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One of the reasons why people nowadays hesitate to have children is, not only are having babies expensive, but being pregnant is too. But how true is that statement? After all, did our ancestors splurge on a device just to sanitize bottles? Did our mothers drop a bag of money on maternity wear? Not really. So why do we feel the need to? Yes, pregnancy is a special time for every woman. And although there’s nothing wrong with pampering yourself and investing in a few things to make the long days ahead a tad bit more bearable, there are a lot of things circulating on the mom friendly part of the internet that you really don’t need. Most new moms can’t help but obsess over every small detail even before the baby arrives, and so they have a whole stock of new gadgets that they barely end up using. Here’s a list of items that you can hold off on purchasing altogether during your pregnancy.
1. Special Maternity Clothes
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Most of these clothes are overpriced. We all know that the female body goes through several changes while going through pregnancy. From growing a belly, to engorged breasts, sometimes it can be hard to find comfortable and loose clothing that still makes you feel normal. But splurging on a lot of maternity wear is not the answer. Mostly because these clothes are usually not as comfortable as they are made out to be. And besides, you’ll never use them after birth, which means they’re a complete waste. All you need is to size up on regular t-shirts and get yourself a pair of jeans with an elastic waistband. You can also try getting your hands on some floaty dresses and skirts or maxi dresses that you can use even after your pregnancy. You don’t need a whole new closet. Get yourself some staple pieces that you can rewear and style in different ways and you’ll be set for the next 9 months.
2. Stretch Mark Creams
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Pregnancy can be beautiful, but it can leave some scars behind, and this includes stretch marks. Although scientists are inclined to believe that genetics play a significant role in the emergence of stretch marks while pregnant (1). But irrespective of if you’ve got a few or plenty to spare, women can’t help but try to get rid of these stretch marks. Which means hunting down any cream or oil with a claim that it can help. But unfortunately, most of these stretch mark creams do absolutely nothing. However, they can help soothe the itchy skin that occurs when their bellies start to expand and the skin is pulled taunt. But when it comes to getting rid of the stretch marks altogether, there really isn’t a remedy. So, learn to embrace them and take care of the itchy spots instead.
3. Ingesting Different Vitamin Supplements Than Those Recommended By Your Doctor
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Being healthy and strong throughout your pregnancy is imperative. And this includes eating a well balanced nutritious diet and supplements to boost your immunity. But oftentimes, pregnant women will go a little overboard when it comes to vitamins and start taking any supplements they come across, far more than are necessary. And let us tell you that you are not doing yourself any favors. In fact, a study shows that there is little to no benefit to be gained from taking more supplements than the recommended amount that your doctor has prescribed (2). If your doctor doesn’t prescribe you any extra vitamin supplements then all you have to take is folic acid and vitamin D in some instances. So, take it easy and eat well.
4. A Lot Of Baby Clothes
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We get it, they’re cute and so small. But your baby is going to grow rapidly so as much as you want to buy your newborn a tuxedo, there really is no need. In fact, we suggest you hold off on buying any baby clothes at all until the baby shower is over. Many people find gifting baby clothes to be the most convenient. So save your money for the other big purchases and stop spending it on the baby wardrobe. Besides, frequently changing your little one’s outfits only annoys them further.
Bringing a baby into this world is a fascinating and magical journey. But you don’t need to leave a money trail behind you as you go on this adventure. So save yourself the trouble from buying these items and instead, hold off until there is a need to splurge on a device that might actually help once your baby has arrived.
