What items to stay away from??

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I've been researching a lot of products that turn out to not be good for baby, not safe, or just plain waste of money. What items are unhealthy, all hype, or just pointless? Please share your mommy wisdom below!

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Any aftermarket car seat accessory is not safe. 
Wipe warmers are pointless.

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Docks tot or nests. They're unsafe and expensive.

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Diaper Genie. The refills are expensive and it fills up quickly. The smell is really not that bad.

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Johnson & Johnson anything! There soaps, lotions, baby powders cause cancer. My aunt is currently recovering.

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used car seats. mamaroo or any 4 moms products.  the girafe. bottle warmers. wipes warmers. complicated clothes. (gowns are best for changing baby in 2 minutes at night ). too many clothes in general.  they outgrow them. any crawl to walk assist toy. any training toy  with wheels on it to "help baby walk" . the seat u but baby in (bumbo?mumbo?? not sure the name). baby powder (talk causes cancer and many cases have been won in court).  tablets, cellphones. ..babies don't need exposure to all that so young. there are hundreds that are just awful

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I was surprised to learn that car seat mirrors you attach to the headrest are actually unsafe. Apparently they become unattached during wrecks (particularly rear-impact) and basically become a projectile headed right towards baby. Got our car seat inspected to make sure it was installed properly and they told us to take the mirror down!

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Sophie the Giraffe! It's a teething toy. These things are right around $20 but have been causing some major health concerns lately because they have been tending to grow MOLD on the inside (which is completely hollow) and the only way to know would be to cut it open as there is not good way to clean it. I refuse to buy one!

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I think a lot of this is subjective since what works for one mom may not work for another. If you're concerned, get the essentials and borrow or buy other things used to try before you spend too much. Some of the blogs I follow suggest staying away from the Bumbo for developmental reasons but I know lots of mom's who use and love it. It depends on your preferences and that of your baby 👶

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WASTE OF MONEY:
Bottle warmers
Wipes warmers 
Avent bottles - Horrible product! 
Muslin swaddle blankets - horrible for swaddling
Steam sterilizer
Baby mittens
Shoes - not needed until they're walking 
Baby bedding sets - only buy a fitted sheet!
Diaper bag - honestly, babies really don't need a whole bag full of stuff for everyday outings. Plus they're super heavy. So I use my purse. 
Changing table 
UNSAFE:
Car seat covers!
Sophia the Giraffe
Crib bumpers 
Car seat accessories
MUST HAVE:
DockATot 
Pack n play
Binxy Baby Shopping Cart Hammock
Munchkin Arm & Hammer Diaper Bag Dispenser
Bambini & ME X-Large Stroller Hooks
Velcro swaddles
Diaper genie

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I see all the negative comments about Sophia the giraffe. What about go gaga squeeze and teethe? Any negative experiences with that?

What items to stay away from??

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