Hi Percy, No I think you've spotted one of the great consumer plots of our time! They're very eager to sell us all sorts of weird gadgetry when, as you point out, there are some basic needs and the rest is pretty much extraneous!
Yes a sling is a high priority, and the other thing that we couldn't have done without was a rocker (means you can eat tea while rocking with your foot). We bought ours for $10 from the trading post (!) The other thing you might need (for breastfeeding) is breast pads and make sure you have a comfy chair.
And because I'm a literacy nut, i'll also say get a good book about reading to your baby!! (which you can get at the local library anyhow)
:-)
I think you've got it covered. I didn't use a change table, floor or bed is fine. We actually got a baby bath at ikea for $16 and Im still using it (she's 9 months) she just sits in it. I only use it when DH is here, he fills it and puts it on the bench, SO good for my back. Bending into bath is really tiring.
Apart from that, I got a hug a bub, awesome sling that I couldn't have lived without. And that's it!! (oh and I was given a rocker that turned out to be a godsend. Still use it)! xo
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