Know when not to skimp. More importantly, we don't skimp on issues of safety. For example, we bought higher-priced crib sheets from The Company Store because the cheaper ones can come off of the mattress and present a strangulation hazard. Make sure you comparison-shop . This doesn't have to be tedious since much of it can be done over the Internet.
Every baby has a different personality .
Don't spend a lot of money on optional things that your baby may not like. Our baby doesn't much care for his vibrating chair, unlike the babies of many of our friends. This item was on many must-have lists that we saw. Try out things before you buy them . We have a stroller that Robert has to push from the side because it doesn't accommodate his long legs.