Parenting

What I’m Buying vs. Reusing for My Second Baby

I am in the middle of my third trimester, which means I am in full nesting mode over here. But, in all honesty, I made a shopping list the very day I found out I was pregnant with my second baby… So perhaps I’ve been nesting since day one.

Luckily, it’s much easier the second time around, because you know what you like and what products worked for your family. The main decision-making work is figuring out what you can reuse from your first baby, and what new items you want to buy. Here is a summary of what I decided on!

What I’m Reusing for Baby #2

You can find most of what I bought (or wanted to buy) for my first baby in my Baby Registry Basics post. To save money, we obviously want to reuse as much of it as possible. Some of our favorite essentials that definitely fall into this category are:

*A note on milk-related items: Based on my research and my own personal risk tolerance, I am planning to sanitize and reuse bottles & parts, breast pump parts, silicone milk catchers, pacifiers, etc. Some people choose to entirely replace these items for hygienic reasons. I am no expert, so don’t just take my word for it… Please do your own independent research before making your decision. 🙂

Infant Car Seat
Infant Car Seat
Baby Bouncer
Baby Bouncer
Halo Swaddle
Halo Swaddle
Nanit Baby Monitor
Nanit Baby Monitor
Portable Sound Machine
Portable Sound Machine
Portable Bassinet
Portable Bassinet
Bottle Warmer
Bottle Warmer
Burp Cloths
Burp Cloths
Milk Saver
Milk Saver
Hand Pump
Hand Pump
Nursing Pillow
Nursing Pillow
Baby Bath Tub
Baby Bath Tub
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Infant Car Seat
Baby Bouncer
Halo Swaddle
Nanit Baby Monitor
Portable Sound Machine
Portable Bassinet
Bottle Warmer
Burp Cloths
Milk Saver
Hand Pump
Nursing Pillow
Baby Bath Tub
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What I’m Buying for Baby #2

Needs

Newton Breathable Crib Mattress
Newton Breathable Crib Mattress
Changing Pad
Changing Pad
Diaper Cream
Diaper Cream
Diaper Cream Applicator
Diaper Cream Applicator
Diaper Genie
Diaper Genie
Double Stroller
Double Stroller
Double Stroller Car Seat Adapter
Double Stroller Car Seat Adapter
Sound Machine
Sound Machine
Add-On Baby Monitor Camera
Add-On Baby Monitor Camera
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Newton Breathable Crib Mattress
Changing Pad
Diaper Cream
Diaper Cream Applicator
Diaper Genie
Double Stroller
Double Stroller Car Seat Adapter
Sound Machine
Add-On Baby Monitor Camera
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Wants / Upgrades

  • Better baby carrier – This upgrade seems worth it because I know I’ll need my hands free even more this time around, since I’ll also be chasing around a 2-year-old.
  • Bigger diaper bag – I feel like mine is already overflowing with only one child, so I’d like to get a bigger one.
  • Magnetic Me gowns & sleepers in small sizes – We learned about this amazing brand too late last time around, so now we want to stock up on smaller sizes, when we especially need the benefit of easy magnets!
  • Better breast pump & parts – Simply because it’s covered by my insurance. 🙂
  • Lactation warmer/massager – I’ve heard great things about this, and I’m VERY interested.
  • Car seat magnets – I mean… where have these been all my life?!

I am also buying some new household items and decor to build out a second bedroom for Jackson. Such as: another dresser, laundry hamper, mirror, lamp, bookshelf, etc. This just happens to be our situation; be sure to think through yours, and then include it all in your second-baby budget.

Baby Carrier
Baby Carrier
Magnetic Me Sleeper
Magnetic Me Sleeper
Lactation Massager
Lactation Massager
Car Seat Magnets
Car Seat Magnets
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Baby Carrier
Magnetic Me Sleeper
Lactation Massager
Car Seat Magnets
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Congrats and good luck! What are you buying for baby #2?