When we had No 1 Son we didn’t have much money, and while we bought everything new, our pram was a very ordinary one from Mothercare. I think it cost around £120, and it did the job until he was ready for a buggy.
Being honest, even if we’d had the money, it probably wouldn’t have occurred to us to spend £500 on a pram.
Some items – for example aTripp Trapp highchair or a Little Helper funpod – I can understand why you’d invest in. They grow with your child and they’re design classics, the kinds of things you would definitely pass on. And of course you should never use a second-hand car seat or cot mattress.
But is a very expensive pram really so much better than a cheaper one? Does a baby care whether they’re wearing a designer babygro? Isn’t the most important thing that your baby feels loved and secure?
I’d love to know what you think - and what items should new parents splurge on, and what items should they save on?