Hey Everyone

Hi sweetie. I'm not trying to be mean, but it's kind of tacky to ask people to buy things for a stranger. I've removed the url to her baby registry - please do not post it again.

Thanks in advance.

wow...



just, wow...

Im super sorry if this offended anyone, I just didn't think it would. But was willing to take the chance

There have been times in my life where I have helped others and there have been times where others have helped me.
When I was a member while preggo with my 2 first kiddos and for the life of me I cannot remember my user name who was in bad shape and I sent her all of my maternity clothes and a few baby things to help her out.

I didn't mean to make anyone mad at all. And I didn't want to sound tacky.

I do want to say thanks to the person who sent me message with some ideas.

Does anyone else have any ideas how I could get help for her? I took her to the local pregnancy assistance and they do things on a "Voucher" basis and the list just to get in the program is over a page long. We did sign her up but its going to be a wait.

you didn't make anyone mad, it's just not everyday that someone comes on here asking for us to buy something for a friend of theirs.

its sweet of you to want to help her, but i'm not sure how much she'd like it if she recieved a bunch of hand outs and cards from people she's never met before!

maybe if she comes here and gets to know us it'd be less odd because then we'd be friends or something?

it was nice of you to set up her registry, i hope she gets the things she needs.

There are always thrift shops and classifieds where you can find second hand things for baby. There should be charity groups in your community, call any church and I'm sure they would hook you up with some resources as well as the one you mentioned. I would love it if someone would buy me everything I need brand new but it's my baby and my responsibility to make sure I have what I need. I'm buying a lot of second hand stuff and asking family and friends if they have any old stuff that they don't need anymore if we can borrow or have it. I'd really rather have everything new but unfortunately we can't afford it so I'm doing the best I can with the resources at hand. I hope she finds some assistance, you're a good friend for trying to help her.

I just want to add that you should figure out what she really needs and when she will need it. There are things that aren't totally neccessary. If you can't get a crib get a bassinette for now. If you can't get a bassinette try a moses basket. If you don't get the things you need later right now, you can buy, borrow, or have donated what you need now and start saving for what you will need later.

Also try yard sales. We have gotten a lot of stuff at yard sales, very cheap and the stuff looks brand new. My mom just picked us up a stroller at a yard sale a couple of weekends ago for $30, and it's a really nice one. It's the combo, that has the infant carrier on it. My husband and I went to a few a while back and got a crib mattress for $2 that looks like it had never been used and a ton of onsies for 5 and 10 cents a piece; they also looked brand new. I plan on hitting a few this weekend to see what other goodies I can find. Good luck to your friend; I hope things work out very well for her.

you could go to thrift stores and garage sales.I went to a bunch of garage sales a few weeks back and bought about 50 baby outfits for $8.most of them were expensive brands and all in great shape!

I really, reeeeaallly hope this wasn't some kind of scam because that would just be pathetic and disgusting.

Wow how did i miss this post?

We just got a great deal on a crib and change table and high chair for $200. They are all really nice and in great shape, the people just wanted to get rid of them because they aren't having any more kids. We found the ad online. If you keep looking you can find some good deals.

I agree with going to yard/garage sales and thrift stores. Babies don't abuse their stuff, so if parents keep it clean and store it properly cribs, swings, and other stuff is perfect second hand. We got a car seat and stroller that was $175 new and saw one very similar at a yard sale for $30 (last years model). I'm sure you know she doesn't need a lot of baby clothes, because they grow out of them too fast. Newborn size is a total waste.

A lot of new parents have financial problems, they deal with it.

Thanks! I am going to try and hit some garage sales this weekend and see what I can find!