MOM HOT TAKE: most “must have” items are scams
🚼 babies need less than you think: food, sleep, diapers, a safe place to rest, and arms to hold them. that’s LITERALLY it. everything else is a convenience for parents, not a necessity for babies. or simply moms just wanting what big influencers have, that is also just not necessary.
🚼marketing preys on fear: companies convince moms that if you don’t buy this swaddle, that bottle, or the newest baby monitor, you’re risking your child’s well being. YOU’RE NOT. you do what’s best for you and your baby. you don’t need to listen to these big companies.
🚼constant upgrades: half the products are just older items repackaged with new names like “newborn loungers” aka pillows or “sleep systems” aka white noise and blackout curtains. you don’t need the baby tent for black out. just buy some black out curtains and everyone gets great sleep. your baby doesn’t care about the lounger, i promise they want their mommy to hold them.
🚼 short lifespan of use: many newborn gadgets are used for weeks, then take up storage space. and trust me, i’m ONE OF THOSE! i’m constantly telling my husband to put more baby things in the attic 😮💨
🚼comparison trap: social media pushes moms to think a good parent buys all the things, when in reality, your baby would survive just fine without most of it. as i said before: diapers, food, sleep, repeat.
the truth: a lot of “must-haves” aren’t about the baby at all. they’re about companies profiting off anxious, FTMs who don’t want to feel like they’re missing something. and they’re using your favorite influencers to get you.
For real! ❤️