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6) Letter boards
This one seems to be a parenting trend that’s a must these days. If you don’t know what a letter board is, let me explain. It’s basically a fancy poster that has your baby’s name, age, weight, and milestones listed on it. Most of them can be purchased online from stores like Etsy or Ebay and cost a ton more than you need to be spending on a poster. The truth is this board is more trouble than it’s worth. You’ll likely use it when the baby is born and that’s it. It takes forever to write out anything letter by letter. You’re not going to have time once a baby is born to mess with it. And, not to mention it’s a safety hazard! Babies could easily choke on the small letters. Let’s say to “no” to this trend in 2019 and here’s a few reasons as to why:
- You have better things to do with your time then spelling out words letter by letter. Spend your time holding your baby and loving on it!
- Save your money! Spend that money on your baby or how about a nice Mom’s day out. Get yourself a mani and pedi instead of a letter board.
- You don’t want to have to remember another thing when leaving out for the hospital. This isn’t something you need to be worrying about.
- The safety of your child is more important than a cute board. I know I’m not the neatest person in the world and there would be a good chance I would leave a letter laying around and I just wouldn’t want to take the chance of my baby sticking one in her mouth so this is why I say a big “No” to letter boards.
