Tiny Wishlists

I wanted to share this article because I think it mentions many aspects of preparing for a tiny baby that our consumer-driven culture overlooks! Those that think buying strollers and bouncy seats and installing a car seat in their brand new car parked in their oversized garage makes them "prepared for baby" are in for a rude awakening. Chances are, that $100 outfit you dreamed of dressing your new baby in, will be spit up and pooped on before you get the snaps fastened. The fancy 5-speed swing with mobile attached; baby will scream every time you try to put him down in it. 
This crazy idea that things needed to prepare for baby are found at Target is what sends so many new parents spinning into shock when they first go home.  It is so important to focus on the true meaning of adding a baby to your life and not view your new arrival as an endless money pit! Babies don't need expensive clothes and accessories; they need warm arms and lots of love! The other stuff is just fluff!

--Rant over.--

http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2011/11/08/7-ways-to-prepare-for-a-new-baby-without-shopping/

Photo Credit to Kerry Stafford of The Painted Treehouse

Did you get anything for your tiny that he ended up not using/enjoying?