Since we’re sending the boy to his new babysitter starting next month, we have to do some shopping for a couple of baby stuff. The current babysitter’s place has a playpen for him to play in as well as a bouncing net to rock him to sleep.
The new babysitter doesn’t have any baby stuff so we’ve got to bring over some of these items to make things more comfortable for the boy. He’s already coming to 1.5 years soon, and I’m thinking that he probably wouldn’t be using the playpen and bouncing net for that long anymore.
A playpen is really expensive to invest in, and we already have one at home too. I’m not sure if we should bring the one at home to the new babysitter’s place or we should just find cheaper alternatives. Some friends have suggested that we visit some discount furniture stores and see if we can find secondhand playpens and bouncing nets. Well the bouncing net is not that expensive and I won’t mind getting a new one. We’ll just have to assess the conditions of the used playpens and compare the prices against buying new.
Changing babysitters do cost a lot of inconveniences!
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I think playpens are important when you do not have help at home. I bought a playpen for the babysitter but because I do not want to buy 2, I didnt have one at home. And when I am home alone with Hayley, it is so difficult to manage her when I need to use the bathroom or do something urgent. I have to leave the door open to make sure I can see her [LOL]. If you’re not planning to buy 2, I think you should leave yours with the babysitter. At least as parents you will be more responsible with your own baby and watch over him more carefully
Aiya, for a while, I thought you were expecting number 2! Personally, I would be weary with second hand stuff – you have no idea where it has been!
Amy, I know exactly what you mean when you say you’ve gotta leave the bathroom door open! Hahaha. I’m not sure whether I can live without the playpen at home
Busy Bee, congratulations again on your newborn. You should be resting and not online surfing blogs!
Hmm…true what you said, I forgot that aspect of second hand stuff…so I guess it’s either brand new or I live without a playpen at home.
Since you’ve got used to having a play pen, it will be a nightmare to do without. Maybe buy a cheap one from Carrefour or Tesco
Busy Bee, CONGRATS! wah, so fast you have time to come online.. hehe.
Yeah, I think that’s a good suggestion, Amy. They do cost a lot less!