Agreed that 1st time mummies tend to buy too much..juz buy th basic necessities 1st coz your friends/relatives will buy you those clothings, books, toys, etc... If you have space at home, I highly recommend th bathing unit - a bath tub on top with a cover as a changing bed, below is either drawers (for wooden type) or dotage racks for younto put diapers, toiletries,etc. I find ot v useful coz no need to bend down to bathe the baby & can use it as a storage space for the baby too.. But th minus is the bathtub can't be used for too long..est once th baby hits 6 mths, may have to move the tub to the bathroom floor...
If you're considering letting your baby sleep in a mattrss on th floor, you may wish to consider those ABC rubber puzzle mats for extension of space. Colorful & the kids will love it when thy'r older, can learn ABCs & can use it as playmat..definitely worth buying..
If you have a dog, maybe it's safer to keep your baby in a playpen. Then your baby can enjoy playing with the dog from a safe place too...
I went to ToysRus at Forum this afternoon. They have many types of strollers & caresses on sale too. I'll compare them if the Taka fair when I go there next week.