1. Baby on Board Sign
I almost made this mistake until a friend held an intervention. They seem like a good idea to me, but my friend informed me what a truly BAD idea they were through her hysterical cackling that I really was going to buy one. Interestingly enough, a new study just came out showing how dangerous they can be -- causing as many as 1 in 20 car accidents! So there's plenty of reason to bypass them.
2. A Wipes Warmer
It's a sweet idea, but your baby's bottom is going to be just fine with room-temperature wipes. You will have a lot bigger things to worry about when it comes to changing some of those messy diapers than the temperature of the wipes.
3. Videos That Teach Your Baby to Read and Do Quadratic Equations
I know some people swear by them, but if you do buy them, make sure you don't tell anyone and hide them when your moms' group meets at your house. Seriously.
4. Baby Perfume
Oh yes, it exists. If someone says, "What's that smell?" and you reply, "My baby's perfume," people will laugh not only behind your back, but in your face.
5. Baby Robe
I cringe to think how many of these I gave as gifts before I had children. They're so ridiculously adorable, and, of course, every baby needs a robe, right? Wrong. There's really just no right time for a baby to wear a robe.
I almost made this mistake until a friend held an intervention. They seem like a good idea to me, but my friend informed me what a truly BAD idea they were through her hysterical cackling that I really was going to buy one. Interestingly enough, a new study just came out showing how dangerous they can be -- causing as many as 1 in 20 car accidents! So there's plenty of reason to bypass them.
2. A Wipes Warmer
It's a sweet idea, but your baby's bottom is going to be just fine with room-temperature wipes. You will have a lot bigger things to worry about when it comes to changing some of those messy diapers than the temperature of the wipes.
3. Videos That Teach Your Baby to Read and Do Quadratic Equations
I know some people swear by them, but if you do buy them, make sure you don't tell anyone and hide them when your moms' group meets at your house. Seriously.
4. Baby Perfume
Oh yes, it exists. If someone says, "What's that smell?" and you reply, "My baby's perfume," people will laugh not only behind your back, but in your face.
5. Baby Robe
I cringe to think how many of these I gave as gifts before I had children. They're so ridiculously adorable, and, of course, every baby needs a robe, right? Wrong. There's really just no right time for a baby to wear a robe.
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