My and my husband went baby shopping yesterday at local boutique. I found a stroller that i like. Its called The Orbit Stroller. I just like it. It looked modern and very compact. The lady told us it was $ 900. I wasn’t completely shocked but it was alot higher than i wanted to pay.
It comes with a car seat attachment and some other accessories. After researching it online. I found that the celebrities like this stroller. Totally not the reason why i liked it.
However i mentioned to my mother-in-law yesterday “That i finally found the stroller I’m gonna buy” and she yelled at me “That i don’t need a 900 stroller and that i should be happy with anything.” I wasn’t asking her to purchase it for me. I’m almost 29 years old and i have descent job. I would never ask anyone to purchase such an extravagant gift for me. But i believe that if i want something and i can save for it. That i’m entitled to it.
My father had a fantastic job while i was crowning up and i was taught from that small age that if you want something badly, work hard and you can have it. On the other hand my in-laws always struggled. And feel that its wasteful.
My mother wanted a carriage when i was born. That carriage set her back 350 dollars in 1979. She even had it imported from England. My mother (before my dads great job) save for it from the time she found out she was pregnant until she stopped working 1 month before i was born.
I also feel that if i can save for it i’m entitle to it because i had my first child when i was 21 and struggled very hard. I didn’t get one thing that was new or even have a baby shower.
Besides this my in laws are driving me crazy. And one day i’m explode. I’m i wrong to want the best?
I’m not putting myself in debt to get this stroller. For the past year i have been saving $50 a week. I want to open a small bussiness in the future and i know it takes money.
I figured i could take a break from that and put the $50 towards my stroller. Also my boss usually gives us a $500 dollar bonus for christmas. I never count on it but if i do get this year i could put that towards my stroller too.
My in-laws are cheap but they are also, i don’t know, they will buy the cheapest TV they can find knowing that will break after a few years but tney save 100 bucks. Rather than save their money and get the better more expensive one that will last 15. In the long run they will spend 3 times amount on replacing/fixing the cheap one.
I was brought up if it too good to be true theres a reason. She i can get a travel system in Kmart (what she suggested i get) or Walmart but it wont last me more than one child and it will still cost $200
March 29th, 2009 at 12:44 am
No you are not wrong for being the best BUT $900 is a little extreme for a stroller. Just think of all the other things you can buy with that money for your baby. The most I spent on a travel system was $300 and it’s gone through 2 kids. Expensive doesn’t always mean the best!
March 29th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
You are in no way wrong for wanting the best, but a $900 stroller seems a bit extravagant. My only advice to you is make sure that the stroller is durable at $900 it better be. One other thing to keep in mind is what else could you buy for the baby with $900? Best of luck to you.
March 30th, 2009 at 9:11 am
If you work hard and save for it then you are entitled to it. I don’t think she has any right to be mad if you are the one paying for it. I say go for it if it is really what you want. But, if you don’t want to spend $900 then you can buy a chico travel system. I read those are the #1 safest in the country and they run under $300. Good luck with whatever you do.
April 2nd, 2009 at 2:27 am
There’s a difference between having something nice that you worked for, and blowing what you worked for on extravagance.
Perhaps you can find a set that’s similar to what you want, but not as high in price, if you look around a bit.
Your in-laws don’t have any business telling you how to spend your money, but I do think you are going a bit overboard. It’s just a stroller. You won’t be using it for all that long, and your baby certainly won’t remember it. Buy something that you still like a lot, and use the extra for other little things for the baby.
April 2nd, 2009 at 3:12 am
I think you buy WHATEVER you want to buy. You’re obviously very mature and this is what you SAVED your money for. People who prepare for their babies deserve to get the best for the babies. I don’t think it’s out of line at all. I’m saving for my baby and I’m going to buy it the Stokkes stroller which is $1200 but I don’t care because I EARNED that money. Do whatever makes you happy. It’s not selfish especially if you’re not financially strained.
April 2nd, 2009 at 4:36 am
No.
Most mothers want the best for their children.
I know I do, but my job sucks so I wouldn’t have enough for anything like that anyway.
True, moms should be happy with whatever they get, but it’s normal to want brand new stuff.
Good luck with everything~
April 2nd, 2009 at 3:54 pm
My monster-in-laws are similar. They cant understand that it is better to spend extra money on something that is going to last longer. Its your money, spend it anyway you want.
April 5th, 2009 at 5:57 am
I agree to a point with you. But a 900 dollar stroller is a bit extreme unless you have the money that celebrities have. Think of it this way, if you have to save up for it, you could be saving for your child not for something for your child that you want. This has nothing to do with the baby. This is totally because this is something that you want. You can go to Wal-Mart or Target and buy a stroller, carseat, playpen, highchair, clothes, bottles, diapers, wipes, and countless other things with that 900 dollars instead of buying the stroller with carseat for that much.
April 6th, 2009 at 10:39 am
no i love buying my baby the best stuff i spent £4.50 ($6.70) on a pair of socks for my baby yesterday i prefer to spend all my money on her and not buy myself anything
April 7th, 2009 at 6:51 am
No its not at all….I bought a Mothercare travel system for €600($800) and it broke 3 weeks ago so i demanded a new pram from the store, i got a Quinny Buzz 3 stroller with a maxi cosi altogether(€600) … Its great, I love it and it looks great!That was the stroller i wanted firstly, I should have originally bought it because i wouldnt have had any problems with it! so you buy what you want to buy!
why do anyone else care? its none of their business!! ive gone past the point of caring what anyone thinks….do what will make you happy.
I hate the answers saying ” its extreme” why do you care???
for Jen….I just googled your Stokkes stroller, and ive seen a lady walking out around near my house with one, ive admired it for ages!!its gorgeous, and so unusual, i dont think they are sold here in ireland(glad i know what its called now)
April 8th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
my family has always struggled financially but also raised that you can acheive anything if you work hard for it. if you can afford this without putting yourself into debt then get it!!! it’s your baby, your money, your life. the inlaws don’t need to agree with everything you do, but you have to be happy with yourself. personally i don’t like the orbit stroller and will be sticlin to a graco travel system but if you like it then thats whats important. no money doesn’t grow on trees but you can always sell it on ebay or such when baby is done with it
April 9th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
I’m sorry she reacted that way when all you wanted was to share news. It is not wrong to want the best. I don’t know why that would upset her- it is just a stroller and it is your personal choice. My husbands family is different from my family and I too. They will settle for any ‘ol thing while I like nice things. Also, I don’t appreciate her being so insensitive towards you at this time. Doesn’t she remember being pregnant? Shame on her for being mean to a pregnant lady.
I have seen that stroller and I liked it a lot (cool looking and nice features)- but I had already purchased 2 strollers in 7 months
My husband would fire me as a SAHM if I bought another one…lol.
April 9th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
You’re not wrong for wanting the best for you baby. Spend your money the way you want, but why would you go around telling people how much you spend on the things that you buy? Your money, your business. Is your baby going to care if he/she is in a $900 stroller? Probably not. It’s ultimately your call, you work for it.
April 12th, 2009 at 3:00 am
NO its your money and if you want the baby to have a nice stroller then get. its all up to you. and just tell your in laws how u feel but do it in a calm way. just so i wont make things so bad good luck
April 12th, 2009 at 11:40 am
Honestly, no one is “entitled” to anything, however, you should try to look at this-it’s a STROLLER… a stroller… ummm, a $900 STROLLER! Yikes. I know it’s not going to be as “cool”, but why not get the reasonable yet as good brands that cost way less and use the money for other baby items? Honestly, it’s silly to spend THAT MUCH on one thing, when you could partly furnish the baby’s room, buy tons of clothes and things, get things like the diaper bag, soaps, wash clothes, etc and still have money left over…
Also, the “best” does not mean the biggest price tag. And no, you aren’t wrong for wanting the best. But ask yourself, “is this REALLY the best, or does it just have the BIGGEST price tag?”
ADD: Also remember, in being a mommy, part of providing the best means teaching our children that we are reasonable and financially responsible. Just because the money is there doesn’t mean that’s a sign we should blow it on something that is unreasonably priced (You honestly think there is a big difference in quality/safety between a $900 stroller and a Graco brand stroller? Ummm, nope. Just smart marketing people who know how to manipulate consumers who feel a big price tag equates “better”)
I am not a snob about buying expensive stuff, but I do try to be a realist. A stroller is not worth shelling out basically a thousand bucks for, no matter how many celebs buy them…