Changing my mind...

No, no, I'm not changing my mind about having a baby! I'm changing my mind about our stroller system and the type of bottles we are going to use...maybe. And, oh yeah, we're still looking for a pack and play.

My wonderful godmother Madeline sent us a check to pick out whatever type of stroller and car seat we wanted, so we researched and read up and we picked the Graco Quattro System. It had very good reviews and it is was pretty well priced. I wasn't crazy about the patterns available, but you don't pick a stroller and car seat because of how pretty they are. Well, last night, we're at Babies R Us (which, btw automatically becomes at least a 2 hour shopping trip every time you walk in the door when you are expecting) and I see this stroller system that I really like - the Safety 1st Aerolite LX. Things I like about it:

• The car seat has this new padding that is supposed to help reduce head injury in side impact car crashes.
• The car seat fits up to 35 lbs (the Graco is only up to 22). Having a child in a rear facing car seat longer helps keep them safer.
• The stroller is very easy to fold and lighter than the Graco.
• It's a nicer color than the Graco.

So now we're debating taking back the Graco. I've been reading lots of reviews on this system, but since it's newer, there aren't as many. It's just so hard when you're trying to pick the best for your baby.

Then there's the bottle debate. I had read a lot about Dr. Brown's, but now I'm also hearing a lot about Tommee Tippee, so I'm not sure which to go with. Again, Tommee Tippee's are newer (at least here in the States, it's the most popular bottle in the UK). I really like the design of the Tommee Tippees and, since I'm going to try to breastfeed, the nipple on the Tommee Tippee has much better reviews than the Dr. Brown for moms who nurse and use a bottle (less nipple confusion for the baby). Both are designed to reduce colic and gas, but Dr. Brown's have an extra piece, whereas Tommee Tippee's don't. Huh.

Our original pack and play model was discontinued and sold out before we could buy it (damn you Graco - that Bombay model was perfect!!!), so we are having trouble picking a new one. The other Graco patterns are just too busy for something we're going to have out in the living room constantly and the Carter's one that I liked, Chris vetoed.

So, in the next few weeks (days), we have decide on taking back the stroller, picking a bottle and a pack and play. Wish us luck!!! :)