Shop sensibly: Parents and caregivers share what to buy and skip for babies


  • Family
  • Monday, 29 Jan 2024

Practised in many cultures, babywearing has attained commercial success among modern parents. — Photos: 123rf.com

IN THE thick of excitement and happiness of expecting a baby, there is a set of daunting shopping choices awaiting new parents – what are necessary and what can be skipped?

From cribs that promise the sweetest dreams (and that means better sleep for parents) to baby gadgets like white noise machines that are said to be parenting game-changers, the world of baby products is massive and this can be confusing to new parents.

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