As a new mom, I vowed not to buy unnecessary stuff for my baby…and then of course I couldn’t resist the fancy stroller and cute baby shoes. By the time I had my second child, I was a much savvier shopper. Because here’s the thing: Raising a baby is expensive — around $245,000 on average, according a recent CNN report — and that doesn’t include all the pricey extras that you kid doesn’t need. Like those baby shoes. Click through for more stuff you shouldn’t waste your money on.
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Useless Crap Your Baby Doesn't Need: 7 Items You Shouldn't Buy
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Car Seat Mirror
By the time you figure out how to install it, you’ll have no need for it. Plus keeping it clean is nearly impossible.
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Bumbo Seat
This little seat is designed to help your baby sit up and sit still. But what baby wants to sit still?
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Puzzles
Seem like a good baby gift, no? But, really, babies will sooner eat the pieces than do the puzzle.
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Wipe Warmer
There is no baby whose first words were, "Those wipes are too cold!" Room temperate wipes are just fine.
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Fancy Stroller
Babies don't care if they ride around town in a fancy set of wheels. Plus those fancy strollers are nearly impossible to fold flat.
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Sunglasses
That photo of your baby in her new sunglasses is adorable. But, 10 seconds after you take that photo she'll break those glasses and scream.
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Baby Shoes
Spoiler alert: Your baby will never wear any of those cute little booties or shoes. She'll kick them off and they'll get lost.
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