YOUR BABY BASKET
Tips from the pros
HELEN SCHÖER, EDITOR OF YOUR PREGNANCY:
“Don’t wait for an accident to happen before you begin baby proofing your house. Rather install some safety features every weekend, so you avoid a crazy scramble starting on the day your baby becomes mobile.”
KARIN, BABY CITY AREA MANAGER:
“Do as much research as possible on items that you would like to buy. Attend shows like Baby City Mama Magic to get information from suppliers before buying.”
ROXY, BABY CITY UMHLANGA STAFF MEMBER:
“Invest in top-of-the-range products that will last you. Even though prams, car seats and camp cots are expensive, investing in goodquality products with a warranty and back-up service will last you through the years.”
KARIN, BABY CITY AREA MANAGER:
“For your baby shower, request vouchers instead of specific items. That way you have money to purchase things you want, or might not have thought about needing beforehand, and you also have back-up ‘cash’ for when stores run promotions or sales.”
ROBYN LAWRENSON, DEPUTY EDITOR OF YOUR PREGNANCY:
“Wait until after your baby shower to shop for essentials like baby powder, Vaseline and bath products. People love gifting these products, so you probably won’t need to shop for them any time soon.”
ROB, BABY CITY KZN AREA MANAGER:
“Never sacrifice quality for price. You buy cheap, you buy twice; you buy quality, you buy once.”
APRIL, BABY CITY WOODMEAD STAFF MEMBER:
“Don’t bring friends and family shopping, because they influence you to buy things you don’t need. It’s better to get assistance from experienced staff who deal with expecting and new moms every day and are aware that parents want the best for their babies and worry about what to buy.”
NIGEL MANIKKAM, BABY CITY SPRINGFIELD STAFF MEMBER:
“All babies are unique, so try not to listen to too many people; rather trust your parental instinct to make your choices.”
MERALL, BABY CITY UMHLANGA STAFF MEMBER:
“When it comes to baby hardware, always keep your lifestyle in mind, because many people will tell you what they have bought, but these are not always the things that will work for you.”
SALOSHNI GOVENDER, BABY CITY SPRINGFIELD STAFF MEMBER:
“Limit quantities of things in the newborn phase as babies grow fast. Also, what works for other moms might not necessarily work for you.”