WHEN SHOULD YOU BUY BABY STUFF?

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I personally think the best time to start buying baby stuff is beginning to middle of the third trimester (EXCEPT for crazy sales on large items, and I would purchase those things in the second trimester if I saw them then).

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BABY ITEMS TO PURCHASE DURING YOUR SECOND TRIMESTER

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IS BUYING BABY STUFF EARLY BAD LUCK?

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Should you buy baby CLOTHES in advance?That’s a pretty common question. I have split thoughts and feelings on this –

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DON’T STRESS THAT MUCH ABOUT BUYING BABY STUFF!

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Can you believe that companies make items that really aren’t necessary? (Shame, right?!) Now while this list is my own PERSONAL opinion, I’ve found that the items on here are ones that you really don’t need to buy for your baby.

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– Newborn Baby Shoes – Crib Bumpers – Baby Formula

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SWIPE UP FOR MORE INFO!

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