Investments

It's good advice to buy seconds, or cheap and save the difference.
However, this doesn't apply to everything,
least of all stuff for babies/children.

We learnt the hard way that when we wanted to "save", we actually spent more.
For example, we got Faris' stroller for a great bargain.
Less than RM300.
But it's bulky, flawed and hazardous.
The harness was cutting into Faris' flesh.
:$

So we got him another stroller/buggy.
Slightly on the pricey side, but it's so good.
A Maclaren Quest Sport.
Black/Citrus Lime.
Alhamdulillah, MasyaAllah.

Same goes for a "local" baby sling/carrier.
Compared to the Baby Bjorn we finally purchased, it was crap.
That's more RM out the window just because we wanted to "save".

We know now that you get what you paid for.

So when it comes to baby/stuff, our advice is that you do your research before purchasing it.
There's a reason why people pay so much more than the average Joe for a brand.

Splurging vs. Saving
Think about it.
Sometimes, splurging is an investment.
Long term.

From the new parents,
Matt & Anis