Things I regret buying for my baby

In this post I wanted to talk about a few things that I regret buying either because they didn't perform the way I expected or because I really just didn't need them.

The first things I regret is the Childwood Evolu high chair. I really love the look of this high chair. It's just a very simple chair with kind of a modern design look to it. The only problem is that I can't use it anymore (kind of a big problem huh). The first problem is the harnas. The Evolu we have does not have a bar between the legs so you have to use the harnas. It is a 5 point harnas that can also be used as a 3 point harnas ( meaning that it still clicks if you only use the straps at the waist and between the legs). The straps over the shoulders I can't use because they cut into Lukes neck really hard even when he sits still. But being able to just use the harnas as a 3 point kind of helps with this problem. The big problem however is that I don't feel the chair is safe. Luke is a very active boy so he is not one to sit still. He will rock back and forth and wiggle and when he does this, the legs come of the ground and so I'm afraid he will tip over. I contacted the manufacturer but they just told me the chair is up to code so it's safe. I'm now just using a cheap Ikea chair because it is so much safer and it's more comfortable for Luke to sit in.

Another thing I probably shouldn't have bought was the baby carrier. This has nothing to do with the carrier itself but just with the fact that I never remembered using it. It is the Stokke carrier and I did try it and it is very safe and comfortable so if you really want one I do recommend it. I do think I will get a lot of use out of it when we have another baby because I will have Luke to run after and it will be easy to carry a baby around and have my hands free. But with Luke it only got used twice so I probably shouldn't have spend the money.

Another thing I never used and shouldn't have bought was the belly bandit. I loved the idea of it but it was just so uncomfortable. I'm quite a short person with a short torso and it just hurt and I couldn't nurse with it on because it pushed at my boobs. I do know a lot of women like it but maybe try to borrow one and test it before you spend the money.

I don't regret buying many things because I did do a lot of research. The best way to make sure you get the best gear for your baby, just read the reviews and the blogs.