The shopping begins
First, there is the bed for our helper. Then comes all the necessary and unnecessary things to buy for our Monkey. The business world really has a way to “loathe” you into ”wanting” all these gadgets for your unborn child:
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Transport: baby car seat, a stroller, a carrier
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Sleeping & bedding: cot, bassinet, rocking cradle, blankets, walkie-talkie and more blankets
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Bathing & Changing: the bath, seat, towels, changing mat, brush & comb, nail clippers, wipes, nappies, Ducks!
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Clothing: bodysuits, sleepsuits, booties, scratch mittens, socks, bibs, and blankets (AGAIN!)
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Playtime: play mat, cot mobile, activity “center” soft toys, pram toys, soft books, teethers, toy hammock, bath toy
and the list goes on with more “things” for the nursing mother. When I was born, I bet there was only one toy to play until I was a toddler. Nowadays, there is a toy practically for every activity!
Hence, we vow to have the minimal number of “things” for our monkey and let’s see how successful we will be! The hardest thing is to resist in buying more clothes for your unborn child, they all seem so “necessary”. While we were on babymoon, I managed to buy two diaper bags and a shirt for monkey. I am sure he “needs” it or will need it… someday! Anyone of you has comments on what we don’t need, we will love to hear from you.
Meanwhile, much love from Hong Kong at 24 weeks!
