Oh, baby. How much stuff do babies need? Radio National Australia, The Pineapple Project September 2022

How much stuff do babies need? It's probably less than you think. We tend to spend big on our little ones, hoping to give them the best start in life. And those tiny socks are just so cute! But what's the stuff we actually need versus what's nice to have? And are we just trying to buy the "best" stuff so we can feel like good parents? Here's how to save more money for those rainy days (hello, teenagers) and still feel like we're raising a happy, healthy bub.

Guests

• Jess and Kate Flood

• Karen Ferry, creative director and writer

• Dr Pamela Douglas, a general practitioner and researcher with a special interest in perinatal mental health and breastfeeding medicine

• Veronica Milsom, comedian, mum and host of Zero Waste Baby podcast

Listen now on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, episode webpage