Being A Parent In This Decade
Does anyone really know what that means? It's not just about choices in labor like natural, water, or c-section birth (to name a few). It's not just that you have a variety of diapers you can provide for your infant. It's not just about new laws and what is required for safety in car seats. It's also about the crap load of gear that comes with it.If weddings are a billion dollar industry, babies are a million dollar.
Wiper warmers, are you kidding me? Pacifier holsters? Even a baby carrier I question. Can I not just get the necessities? Do I need mountains of clothes for my newborn? Wouldn't it be best to set that money aside for later use, like college (or even more diapers)?
I'm having issues with my registry.
What can I say, I'm a simple person who lives, now, on basic needs. I find it hard to believe I will need anything more than food, clothing and shelter for my little guy. Will he not be happy with my love and a few items to survive?
Plus, they set it up so that you have to keep purchasing gear more often. I can't just get the infant car seat. He'll grow out of it quickly. I have to get a rear facing infant seat, then the forward facing car seat and then a booster seat.
I understand the safety behind it ... or the convenience. But, I think we need to ask ourselves.
What would 8lb 6oz newborn infant Jesus need?
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