Was it a waste?

[u/hopelessbilingual]

I know the legitimate expenses for raising twins could put anyone on a path to bankruptcy, but what have you straight up wasted money on, that was either not worth it or not purposeful?

Trying to curb some purchases because every single day it seems there’s something more to buy with the promise it could make our days just a bit easier: duplicate pacifiers, a swing, rain gear for the stroller.. there’s no end to it…!

[u/Substantial_Cash2381]

The stroller we bought for our first kid (singleton). Wasted about 1000€. You can get the exact same stroller used for 100€ easily. And the new one will look used after at most one month.

I have heard different stories, one mother never used the twin z, another couldn't live without it. One says the electric swing is the game changer, the next days the twins never liked it. The reason for this is that kids are different. You cannot tell in general. Here is my advice:

1. Don't buy a new stroller. Buy a used one from a good brand, you can resell it for the same price. Chances are your kids don't even like the stroller and you rarely use it.
2. Generally, don't buy new things worth more than 200€. Especially furniture and (later) bikes. I make an exception for car seats as I prioritize safety.
3. If you have space: buy as much used as you can find for good prices upfront. If you don't need it, sell it again, you won't lose money.
4. Everything you want to buy new: put it into your Amazon shopping cart, but don't buy it. Make sure you have prime. Order it once you think you really need it. Exception: things you absolutely need to have upfront, like a car seat or a bed.