Having a baby is one of those events sort of like getting married – for most of us, even in tough economic times, it’s hard not to splurge a little. You want to get all the goods: the practical stuff, the fun stuff and, oh yes, the cute stuff.
But this is no time to break the bank. Stick to the stuff you really need, and let the cute stuff come to you mostly in the form of gifts and hand-me-downs. So which things are essentials, and which can you live without? Read on.