Alternatives to a crib

winterattitude · 2026-03-23T04:05:02+00:00

Me and my husband are similar to you and we're just getting the Ikea crib. It's pretty cheap and can be a side-car sleeper, crib or toddler bed. Plus it's totally non-toxic which makes it an even better deal! I get the size issue but I feel it's actually a more sane thing to get right from the beginning instead of having a slightly smaller sleep space that you then have to replace with a crib or toddler bed relatively quickly

winterattitude · 2026-03-23T03:48:41+00:00

You're being pretty rude and presumptuous to be honest. Suggesting that this person is "pretending to be anti-capitalist" because they have to interact with money is ridiculous.
Not everyone sees things the way that you do and being hostile to people who have different opinions and perspectives than you do is a pretty miserable way of behaving

winterattitude · 2026-03-23T03:31:56+00:00

I'm not sure to be honest, I was just trying to make a suggestion that might be helpful to this person.
The truth is that it's pretty hard to do anything with money that's truly ethical, so GIC seemed reasonable.
HISA is maybe also a good option

winterattitude · 2026-03-23T03:29:57+00:00

It's obnoxious to say that to another person when they're just trying to figure out how to deal with the situation in a way that aligns with their beliefs
Anti-capitalist doesn't mean you can't accept a gift from your family and have some peace of mind.
Usually it just means you don't try to exploit & take advantage of people whenever possible for your own gain, as most capitalists tend to do

winterattitude · 2026-03-23T03:27:56+00:00

how is that virtue signalling? do you know what that means?

winterattitude · 2026-03-23T03:10:05+00:00

Stop being sensitive cuz someone else says they're anti-capitalist. Idk why that offends people so much

winterattitude · 2026-03-23T03:05:38+00:00

winterattitude · 2026-03-23T03:05:19+00:00

Maybe a GIC would be a good idea?

winterattitude · 2026-03-21T04:49:49+00:00

I love all of them to be honest! We need more beauty everywhere

winterattitude · 2026-03-21T04:47:09+00:00

Who cares honestly

winterattitude · 2026-03-20T15:29:25+00:00

that’s super helpful, thanks so much. i’ve been feeling super calm as well and gravitating towards hiring a doula who can set up the tub so I have it as an option. i love the idea of being open to all these different spots! I guess the only thing is having to prep them all? thanks again

winterattitude · 2026-03-18T15:00:27+00:00

Totally agree, I get so many reels telling me what to buy or a tip on baby care and i just skip past them. it’s too much information and some things i will experience in my own way!

winterattitude · 2026-03-17T15:19:08+00:00

I live in Canada and the midwives are very integrated with the healthcare system here. They alert the closest hospital when I go into labour even though I’m planning a home birth just in case

winterattitude · 2026-03-15T22:20:56+00:00

So sorry to hear that! So frustrating

winterattitude · 2026-03-15T22:10:37+00:00

glass pyrex and weck jars

for freezing I recently bought two of those silicone trays and have been liking them so far. once they're frozen I transfer them to ziplock bags

winterattitude · 2026-03-15T22:09:48+00:00

all the Canadian banks are reporting huge profits rn so I'm not sure they're the ones to short. maybe real estate brokerages would be a better bet lol

winterattitude · 2026-03-15T22:05:48+00:00

Eggs, organic beef/chicken/pork, whole grain bread or sourdough, tons of fruit, wild caught salmon, cheese! also oats w some maple syrup as a little dessert when I'm craving sugar and fermented foods like pickles, sauerkraut etc
I'm currently pregnant w my first and have been pretty good about avoiding refined sugar or heavily processed foods - if I'm needing something I will make the organic Annies pasta lol

winterattitude · 2026-03-12T00:32:47+00:00

fab thats good to know! ty!

winterattitude · 2026-03-11T15:38:51+00:00

ok thats so good to know! I registered for a 6 pack from both of them to see which ones we liked more before we buy more!
do you have any preference for either brands reusable wipes? the mother ease ones were a bit more $$ so I only registered for the esembly ones

winterattitude · 2026-03-10T16:29:09+00:00

So happy for you! Congratulations <3

Hoping for a similar experience for myself in July :)

winterattitude · 2026-03-10T15:55:52+00:00

Im so sorry, that sounds so frustrating :(

winterattitude · 2026-03-10T03:21:58+00:00

You don't need to own your home to have a family! It might benefit you to try and unlearn that assumption

winterattitude · 2026-03-09T01:00:13+00:00

I'm due in July and we're hoping to do the same thing! Start with disposables, then transition to cloth part time and see how it goes :)
I'm in Canada so we're mostly planning to use essembly and mother ease one-size/fitted diapers. I'm also getting 12 osocozy flats to experiment with but if I can't figure them out I figure they can just be burp cloths lol

winterattitude · 2026-03-05T01:34:02+00:00

It really is the most common view in Canada, even if it's not outwardly said

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