Baby Furniture

Question: When is the right time to start buying baby furniture while pregnant?

(Posted by: on 2010-03-12 12:46:47)

Posted by: lonleylilstarr on 2010-03-12, 12:51:57

I waited until I was nearly 8 months pregnant. I did not have a baby shower (I was 18.. most high schoolers can 't buy baby shower gifts..) and it took that entire eight months or so to convince my mother that I was not adopting the baby out, who ended up buying the baby furniture as a gift for me and baby. (Just as a note, I lived without her for many years, so it honestly was a gift.) Normally I would say 6-7 months pregnant. That way the baby is highly likely to survive if born prematurely, but will be in NICU for a while (if born that early) in case you don 't have things set up. Otherwise its right before you get too big to be able to see the screwdriver for the crib, but not too soon that you won 't be able to get back up off the floor after setting it up.

Posted by: Sherrie on 2010-03-12, 12:48:54

Are you having a baby shower before the babies born? If so hopefully it 's planned enough in advance so you can wait to see what you 'll get before you go out and make any big purchases!

Posted by: not only cute autistic too on 2010-03-12, 12:50:02

I always say the sooner the better. I had nothing when my baby was born 12 weeks early.

Posted by: Mommy of 2 yo & new preemie on 2010-03-12, 12:51:37

2nd trimester. I was putting shopping off and had my son unexpectedly 6 weeks early.

Posted by: Vic the stinker on 2010-03-12, 12:54:21

There is no rules laid in stone C. Buy whatever ya like, when and where ya like. lol

Posted by: Samantha on 2010-03-12, 13:05:14

After you have reached halfway, I am sure it is safe. My mom started buying the day I found out I was Preg. Good Luck and enjoy

Posted by: william t on 2010-03-13, 05:24:10

There is no wrong time to buy furniture for a baby but I 'd personally recommend waiting until after the first trimester.