tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post2645408556528019704..comments2023-10-15T03:32:55.805-05:00Comments on stafford stories: Baby Bargains and It's OfficialMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12009810355650142397noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-51258323318299293952010-01-16T09:38:17.638-06:002010-01-16T09:38:17.638-06:00Love Grayson Konner! Congrats and cant wait to se...Love Grayson Konner! Congrats and cant wait to see his nursery! <br /><br />Enjoy your weekend! <br /><br />So excited for you!!!!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544848163105910672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-81851769366690784402010-01-16T08:27:45.832-06:002010-01-16T08:27:45.832-06:00Love that you chose Grayson Konnor!!He is going to...Love that you chose Grayson Konnor!!He is going to be a very strong boy with that name!<br /><br />I would go with a convertable crib. We chose a single dropside crib. We regret it. Ours is a good brand but still just doesn't seem sturdy enough. I like how convertable cribs are very sturdy. I worked in a baby store, and always thought and was told that the dropside was more practical but I am no longer believing that. We still might actually go out and buy one for the next baby, and sell our current one. Sounds crazy but we just would like to do that. <br /><br />I would get a pack n play to put in your bedroom. It has lots of room and your child can grow with it. You can take it for traveling. I wouldn't get a mini pack n play or just bassinet one b/c my daughter couldn't use it past 6 months. She was to long for it or she would hit the sides and wake up. <br /><br />I would go to Babies R Us to get your glider rocker. They have good deals, and if you can get a coupon (sometimes 15% or 20% off) it would be a good deal, and they are good quality. They are just like ones bought in a furniture store just cost a bit less. <br /><br />I would find a dresser/changing table combo. I am sure you will find one that will be cute. Look at antique stores. Chad might have to do some work to it but it would be the vintage your looking for. <br /><br />I would also get a bookcase for books and then put baskets on the bottom shelf for toys. Then, get an organization system for the closet. There is nothing worse when you have a crying baby and you are just trying to find that one thing! <br /><br />Good luck! I can't wait to see the nursery and continue to watch you grow! This is so exciting!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18017025442475869447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-88050070417738310932010-01-15T21:23:32.999-06:002010-01-15T21:23:32.999-06:00Hi! I found your blog through Kelly's Korner, ...Hi! I found your blog through Kelly's Korner, so I've followed you for a few weeks! I don't know Kelly either - I'm a professional blog stalker! My husband and I are expecting our first, a baby girl (Avery Claire), in April, and I found bedding at www.serenaandlily.com. They have some really cute bedding, or you can order fabric if you can find someone to make the bedding for you.<br />Love the name Grayson! It was on my list of boy names!DustyandBrookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11268386533913278351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-12801265918238821112010-01-15T19:45:54.563-06:002010-01-15T19:45:54.563-06:00You must check out www.polkatotdesigns.com for gor...You must check out www.polkatotdesigns.com for gorgeous custom bedding! Good luck to you!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881375677418158861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-79710575173140881702010-01-15T13:35:23.019-06:002010-01-15T13:35:23.019-06:00Wow, it looks like you've already got a lot of...Wow, it looks like you've already got a lot of good advice. I'm a new Mommy myself (our little Jackson is only 8 days old) but we have a convertible crib and we actually bought a dresser/changing table that was all in one because of our limited space. So far they are both working out great. I got several ideas from the website/catalog: www.poshtots.com they are a bit pricey but you can always get an idea or two from there. Hope this helps and I love your little one's name :)Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322340119396282057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-84894749147532876262010-01-15T13:10:47.824-06:002010-01-15T13:10:47.824-06:00What a great name!!! Grayson is so cute!!
I would...What a great name!!! Grayson is so cute!!<br /><br />I would say yes to all three items. I have never had a changing table with any of my three kids and would have found it cumbersome because I change them where they are I don't alway take them up to their room. As for a rocker I would reccomend a rocker/ recliner that is big and soft because you will spend some time in it. We purchased are stuff at a number of places so I would say whatever you prefer.The Lane Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398805281911231674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-86397172544249662262010-01-15T12:40:10.242-06:002010-01-15T12:40:10.242-06:00I LOVE that name!!!! LOVE IT!!!!
As far as nur...I LOVE that name!!!! LOVE IT!!!! <br /><br />As far as nursery. I have all three. I think those are the nessesity. I got my bedding from Babies R Us but they are so farn expensive! I would go onto ebay. They have some stores with great bargains. Good luck mommy!!!<br /><br />KamiKamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799215346270649943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-69268800087070878102010-01-15T11:07:57.864-06:002010-01-15T11:07:57.864-06:00I LOVED that book! It made me feel like I really k...I LOVED that book! It made me feel like I really knew what I was buying. We used Arm's Reach mini co-sleeper for the first 2 months and it is perfect because it attaches right up to your bed which makes it easier for nursing at night. The mini is smaller than the original co-sleeper and fit beside our bed and a pack n play would have taken up alot more space. Hope that helps!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03874409698945154617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-34186521067572419202010-01-15T10:44:30.463-06:002010-01-15T10:44:30.463-06:00Hey Girl!
2 other sites to keep an eye on are Bab...Hey Girl!<br /><br />2 other sites to keep an eye on are BabyCheapskate.com and BabyGoodbuys.com both of them list sales on baby items and stuff like diapers and things. I'm often ordering stuff on sale when I find them through their sites.<br /><br />Congrats on the Boy!!!! Oh, and I love the name, that's always been one of my favorites.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11784149529464919868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-9329820626092554812010-01-14T23:15:59.033-06:002010-01-14T23:15:59.033-06:00Hi Melissa, I love the name Grayson, just precious...Hi Melissa, I love the name Grayson, just precious! I have pictures in my blog of my nursery if you are curious. We purchased a convertible crib, a dresser, and a glider. The dresser has a changing pad on top so we didn't need a changing table. I liked the dresser much better than a changing table since we can always use the dresser and just remove the pad once our baby is out of diapers. We are only 3 weeks in, but our baby is sleeping in the pack n play in our room. We opted not to get a bassinet and so far it is working out. Good luck, please send me an email or leave a commont on my blog if you have any other questions.<br /><br />KarenKaren At Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13130760203772746374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-89031225174134778392010-01-14T23:07:29.274-06:002010-01-14T23:07:29.274-06:00I ordered my furniture off of eBay - great deals! ...I ordered my furniture off of eBay - great deals! For bedding, I recommend etsy because you can get custom bedding. I wanted to make sure no one had the same as I did! I do not think you need change table at all - you can use a low dresser with a pad. The change table is sort of useless after - unless you get the dresser style. For unique furniture pieces - check your local Craigslist!Bamawhitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06078288174991289522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-344098752941872932010-01-14T23:02:57.323-06:002010-01-14T23:02:57.323-06:00We used an old dresser of my grandparents' as ...We used an old dresser of my grandparents' as a changing table/dresser and then we bought a convertible crib for our daughter. I have two pieces of advice as far as a crib goes: we didn't consider that we would have to buy a second crib for the next child if this one eventually becomes her "big girl" bed. Also, we didn't buy all the rails for the toddler bed and adult bed because it was so expensive, so when we went back to buy them later, the bed had been discontinued and we couldn't get the toddler rails. Bummer! We didn't buy a bassinet, we used the pack and play instead. She took more naps in that thing than I can count. It was invaluable. I also found that the Boppy is one of the best inventions ever!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14336352364160695216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-51055176134511031362010-01-14T22:46:33.030-06:002010-01-14T22:46:33.030-06:00I love the name you picked out. It will be perfect...I love the name you picked out. It will be perfect for your little boy. I would highly reccommend the convertible crib. It is really worth the little bit of extra money, especially if you plan to have more children. My daughter is 16 mos. old right now and we have a baby due in March. It was so much cheaper to just by her a toddler bed and let the baby use her crib. I used a pack n play the first few months in my room. I didn't see the need in having a bassinet also if you are already going to get a pack n play. Pack n plays are very nice to have when traveling. If you are just getting a dresser, I would get one that you can put a changing pad on but also take it off for when the baby gets older and is no longer using a changing pad. That way, you don't have a changing table sitting around later that you can't use. Congratulations. Have fun planning.The Newnamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14814564781006443868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-39135861702111742562010-01-14T21:16:44.342-06:002010-01-14T21:16:44.342-06:00Hi! I wandered across your blog on Kelly's Kor...Hi! I wandered across your blog on Kelly's Korner and have really enjoyed following you! <br />I started out with the rocker in my kid's nursery, but then pulled it out into the living room once they slept through the night. I grew up with a Grayson and haven't heard that name used until now! Love it!<br />Now that you have the name you CAN get all your monogrammed items! My best friend, Sunny and I make posh upholstered Nursery Letters and Monograms. If you don't see fabric that will work, you can ship us the fabric(s) of your choice. We are on ebay (SunnyandBrookDesigns)and have an Esty store. (http://www.etsy.com/shop/SunnyandBrookDesigns?ga_search_query=sunnyandbrookdesigns&ga_search_type=seller_usernames)<br />BrookThe Durham Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18435084830284848907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-45457264381887029962010-01-14T21:14:39.133-06:002010-01-14T21:14:39.133-06:00You have to have a good chair! I love mine it is b...You have to have a good chair! I love mine it is by Best chairs here is the link http://www.besthf.com/bcpublic/home.do?catalogType=JU<br />John Alden has spt up and wiped his cheeto hands on it and it cleans up great! <br />Here is a picture of mine from back when Kelly did here tour of babies room...http://jenniferandjohnrussell.blogspot.com/2009/05/john-aldens-room.html<br />A good comfy chair is a MUST you will spend hours in it! John Alden is almost a year old now and we still spend hours in it!!! :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17009873438190247814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-73505847321539984222010-01-14T21:04:58.030-06:002010-01-14T21:04:58.030-06:00Melissa,
I have found a cute website for custom be...Melissa,<br />I have found a cute website for custom bedding...<br />www.polkatotdesigns.com. I hope to order something from there for our baby. If you find another, please post. I am interested.<br />My sister in law gave me a Dutailier rocker/glider with ottomon and you can replace the cushions, they just snap on. I have actually been sitting in it a lot in what will be the baby's room and it is sooo comfy. They are very nice chairs and lots of cushion options depending on your nursery choice.<br />We also ordered a dresser that we plan to put a changing pad on and use as a changing table/dresser and eventually just a dresser. We did purchase a convertible crib and hope to use it as the child progresses in age.<br />Have fun!<br />I can't wait to see your nursery as I know it will be cute!<br />P.S. Love the name! That was my pick:)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398111302855538902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-13308664670099394882010-01-14T20:11:00.405-06:002010-01-14T20:11:00.405-06:00Love the name!!! Such a good and strong name!
For...Love the name!!! Such a good and strong name!<br /><br />For our first baby (Alyson) we had a bassinet in our room and she quickly outgrew it and we put her in her room in her crib at 6 weeks. For our son (Connor, now 7 months) we had him in a pack n play in our room and it was SO much more convenient for all of us. He had much more room in it and we even had him in it off and on recently and he still fit fine! <br /><br />For both rooms we have had a crib, dresser, changing table, and a glider. Aly's was all white and Connor's room is done in oak. Both cribs have been convertible cribs with the drop down side. With Aly we never changed it to the next step and just bought her a cuter twin bed for her room. With Connor we'll probably do the same thing - just buy him a matching twin bed for his room when he is old enough. The thing about the convertible cribs (ours atleast) can be made into a day bed or a full and we don't care for either especially because the full wouldn't fit in the room comfortably space wise. <br /><br />I have loved having a changing table for each kids room - some people just buy a dresser and have the pad on top for the changer. I personally wouldn't be happy with that. <br /><br />Check out babysupermall.com - they have tons of bedding sets and accessories to choose from. Also, not sure what type of diapers you plan on using but I always used Pampers Swaddlers while my babies were tiny just because they were so soft but they quickly out outgrew them so I moved them into Huggies Supreme and have always stuck with them. They are the next step in softness I think and to me, evens though they go #1 and #2 in diapers it still matters to me what goes on their little tush. But if you go to Huggies.com, or Pampers.com you can sign up for coupons and samples. Not sure if you are going to breastfeed or formula feed or what but you can go to Enfamil.com or Similac or others and sign up there for coupons and samples also. <br /><br />There have been SO many recalls recently on cribs with the drop down sides and I read not too long ago that they are trying to weed these out and make them all without the drop down side. My daughter had a drop down Storkcraft crib and after she outgrew it they had 2 recalls in the last 6 months. Scary stuff! Check out Consumer Reports also and that can help.<br /><br />I know I've rambled but I have had a rough week of sleep since my baby boy is teething so I'm pretty tired. Hope some of this helps! Good night!Justin and Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15151041278667647629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-31229230171012944772010-01-14T18:34:03.411-06:002010-01-14T18:34:03.411-06:00I am in love with Grayson!!! He will be so lucky t...I am in love with Grayson!!! He will be so lucky to have that name, I can't wait to call him that and hold him tight. You have received so many comments and advice regarding baby gear so I just know you both will fall in love with whatever you decided to do to Grayson's room! Talk to you soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-80105053304895090152010-01-14T18:31:36.766-06:002010-01-14T18:31:36.766-06:00Am sure that Konnor spelled that... unique way has...Am sure that Konnor spelled that... unique way has a story behind it. What is it?kim_broughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15266273034368298545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-81690428379974343972010-01-14T17:16:18.509-06:002010-01-14T17:16:18.509-06:00We bought my daughter crib online from JCPenny and...We bought my daughter crib online from JCPenny and I LOVE it! Eventually my mother-in-law bought the dresser that matches the crib but I'm not a fan of it. I don't know if all baby dressers are the same or not but this dresser isn't big enough to hold half the stuff she has. The drawers are TINY! Not worth what it cost. It's beautiful but as far as storing a lot it's not great.<br /><br />A friend of mine gave me a bassinet to use and that's what I used in my room for about a month. I was given a pack n play as a gift but I never used it. It stays at my mother's house now and that's where Hannah sleeps when we are visiting.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02929321791383426129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-88791248363878484902010-01-14T16:54:38.053-06:002010-01-14T16:54:38.053-06:00Love the name you picked for that precious baby bo...Love the name you picked for that precious baby boy. I am almost 27 weeks and expecting a boy myself. I have SOOO many questions also and it is so overwhelming but also so much fun. We got our furniture already and the crib is convertible. We ordered our bedding from www.modpeapod.com. They have the cutest bedding!!!! Congrats to y'all!Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12251150817354811167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-29894179321552228142010-01-14T16:44:09.548-06:002010-01-14T16:44:09.548-06:00Hi! Lurker coming out of hiding. I've been re...Hi! Lurker coming out of hiding. I've been reading for awhile and will never forget the moment I clicked on to find you guys in your t-shirts that said mom/dad to be! I was like: OH WOW!!! So congrats. I've enjoyed all your party pics and you sharing your planning and such.<br /><br />Love the name!<br /><br />I just wanted to put my two cents in on your questions. We have a one year old little girl, Bailey. First, we had a pack-in-play in our bedroom for when we first brought her home. It was fine for that time but we haven't used it since. I know some people that continue to use it for a play pen or for travel and thought we would, but we just haven't. A tip I got was if you know someone who you could borrow a bassinet or pack in play, just borrow it b/c you won't use it long enough to justify the money. I do think that is true NOW, but you could not have convinced me so THEN! I was a new mama and I wanted all things new! <br /><br />Second, we have a convertible crib. I was told not to go this route or not to go this route with a bed that made into a full size for the sole reason that I would be tired of the bed by the time it was time to make it into a big bed. I don't think you can go wrong getting one that at least converts into a toddler bed, but I shopped around and paid a little bit more for a bed that converts into a full size bed that a full head board. By that I mean, not one that had slats, I didn't care so much about the footboard, but when we make it into a big bed, I wanted to head board to look like a real bed and not have all the slats from the baby bed. Does that make sense? I paid a pretty good price for the bed, but if it turns out like I think, it will make a beautiful full bed. If you can't find one that you don't think you'll like as a big bed or like for a long time, just go simple with the crib and then go more elaborate when it's time to get a big bed.<br />And finally, third, you mentioned vintage. We lucked up and found a piece of furniture that we bought for $30 at an antique store. I know this doesn't work for everybody but I LOVE antiques, the piece was different, and my husband cleaned it up and wiped it down with something called lin seed oil, I had never heard of it, but my mom told him to use it, and it turned out beautiful. We bought a changing pad and used it for her changing table and later when we don't need that part, we will take the pad off and the top will be used like the top of the dresser. It has drawers so it's already used like a dresser. <br /><br />None of the pieces of furniture in her bedroom "match" per say! We just picked out the bed we liked, we found the antique piece, and used a book shelf and linen chest we already had. Oh, that reminds me, if you have room, I'd put some sort of shelving first for nick-nacks people give you but also I personally think it's important for babies and kids to have books and have access to them. So it was a must for us to have the bookshelf. (That's the school teacher in me, haha!)<br /><br />Ok, that's alot of stuff in your comment section and to be the first time commenting. I'll be happy to show you pics of our stuff. But that's my two cents! And all that to say, she doesn't even sleep in her bed, she sleeps with us!The 'Ssippi Scoophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04404096804339502668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-52770805511065267272010-01-14T16:44:05.411-06:002010-01-14T16:44:05.411-06:00LOVE his name! I wanted to name Audrey Grayson if ...LOVE his name! I wanted to name Audrey Grayson if she was a boy! :)Mommyto3andahuskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951550457470627725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-26020654050457230992010-01-14T16:31:36.838-06:002010-01-14T16:31:36.838-06:00Melissa, I've been following your blog for a f...Melissa, I've been following your blog for a few weeks now and I am so excited for you! Enjoy your pregnancy because when little Grayson gets here, you will miss being pregnant (yes, no matter how miserable you get toward the end, you will come to miss certain things). And I love the name you have picked for your precious little guy!<br /><br />I have an 8 month old daughter(Addison) and we have a convertible crib for her, but I'm not sure we will use it that way. I guess we'll see when the time comes. We got a great deal (bought it used) on it and it is super cute! I would make sure to get something with different mattress height settings so you can lower it as Grayson grows. <br /><br />On the rocker, I would totally advise you to get one for his nursery unless you have other funiture that you can sit on in it. I have a rocker that a friend gave to me. After a little WD40 and specially-made slip covers (in Addison's nursery print-so cute! Hope on over to my blog to see her nursery) it works perfectly. I also got the ottoman and I love it. If you are planning on breastfeeding it will be so nice to have a place right next to the crib where you can sit and put your feet up in the middle of the night feedings. We actually have a second rocker in our bedroom. It doesn't get used a lot right now, but it did in the early days.<br /><br />We used a pack-n-play in our bedroom instead of a bassinet. A friend of mine suggested it since the p-n-p will adjust with the baby as she grows, where a bassinet won't. Another advantage was that our p-n-p had a changing table attatchment so that we didn't have to go to her nursery to the changing table or lay her on our bad to change her diaper in the middle of the night. The one that we had also came with a little sleep positioner type pad in it and that was perfect.<br /><br />I think that choice will be up to your personal perference, but that was what worked for us. Now some things I wish someone had told me about while I was pregnant: a good-quality nursing cover with the metal strap that allows you to see baby and doesn't let the material get in baby's face (I like Udder Covers or Peanut Shell's cover), forehead thermometer (they are awesome!!), Exercasuer (once Addison was 4 to 5 months old, she LOVED it and still does. Great and SAFE place for baby to be occupied while you can't be holding them), take nursing pads to the hospital with you! (I leaked right through that gown! My milk came in really early). I can't think of anything else right now. I'll keep you in my prayers for a healthy pegnancy!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00768083277755978054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6898922762803193029.post-7382123845601049902010-01-14T16:25:35.772-06:002010-01-14T16:25:35.772-06:00Hi my sweet friend! I LOVE THE NAME! So precious...Hi my sweet friend! I LOVE THE NAME! So precious! Sounds adorable! ;) Like Kelly, I can't wait to get some things monogrammed for your little peanut!<br /><br />We also have a convertiable crib & I am looking forward do using mine when she gets a tad older! <br /><br />I didn't have the rocker in the room but we ended up getting a cheap one & putting it in our bedroom & honestly, it has been amazing.<br /><br />As far as the dresser- we have a vintage one & it works perfect! We added storage into the closet & it's been great so far!<br /><br />Bassinet- I borrowed one from a friend & I would suggest it! I think they are handy & we used ours for 3 1/2 months! It was so nice when she fussed a little at night I would just reach over and rock her! <br /><br />Also, I would suggest having a changing table pad in the room that you are in the most at night.. we put ours in the bathroom & then moved to her room when she is older. You will need it, alot!<br /><br />Love you sweet girl!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753314082823307304noreply@blogger.com