{"id":20674,"date":"2017-12-22T12:00:40","date_gmt":"2017-12-22T17:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/?p=20674"},"modified":"2017-12-22T12:28:25","modified_gmt":"2017-12-22T17:28:25","slug":"new-year%e2%80%99s-mommy-resolution-downsize-your-baby-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mommybites.com\/newyork\/new-year%e2%80%99s-mommy-resolution-downsize-your-baby-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year\u2019s Mommy Resolution: Downsize Your Baby Gear!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The worst part about buying gear for baby is its shelf life. Within the blink of an eye, your baby has grown into a toddler and grown out of his\/her bouncer, swing, play yard, high chair or crib. Once the gear is outgrown, it ends up in storage and most likely is not used again. Luckily, the baby industry is constantly evolving. A trend we are seeing a lot is baby gear that grows with your child: accommodating them from infant to toddler and into school-age. This not only saves money but space. Something all New Yorkers can understand.<\/p>\n

Below are 4\u00a0of our baby gear favorites:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. Stroller:\u00a0Baby Jogger\u2019s City Mini<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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New parents can end up buying three strollers if they don\u2019t do their research. This could mean a thousand dollar investment in gear you really don\u2019t need longterm. Some stroller models on the market now can do it all: accommodate a baby from birth to age 3+, fold up for easy travel, and provide all the bells and whistles you or baby may need. Baby Jogger\u2019s City Mini<\/a> is just one example of this 3-in-one concept.<\/p>\n

2. Car Seat:\u00a0Graco Nautilus<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Photo credit: Amazon<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An infant car seat is outgrown in a flash, but the next stage of car seats shouldn\u2019t have to be. Rather than purchasing a convertible car seat for your toddler and then another booster seat at age four, try a 3-in-1 seat like the Graco Nautilus<\/a>: It is forward-facing, converting from a harnessed booster to a high back belt-positioning booster and finally to a backless belt-positioning booster accommodating from 20 to 100 lbs!<\/p>\n

3. High Chair:\u00a0Abiie Beyond Wooden High Chair & Tray<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Photo credit Amazon<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At six months, when your baby is having solids, parents usually purchase a traditional high chair. When he\/she is a toddler, toddler advances to a harnessed booster, then maybe a dining booster. Abiie Beyond Wooden High Chair & Tray<\/a> has simplified the 4 stages of high chair use. It’s \u00a0easy to clean, versatile, comfortable, safe and durable. Accommodating 6 months an up, even adults in certain circumstances. One of the best features of this high chair is that you can adjust the height of the seat, and footrest which allows for great support for all ages.<\/p>\n

4. Sleep:\u00a0Graco Pack’ n Playard Day 2 Night<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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When it comes to sleep, parents will purchase any and everything to get baby some zzz\u2019s. Many buy a bassinet, swing, mini-crib, play yard, and a full-size crib in the first year alone! Who has the room or budget for all of these? Now we are seeing \u201csleep systems\u201d like the Graco Pack’ n Playard Day 2 NightSleep<\/a> System including a bedroom bassinet, portable bassinet, play yard & changing table in one. For half the price of one short-term sleep items, you can have it all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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