i have bought a double pram off e-bay for $5, a change table/hutch in excellent condition for $20.

first time around, my hammock, cot, pram, change table, feeding chair were all second hand. many were given to me by friends. i bought my car seat brand new. i have a group of friends and bags of baby clothes that have been through at least 4 families now and are still available for the next bub to be born.

i use cloth nappies and the majority were bought second hand, and the others were bought during sales. i have also lent these to a friend and just got my newborn stash back for this baby.

i bought 2 baby carriers (a close carrier and an ergo) brand new, and will use them again with bub #2.

i bought DD1's king single bed off e-bay for $12, and then bought a good quality new mattress (because we may be sleeping in it to help her settle)

i like to re-use, to be creative, to make clothes or funky them up (i tie dye most of my baby singlets). i will buy expensive things if there is a safety aspect or a functional aspect that i feel strongly about, but otherwise i am happy to shop around and buy second hand or make things.

i would rather have less toys, but have good quality ones.