Team Green , Gear, 2 under 2 combined question

DH and I plan on staying this time around . Our DD is almost 17 months and all of her gear(stroller, car seat, etc) has a pink, grey, purple color scheme. In figuring out a budget with DH last night on what we would need and want to spend(Britax Double stroller is a must have); we were going back and forth regarding an infant car seat. (For those of you that know the Britax system you can only use the Britax infant car seat).

I think that is something we should have prior to delivery (car seat). DH thinks we should wait until after once we find out the sex. I don't want to send my parents out again picking up stuff once we pop(felt so bad for my dad last time going from store to store since DD came early).

What would you do?

Team Green , Gear, 2 under 2 combined question

I would buy something close to you giving birth and keep it in the box if it needs to be returned =)

Team Green , Gear, 2 under 2 combined question

We have the britax B-ready,,,is that the one you're talking about?

When we had dd, now 18 months, we bought everything neutral colors as far as stroller, car seat, swings, expensive toys, just in case dc2 was a boy. Well dd2 is on her way.

Team Green , Gear, 2 under 2 combined question

As for getting a new car seat, just use the one you have. Your few day old baby won't care if he's a boy and in a pink car seat. Also, instead of buying a whole new car seat, just. Swap out the fabric or buy a cover to make it boyish if it's a boy.

Team Green , Gear, 2 under 2 combined question

I would just just the old car seat at first and if you end up with a boy you can always get a new one after he's born. Otherwise I would buy the new one and not open it unless you need it.

Re: Team Green , Gear, 2 under 2 combined question

Team Green , Gear, 2 under 2 combined question

I'd reuse the car seat regardless. I've had 2 daughters in a "boyish" car seat and nobody cares. Is rather put the $$ in the bank or use it for diapers, clothes, etc.

Re: Team Green , Gear, 2 under 2 combined question

Most manufactures off replacement covers for the carseat...I would go with that or just use what you have. The baby won't care at all.

Team Green , Gear, 2 under 2 combined question

I have 2 under 2 and was team green for both
I would not get another car seat. I would contact the manufacturer to see if you can just get a new cover...but I would still wait until baby arrives before doing that. The baby won't know the difference and no one really sees the baby in the car seat

Team Green , Gear, 2 under 2 combined question

My friend just had a boy after 3 girls and uses the pink infant seat. No biggie. Everyone knows she had a boy. I wouldn't waste my $$ on a new one unless expired. Just make sure you have a blue balnket or boy cover (bumdle me, canopy etc) and no one will aby an eye. As for the Britax I have the britax b ready and used a leg Preggo infant seat with the adapter for it.

Team Green , Gear, 2 under 2 combined question

Thanks ladies

Re: Team Green , Gear, 2 under 2 combined question

Re: Team Green , Gear, 2 under 2 combined question

Team green and keeping everything the same regardless

Re: Team Green , Gear, 2 under 2 combined question

Team Green , Gear, 2 under 2 combined question

Use the car seat you have. I was also team green for #2 and ended up having a girl (my first was a boy). Her pack and play sheets, bath towels, blankets, swaddles, etc. are all blue. I am not spending the money on pink stuff. You use the baby stuff for such a short amount of time its not even worth it.

Team Green , Gear, 2 under 2 combined question

Why not buy a gender neutral one and keep it in the box and receipt. You can always return it.

Re: Team Green , Gear, 2 under 2 combined question

2 under 2 here. We were team green both times. Baby #1 is a girl. Baby #2 is a boy. My 4 month old DS is sitting in his sister's pink bouncer as I type.

Team Green , Gear, 2 under 2 combined question

Considering how expensive babies are i would not even think about buying a new car seat. I would use what i have. And if anythinh contact the manufacturer for a new cover. Other than that if it was me id rather put the $ towards necessities and clothes :)

Btw theres attachments so you can use any manufacturers car seat. I have the b ready. Ive always used britax car seats but my friend used graco car seat with hers.