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queensgal
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Are these things "Reusable" for a second child?
Hoping for some BTDT advice.
I want to register for all gender neutral things we will use again - so all of the gear is gender neutral.
What about these things:
-blankets
-towels
-sleep sacks
-swaddles
Are they typically 'used up' by the time the first child is done between wear-and-tear and frequent washings? Any of these items worth saving for a second baby?
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Re: Are these things "Reusable" for a second child?
I plan to reuse all of these things for #2, I don't consider them to be "used up". I've heard people say they're getting new washcloths but I don't understand why (maybe I'm missing something). If I feel I don't have enough towels I might get more but I already have more blankets than I ever used and I have a feeling I'll get even more if this LO is a boy.
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| Posted 9/12/12 7:12 PM |
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codybear
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Re: Are these things "Reusable" for a second child?
I reused everything you mentioned.
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| Posted 9/12/12 7:13 PM |
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luvnlife
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Re: Are these things "Reusable" for a second child?
Yup, I reused all of it. My towels and washcloths got grungy so I did replace some of those, but definitely swaddles and everything else.
We have two boys and are TTC now for #3, even if we have a girl she would be using lots of blue. No point in spending money on things we already have.
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| Posted 9/12/12 7:34 PM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: Are these things "Reusable" for a second child?
actually no those are all reusable. 
My son is 4 years old and ds#2 is 7 1/2 months old.
I've been able to reuse all of those things.
ETA: you will need new washclothes and socks.
Message edited 9/12/2012 7:45:02 PM.
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| Posted 9/12/12 7:44 PM |
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butterfly20
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Re: Are these things "Reusable" for a second child?
if gender neutral I'd reuse hem.....
things I'm not reusing......
pack and play sheets, crib sheets.....yeah they get washed, but I know how much they've been beat up on
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| Posted 9/12/12 7:45 PM |
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TheDivineMrsM
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Re: Are these things "Reusable" for a second child?
Blankets: I'm getting new ones b/c I hated the ones I had on my registry. Should've gotten S&S swaddle blankets but I didn't know better. Most of the ones I had survived though, and would be fine to use.
Towels: Depends. Some of DDs washed better than others... but I wound up with about 7 of them, so I still have plenty left. Same goes for washcloths.
Sleep sacks: Yes
Swaddles: Yes
Keep in mind that if you want gender-sepcific stuff, these items are inexpensive enough that you can get new ones if/when you go for Round 2.
Message edited 9/12/2012 7:57:00 PM.
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| Posted 9/12/12 7:56 PM |
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janedoe
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Re: Are these things "Reusable" for a second child?
Posted by codybear
I reused everything you mentioned.
Same
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| Posted 9/12/12 8:03 PM |
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JenandMikey
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Re: Are these things "Reusable" for a second child?
Posted by codybear
I reused everything you mentioned.
yup me too
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| Posted 9/12/12 8:04 PM |
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clmj2
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Re: Are these things "Reusable" for a second child?
i would say everything. i am still using wash clothes for DD that she had when she was born and shes 4.5.
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| Posted 9/12/12 9:07 PM |
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ali120206
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Are these things
I re used everything you mentioned but, ds 1 was a swaddle kid and ds 2 is a sack kid so they were pretty much brand new.
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| Posted 9/12/12 9:09 PM |
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maybemommy10
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Re: Are these things "Reusable" for a second child?
I am reusing all of those. girl or boy !
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| Posted 9/12/12 9:42 PM |
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LSP2005
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Re: Are these things "Reusable" for a second child?
I reused all of those items but I did get some new wash cloths. The wash cloths got hard and rough after a few months when I used them for DS so I felt the need to replace them for DD. I stopped using them with DS when they became grungy and switched to a bar of soap.
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| Posted 9/12/12 9:52 PM |
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SweetSarj
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Re: Are these things "Reusable" for a second child?
Posted by codybear
I reused everything you mentioned.
Same. Plus I also bought a ton of new stuff because I had twin boys after my DD.
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| Posted 9/12/12 9:56 PM |
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Lisagail55
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Are these things
We didn't know DSs gender, so most of his stuff is gender neutral. I plan to reuse EVERYTHING!
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| Posted 9/12/12 10:28 PM |
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mlny
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Re: Are these things "Reusable" for a second child?
I saved all of those things from DS in case I had another boy. But I am having a girl so I will be getting all new ones. I don't want her in all blue lol
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| Posted 9/12/12 11:13 PM |
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