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However, it wasn't because the mothers don't care as much – it's because they have a more realistic idea of what a baby actually needs, according to the Daily Mail.
The survey, which was carried out by Sainsbury's Little Ones, it found a third of second-time mothers are prepared to buy supermarket-brand wipes and nappies, while a fifth are willing to accept hand-me-downs.
Almost four of five first-time mums admitted to buying unnecessary items for their first child, with a third admitting designer clothes were the most useless purchase. A fifth also said shoes for their newborns were the most likely to gather dust.
Interestingly, when it came to baby number two, mothers were more realistic about what needs to be done to look after a baby.
More than half of mothers polled said they no longer weigh their child daily, while two fifths take care not to over-sterilise utensils, while 15% give up ironing muslin squares.
They also spent less time reading baby books or parenting forums, with four fifths of those asked choosing to rely on their own instinct and experience. This compared to three fifths of new mothers who turn to others for advice.
However, it is the second-time parent still makes the most of the help on offer, with mothers more likely to use their loved ones to make sure the baby's cupboards are well stocked.
Rhian Bartlett from Sainsbury's Little Ones said: "Whether you're a first-time mum or already have a house full of little ones, having a new baby is a momentous experience.
"Undoubtedly, a parent knows their baby's needs better than anyone, but as this research suggests, with experience also comes the wisdom to know what you do and don't need."
(JP/CD)
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Second-Time Mums 'More Realistic' On Spending
A survey has found that a fifth of mothers spend £200 less on their second child.However, it wasn't because the mothers don't care as much – it's because they have a more realistic idea of what a baby actually needs, according to the Daily Mail.
The survey, which was carried out by Sainsbury's Little Ones, it found a third of second-time mothers are prepared to buy supermarket-brand wipes and nappies, while a fifth are willing to accept hand-me-downs.
Almost four of five first-time mums admitted to buying unnecessary items for their first child, with a third admitting designer clothes were the most useless purchase. A fifth also said shoes for their newborns were the most likely to gather dust.
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Interestingly, when it came to baby number two, mothers were more realistic about what needs to be done to look after a baby.
More than half of mothers polled said they no longer weigh their child daily, while two fifths take care not to over-sterilise utensils, while 15% give up ironing muslin squares.
They also spent less time reading baby books or parenting forums, with four fifths of those asked choosing to rely on their own instinct and experience. This compared to three fifths of new mothers who turn to others for advice.
However, it is the second-time parent still makes the most of the help on offer, with mothers more likely to use their loved ones to make sure the baby's cupboards are well stocked.
Rhian Bartlett from Sainsbury's Little Ones said: "Whether you're a first-time mum or already have a house full of little ones, having a new baby is a momentous experience.
"Undoubtedly, a parent knows their baby's needs better than anyone, but as this research suggests, with experience also comes the wisdom to know what you do and don't need."
(JP/CD)
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