5 Baby Products You Should Never Buy Brand New
Let’s be real: babies grow fast. Like, blink and they’ve outgrown their bassinet fast. And while it’s tempting to buy everything brand new — especially when you’re nesting and setting up that dreamy nursery — the truth is, some baby items just aren’t worth the full retail price.
Whether they’re used twice or not at all, some of the most popular baby products end up barely touched. That’s why we always say: buy open box, save the cash, and skip the regret.
Here are 5 baby items we highly recommend skipping new:
1. 🛏️ Bassinets
They’re adorable, they look great in Instagram photos… and most babies sleep in them for about 3 weeks before rolling over and moving into a crib. Sometimes babies hate them from night one.
💡 Buy open box and save the $200+ price tag for something longer-lasting (like diapers... or coffee).
2. 🌀 Swings & Bouncers
Some babies love the motion. Others scream the second you buckle them in. These are a huge hit-or-miss item — and most parents cycle through 2–3 trying to find “the one.”
💡 Why spend $150+ on something your baby might use twice? Buy gently used, test it out, and resell it later if it’s not a match.
3. 🧳 Pack ’n Plays (Playards)
Perfect for travel, sleepovers, or a quick nap downstairs. But unless you're using it daily, this is the kind of gear that often sits in the corner — barely unfolded.
💡 We regularly get like-new, open box Pack ’n Plays that were never even assembled. Same item. Less waste. Way better price.
4. 🚗 Infant Carriers (and Extra Bases)
Car seats are one of the most returned baby items — not because they’re unsafe, but because people buy duplicates, get them as registry gifts, or just change their mind.
💡 At Dreami Baby, we only sell unused, inspected, non-expired car seats. You still get that peace of mind — without the full-price markup.
5. 🚼 High Chairs
They feel like a necessity early on... until you realize you don’t actually need one until your baby is 6+ months. By then, the shiny newness wears off — and you just want something easy to wipe down.
💡 Buy it open box, let your baby smash bananas guilt-free, and save your money for the gear that matters most later.
So... Why Are These Items Even Available Open Box?
Great question. Most of the open box and gently used baby gear we carry at Dreami Baby was:
- Returned unopened
- A duplicate from a registry
- Too bulky or the wrong color for a family’s space
Instead of letting those perfectly good items go to waste or end up in a landfill, we inspect, clean, and resell them at up to 60% off.
💛 The Bottom Line:
Babies don’t care if their bassinet is fresh out of the box. They care that it’s safe, clean, and comfortable.
You deserve quality gear — without the full-price pressure.
So skip the regrets and shop smarter.
Buy open box. Save money. Do motherhood your way.