Target Baby Sale - product opinions pls

[Mumma&Bubba(s)]

When buying a pram I really recommend looking at whether or not you're going to have more children and how far apart they'll be. Unfortunately I didn't really consider this and bought a pram that can only accommodate one bubba - now that we're having another I'm going to have to buy another pram that can have two! (Even though they'll be 2yrs 4 months apart DS will still need naps that that stage)

A friend of mine has the Steelcraft Strider Take Two (which can take a toddler seat) - it's an older model but still quite new and relatively cheap (I saw it for $399) Toddler seat is $99 extra. The seat is massive and can hold my 20 month old fine (he is big for his age too). I highly recommend it - this is the one I am buying next.

Happy shopping!!

[DoubleK]

We got their catalogue in the letterbox the other day- thought I might at least go and check out, because I think you are able to put stuff on layby as well?

Sorry to invade your thread..but I have a question...I noticed you can save a fair bit on their baby clothes, but *sorry this is probably a really dumb question* what size would you need to buy for a newborn?? Or should I get a few in each size

i would get 000 for a newborn, but it may be a good idea to have some 0000's as well. my daughter was 9lb2oz and she wore her 0000's for about 2 weeks (mind you, some 0000 didnt fit at all, and some 000 were perfect right from the beginning!)

with dd also, i bought up to size 1 before she was born. it was really handy to have bigger sizes in her drawes, because before you know it, some things are too small, and its great to have the next size up already on hand! so it wouldnt hurt to grab 00's as well!

[Pandora]

I didnt buy anything under 000 for DS, and wont for this bub.
I fugyre if they are on the smaller side, well they wont be cold, and I can make DH got out and get some 0000s, but if they're too big for what we've bought, then its sort of a waste.

[childondaway]

I received this catalogue in the letterbox last night and was planning to go and get some of the jumpsuits.

I was also planning on getting the Angelcare babymonitor as I have seen it at baby stores for $199. Does anyone know if this comes with 1 sensor pad or 2?

I was also considering putting the Sesame Street rocker on layby - Does anyone have an opinion on rockers? Good /Bad /Not worth it?

[Pandora]

i think the $199 version is 1 sensor pad but Im not sure. Either that or its the older model hence why its cheaper.
The 2 sensor pad version in the newer model is between $230-$300 depending where you buy it and if you have 1 or 2 receivers

[~Trish~]

It looks like it only comes with one sensor. I used a rocker with both my boys and it was wonderful, I highly recommend getting one. Getting one with a hood is handy so you can take it outside while you're hanging out the washing

[~breeze~]

my angelcare monitor came with 2 sensors. I bought it about 4 yrs ago.

BTW having bought my monitor 4 yrs ago & its still as good as new now so is being used for DS. They are obviously made well so it may be a good idea to see whats available on Ebay for the monitor... it may save you close to $100!

[*charmalea*]

i cant wait till tomorrow .. I will be getting the fisher price rainforrest jumperoo .. always wanted one for DS and now i can get one for DD !! yay .. i reckon the bassinette will be a waste for the pram .. IMO if bubs is in the capsule , then i would just click it straight into the pram , you wont have to wake them if they are asleep , and its more portable than the bassinette ..

i have the fisher price (britax) car capsule , i got it over the steelcraft one as it goes up to 12kgs not 9 like most others , i will get heaps of use out of it as DD is quite small at 5mths old .. i put it in to a stroller and shopping trolleys .. saves lugging the P&T around ...

[Amaunet]

Well I did an advance recon at Target Erina - mostly to check out the Pram (Steelcraft Cruiser). I had a good look and push and play and quite liked it. They didn't have the capsule or bassinet (but I can order & laybuy under raincheck price). I will def need bass tho - the pram seat does not reclined enough for a newborn and I don't want the bubba in a capsure all the time. Will try to check out bass and cap at Castle Hill or Rouse Hill tomorrow.

[tan32]

I brought one of the baby bags on special last time, it lasted me well 6 months and the strap broke clean off, I spoke to a lady at a bag store who also works at a baby store she said this happens alot with that bag. So just thought id let you know.

I brought baby clothes in size000 as ds1 was 8lb 10oz and didnt fit into anything smaller, we ended up needing to grab a few 00000 for ds2 as he was 7lb 1 oz but most of our friends and family brought him clothes in the smaller sizes. I would grab a few things in 000 and 00 and maybe one or two 0000.

[Livinthedream]

Ray, Havent driven the pram thru the checkout, but it is v manuverable, goes up and down my hall like a champ
I dont recon it is much wider than any of the others (I didnt notice that it was anyway - but TBH I didnt really check)
Control Freak, Just a question about the recline, (and pls dont take this the wrong way) do you know for a fact it doesnt recline enough for a newborn or is this just what you recon? Am asking because if it is a fact, I will need to go buy basinette. (is this on sale?)
TIA, Shell

[Amaunet]

Hey shell - just my opinion - and I might have been doing it wrong!!! I will try to find one and put a child (my neice) in when I shop tomorrow - she/they (twins) are 2 and at least i will be able to see how propped up they are - i'll let you kno tho! The bass is on sale for $89 - i like the idea of being able to have bubba sleep comfy if i'm out - i'm also due in winter so bass with cover seems warmer too. We need "practice babies" to take shopping with us!!!

[Livinthedream]

Cool thanx Control Freak. I did actually wonder myself when I purchased it but I figured it was about the same recline as the car seat KWIM?
BUTTTTT..... does anyone recon if i bought the basinette, could bubs sleep overnight in it?
I am planning to take him to mums in melb when he is about 10-12 wks old so would I be able to use the basinette as his bed? It is about the same size as a regular basinette.
ANDDDDD...... would he be happy being pushed around lying down at that age or will be want to see a bit more, eg the regular seat?
Sorry for the hijack

[~breeze~]

IMO the bassinette will be fine for night time aswell. We bought the bassinette attatchment with our emmaljunga & was going to use that at night time with DD but she ended up going straight into a cot.

We used our emmaljunga with bassinette attatchment for the first 3 or 4 months so I would say at around 10-12 weeks he should be fine without looking around so much. I dont know what your pram seat is like though so if its laid back enough that should also be fine.

Sorry, I'm no help at all!!!!

[myson]

Control Freak... i sorta had my heart set on strider too, but having seen the specials price i am giving a serious rethink. as well as layby option i also have a 10% of voucher for target from in my baby show bag from the hospy (not sure if i will get away with using it on specials items though...) so decision time. save money, or go with the strider? let me know how you go!

[Amaunet]

Hi Shell - hijack away!!! One of the reasons i want a bass is to have another sleeping option!

Myson - i like that the cruiser is a bit narrower in the wheels than the strider and the seat actually seems to have a bigger foot area - I REALLY want the new P&Ts Hammerhead (4 wheels) but it doesn't have a bass, cap or a reversible seat and is $$$$ - so am intending this as my "baby" pram and will get a P&T when he/she is a bit bigger OR we have a second bubba! At the price at the moment I can justify a second purchase in the future (mind you I can manage to justify most purchases LOL) or I might get a 2nd hand hammerhead by then!

I haven't even thought about clothes - got lots of hand me downs and need to wait to find out the gender (twin 2yo nieces) so no need to buy ANY girls stuff - but not much boys - but plenty of white for a little babe.

Am off to Sydneys Baby Kingdom today with my SIL (also my bestie b4 i married her bro) to try her girls in some prams and stuff. This is all AFTER my NT scan!

Anyone find any Target bargains be sure to post!!!

[childondaway]

Good Morning All,

I am off to the Target Sale in about 15 minutes! Will let you know off any good bargains!

Happy Shopping!

Childondaway

[Danni]

i got my list and im heading there soon!