I had to buy a new stroller. My husband does not understand this at all. I have 2 double strollers, a jogging stroller, 2 single strollers and a bike trailer. I have a use for each and every one of them. But still, I needed to go out today and buy a new one. Because I am vain.I only have 1 single stroller that my infant car seat attaches to. I bought it when Savannah was born and it is completely trashed. It has seen many a mile and the thing is dirty and falling apart. Very few people get as much use out of strollers as I do it seems. (This pic does not come close to showing how broken down it is)
Everyday we went to the pediatrician this week I felt embarrassed about my icky run down stroller and all these new mommies had shiny new ones. My poor Breydan was riding around in a clunker. My overly self-conscious personality could feel the scrutiny and judgment as these smug women paraded around their fancy new strollers.
So much to Dan's dismay I went out today and bought a brand new one - promising my parents that I would get all unused baby items out of their garage tomorrow by dropping it off at Goodwill. Their garage is currently baby gear dumping grounds. Ha Ha Ha!
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I wanted a new stroller after Olivia was born because my other one was so old and outdated. Then the MAN got involved in it and he ended up (being a typical GUY) spending over $400 just to get The Cadillac of strollers. You're lucky you're able to purchase this on your own!
Really when it comes down to it, Dan doesn't have much say. :)
Tell him it's cheaper than a new car. :D
Heeheehee
I think every one of us feels that urge to compare. It's almost as if we equate shiny and new with how much we love. I remember feeling the urge to get baby NIKE shoes & Baby Gap clothes just because some of my friends were able to dress their kids in that stuff. I got over it when I saw the prices. (Second-hand stores are where it's at!) Strollers are a more practical investment and if you could fit it into your budget then I say GOOD for you! But I'm sure Breydan didn't feel at all inferior in the old one. :o)
Good for you! I went through 4 strollers just with Josh! Jogging stroller, standard humungus one, and 2 unbrellas. I can't stress enough how a good quality stroller is worth the $$$. I keep on thinking that if I just would have spent the money in the first place on a good sturdly thing, I wouldn't have had to spend even more money later on, on inferior strollers.
Even then, strollers get nasty! Especially, if you use them a lot. Babies/toddlers have no control over their body functions may I remind you all!? They will chew, drool, pee, poop, and ralph in that seat along with eating and drinking in it for the next 3+ years. (and sometimes longer if you've got another child) Not to mention, wheeling through all kinds of mystery things on the street as you're walking along.
Craigslist can be a great place to find fancy strollers too!
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