Money: Infant, First Years

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Is First Years or Evenflo Breast Pumps Any Good?

When my son and daughter were born premature, the WIC offices where I lived provided a motorized Medella pump supplied from a medical supply store. Obviously this was very good. I know that Medellas are sold in Target but I also seen other brands. Is there an "off" brand ie, Evenflo, First Years, etc. that is comparable but without the price??

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What Do You Really Need for an Infant?

So it's been 8 years since I last had a baby to care for. I am expecting again and am at a loss for what I really need and trying to prioritize. I have looked at many registries and think they include a lot of frivolous items (wipe warmers ect) So if you could go back in time and know then what you know now, what are your must have items. When I say I have nothing I mean not one baby item at all. I know I'll need a crib, clothes, ect. I also plan on breastfeeding, so I will need a pump for when I return to work and there are so many to...

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Pros and Cons of Infant Car Seat or Convertable Car Seat

We know that I am carry a very big baby. My doc said she could be up to 10 pounds. So my question is should I do the whole travel system again, did it with first daughter, or just use the convertable carseats facing backwards. We already have 2 Britax convertable seats, my daughter is now in a booster seat, so that would save money to use what we have. I just wonder with a big baby if the infant carrier is worth it when you can only use for up to 22 pounds anyway? Just trying to get some opinion. Thanks