Why is nursery decor so freaking expensive?? UPDATE IN POST #18

[derketchup]

Okay, so now I've had another thought - I'm dangerous today lol!

What if:

We give DD#2 DD#1s room since it's already done in a nursery theme (Gossamer Wings) and we make the new room a "big girl room" for DD#2? We had already purchased a Tinkerbell toddler bed (have not put it together yet) and only need to buy a dresser for her. We have Wallies (or whatever they're called) for Tinkerbell, so will only need to paint and buy bedding.

Floor, closet organizer and blinds would need to be done either way, so that is a sunk cost.

What do you guys think??

Best idea ever. DD#2 will appreciate it, and it may help with some of the jealousy. "Babies aren't old enough to appreciate new things so you get a big girl room since you are a big sister now."

[ladyspl]

Okay, so now I've had another thought - I'm dangerous today lol!

What if:

We give DD#2 DD#1s room since it's already done in a nursery theme (Gossamer Wings) and we make the new room a "big girl room" for DD#2? We had already purchased a Tinkerbell toddler bed (have not put it together yet) and only need to buy a dresser for her. We have Wallies (or whatever they're called) for Tinkerbell, so will only need to paint and buy bedding.

Floor, closet organizer and blinds would need to be done either way, so that is a sunk cost.

What do you guys think??

I agree with everyone else, it's a great idea!

[mythreeiggys]

I am having my first baby in August and am the same way you are. I am extrememly picky and what I wanted was expensive. The cheapest one I could find was at Wal-Mart for $90 and it was only a 4 piece set. I finally decided that the baby could give a hoot less what his bedding looks like and I went to a second hand baby store and found a huge set for $38! It wasn't something that I would have picked out had I been paying full price for it but it works! I did order a mobil that matches. My birthday is at the end of this month so I told my parents and sister that if they wanted to get anything for me, to get me the rug and hamper that matches it. They have wall hangings also but they are $40 for 4 little hangings. Instead of paying the outrageuos price, I am going to order a roll of the border and make my own pictures! I am also going to buy letters to spell his name out on the wall from A.C. Moore and use the wallpaper again!

They sell this stuff at crazy prices because they know Mothers to be will buy them!

[oceanbreeze]

i like the idea to redo DD#1's room. :)

you can also research baby consignment sales in your area- they usually have them spring & fall...and the prices cannot be beat on everything you need for a baby.