Well with 8 weeks to go (give or take a couple). Everything we need is either on its way or here. This time around i have really minimised what i have got. i have only bought what i really need for the first 3 months. I have only bought what i can sell again so nothing will be wasted, i have even bought second hand things from ebay so i am not creating more waste, but using products that are all ready in circulation. Somethings are new that i couldn’t find on ebay. my grow bags are 100% organic which have long arms for winter (not the easiest things to find) they will last until about 9 months. My early nappies are wiona 100% biodegradable and free from chemicals (just for the first few weeks until i get my strength back). My wipes however are washable. My pram was a ex- display model of ebay which saved me over £100 and it was good quality, i can sell this in 3 years time and it will sell because its good quality, i bought a silver cross in the end which is a uk based company.

I have not gone for breast pads but lily pads which are easy to use and easy to sell when i have finished with them. I only need one pair and i can wear them with out a bra as well which would be really great for night times.

Every time i thought of something that i wanted I had to think do i really need it, could we live without it, this has saved us so much money and i do not have a cluttered house (well not from baby anyway).