http://polytropos.wordpress.com/2003/09/02/babies-r-us/ A blog of twists and turns Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:33:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://polytropos.wordpress.com/2003/09/02/babies-r-us/#comment-1075 Wed, 03 Sep 2003 11:47:35 +0000 http://polytropos.wordpress.com/2003/09/02/babies-r-us/#comment-1075 Five showers! Egads! In that case, ignore my last post and scan away!

]]> http://polytropos.wordpress.com/2003/09/02/babies-r-us/#comment-1074 Wed, 03 Sep 2003 00:32:37 +0000 http://polytropos.wordpress.com/2003/09/02/babies-r-us/#comment-1074 and it’s attitudes like that that are keeping us away from an economic recovery! this is your CHILD! he/she deserves the best, new, everything!

]]> http://polytropos.wordpress.com/2003/09/02/babies-r-us/#comment-1073 Tue, 02 Sep 2003 22:30:02 +0000 http://polytropos.wordpress.com/2003/09/02/babies-r-us/#comment-1073 Ed: Thanks for the tip. We are getting quite a bit of stuff secondhand, but there’s also going to be something like five (!) baby showers all told, with various family and friends, so we’re somewhat obligated to have a robust registry . . .

]]> http://polytropos.wordpress.com/2003/09/02/babies-r-us/#comment-1072 Tue, 02 Sep 2003 22:13:17 +0000 http://polytropos.wordpress.com/2003/09/02/babies-r-us/#comment-1072 Nate, just a suggestion that helped me out. If you want to avoid some of the commercialism, I suggest going down the hand-me-down route. Sarah and I were able to get much of our stuff for Joey from relatives, friends and consignment shops. You’ll be amazed at how fast your baby will grow out of stuff, and you’ll be likewise amazed with the baby things some of your friends and coworkers have that they will never need again. Sarah and I are proud to say that most of the big ticket items we needed were used and for the most part, in excellent shape. My advice, ask around.

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