pregnancy to begin ordering or shopping for baby items, it is only possible to wait until a time before you lean into a long wait that turns out to be ‘too-late’ to buy baby stuff.
As per resources, new parents must start thinking about their baby registry by looking at baby registry sites or baby stores and/or what they plan to buy for their baby by at least 20 weeks into the pregnancy, at the most.
This allows you ample amount of time to plan, choose and pack before you welcome the new member home. However, make sure you match the timeline of the baby by asking your healthcare provider to be prepared as each baby has its timeframe and could arrive earlier or late.
It is best to have baby stuff in place latest by the 32nd week and you’re good to go!
Note – Mamabears! Do not forget to pack your delivery gowns, nursing pillow, nursing pads, and nursing bras for home-like easy comfort in the hospital.
What To Consider When You Start Buying Baby Stuff?
There are two important things to consider for determining when to start buying baby stuff.
- Do you know the gender of the baby?
- Are you planning to have a baby shower?
In either case, it’s best to wait as, (1) You can buy baby items later keeping in mind the preference, and (2) If having a baby shower, you would want to wait and see what you get before you tick the larger items from your baby registry.
Note – You should have some control over the timing of the baby shower as this can help you aim your shower latest by the 30th week into your pregnancy. By doing so new parents would either be able to relax or they would have what they will need to buy keeping in mind the items received on the baby shower.
What Is The Best Time To Buy: Diapers, Baby Furniture, And Baby Clothes In Advance When Pregnant?
1) Baby Diapers
Again, it’s best to wait until your baby shower to purchase a newborn baby diaper as there is a huge chance that you might get them as a gift. If not, there is a probability of receiving gift cards that you can use to purchase diapers.
On the other hand, in case you aren’t planning for a baby shower, then the 20th to 32nd week of pregnancy is the best time range to purchase newborn baby diapers. However, make sure to not get overboard with purchasing diaper-changing essentials as you’ll have enough time to focus on that when the little member arrives.
Try to get the diapers first, followed by an upper size and then baby wipes. There is a possibility that your baby might work best with another brand and right now stocking then would just be a waste of money and time.
2) Baby Furniture
In most cases, it’s best to focus on the furniture as soon as you find out the gender of your baby. In case you are avoiding the gender reveal, it’s best to purchase your furniture after 13 weeks of pregnancy.
By doing so, you’ll have enough time to decide on the placement, the design, and completely set up the baby nursery, all before your baby arrives.
On the other hand, you don’t need to prepare the nursery beforehand, but it’s best as you save time and use it to bond with your newborn.
3) Baby Clothes
Now, there are two ways to deal with baby clothes. One is to use free hand-me-downs, and two, via gifts. This means there is a huge chance that you might not have to buy many baby clothes.
On the other hand, buying baby clothes is fun and if you are one, make sure to buy one outfit in each size for up to 12 months. In case you do not know the gender of the infant, choose gender-neutral clothes that are extremely cute and adorable.
Tips To Start Buying Baby Items For Your Baby
Here are a few tips/summarization of the article above on when you must start buying baby stuff:
- Try and buy baby items from anywhere between 13 weeks to 20 weeks of your pregnancy
- Try and determine your purchase based on the baby’s gender and if you are planning to have a baby shower
- Buy diapers by around 20 weeks to 32 weeks into your pregnancy
- Order nursery furniture after 13 weeks or when you know the gender of your baby
- Avoid going overboard with baby clothes
