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New parents are easy targets forretailers.
Theyre emotional, sleep deprived and terrified that theyll do something fatally wrong when caring for their babies.
And if its not cute, then its hyped up as oh-so useful.
I can see how that would help stimulate healthy brain development.
Or that a particular toy wont become their first big fascination.
Heres a look at seven things new parentswaste money on.
Baby Shoes
Baby shoes are heartbreakingly precious.
Most people think this miniature fiction is alluding to the death of an infant.
Babies do not need shoes and they shouldnt wear them even when taking their first steps.
This dream nursery usually has at least a couple very expensive looking stuffed animals somewhere on display.
These stuffed creatures really bring the whole darling aesthetic together.
Theyre so cute and yet, honestly, so useless.
Theyre awaste of moneyand space.
But thats really it when it comes to any and all things blankets.
Wipes Warmer
Heres something parents didnt have 50 years ago but probably wish they did, right?
A baby wipes warmer!
More importantly, they may be breeding grounds for bacteria.
You will buy more, in fact, than you ever thought imaginable.
Thats where the Diaper Genie comes in.
Now, make no mistake: This thing really works and its a great idea.
But its not like using a trashcan where you just step on a lever and boom youre done.
Look, its worth a shot if it works, right?
Its only $270.
And for good reason: Past iterations of this thing have proven to be fatally dangerous.
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