Bunas first grandchild

[Kapitan]

One can only assume that in every case it shall be you that pulls the short straw.

I think it should be the case she decides you agree type scenario

[vienna]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Earlier today I was 'convinced' to look online at some prams and what a shock....some are nearly expensive as a car!!

Wait til you and the parents get a loom at what all the other accoutrements need to raise a child nowadays costs. A couple of years ago, I ran into an old acquaintance who was going through the "first grandchild" experience and she was in real shock over how much everything has gone up in price since she first gave birth to a child about 30 years ago. My belief is the retailers are gouging the families because the newer parents, not really knowing the difference just go ahead and pay those high prices, making it easier for the store to keep on raising prices...














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[fireftr18]

Congratulations Jim and Crank!

Originally Posted by vienna

Wait til you and the parents get a loom at what all the other accoutrements need to raise a child nowadays costs. A couple of years ago, I ran into an old acquaintance who was going through the "first grandchild" experience and she was in real shock over how much everything has gone up in price since she first gave birth to a child about 30 years ago. My belief is the retailers are gouging the families because the newer parents, not really knowing the difference just go ahead and pay those high prices, making it easier for the store to keep on raising prices...
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I believe you're correct vienna. A lot of that stuff is just pure crap too. Useless, unnecessary, and poorly made.

[u crank]

Originally Posted by vienna

Wait til you and the parents get a loom at what all the other accoutrements need to raise a child nowadays costs. A couple of years ago, I ran into an old acquaintance who was going through the "first grandchild" experience and she was in real shock over how much everything has gone up in price since she first gave birth to a child about 30 years ago. My belief is the retailers are gouging the families because the newer parents, not really knowing the difference just go ahead and pay those high prices, making it easier for the store to keep on raising prices...

That may be true but the old adage, 'buyer beware' is still applies. I recently watched my son, who is very tech and internet savey in action at a baby store in Halifax. He found the product he was looking for (baby monitor), found the same product on Amazon at a lower price and showed the sales guy his phone. He got it for that price which was considerably lower.

[Jimbuna]

My current plan (subject to possible change of course) is too pay for the pram and give my daughter and son-in-law the option of financial help for whatever they need or a sum of money in a building society account to be held in trust until my granddaughter reaches a predetermined age (16-18) perhaps.

[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

My current plan (subject to possible change of course) is too pay for the pram and give my daughter and son-in-law the option of financial help for whatever they need or a sum of money in a building society account to be held in trust until my granddaughter reaches a predetermined age (16-18) perhaps.

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[Jimbuna]

^ I only wish she would consider something in that price range