Acquiring Baby Stuff

A popular question that is posed as soon as people realize your baby is coming in less than 4 months is the following: Are you ready? Although we truly believe that we will never be completely ready for all the changes heading our way, we have begun to acquire some baby stuff.

As we begin buying things in an effort to prepare ourselves, we have gained some favorite items as well as some favorite ways to get them.



Here are our top 4 ways to get baby stuff.


#1 - Off of Craigslist.com

This was our first very exciting baby acquisition - a Bob revolution stroller. I think Dave will expound on the virtues of this stroller at a later date for you. Even getting this stroller off of Craigslist was not very easy considering their popularity. I was watching and checking regularly and managed to contact the seller within 10 minutes of her posting it and then drive and claim it within an hour. Of course it was all worth it to get one for about 1/2 the price they cost new.

#2 From a friend

These bags of clothes were given to us by a very generous friend (thanks, Kristine), whose little girl has now outgrown them. They include numerous gorgeous baby and little girl outfits in pink and purple. Fun!




#3 From a garage sale

Those of you who know me know that I am an avid garage saler. Our entire house was furnished off of garage sales, and why should the acquiring of baby stuff be any different? These were the first couple toys that I bought at a garage sale. We can't wait to use them with her.

#4 On clearance
You might not be able to see these two outfits clearly, so allow me to point out their particularly exciting features. One says "rock star" across the front, and the other is covered in little pink electric guitars.

We're looking forward to seeing our little girl using and enjoying these things.