Baby stuff in BR area

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and other baby room things,

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This is how you know you are ready to be a father.

Cullens is nicer stuff, overpriced if that's what you want.
I would not spend a ton of money on stuff that sometimes you never use.

Babies R US is good because you can get everything there.

Get the necessities only, that's all you need. Don't let the wife talk you into all the accessories and stuff you don't need. It's a waste of money.

If I had to go back in time, my toy and clothes purchases would have been cut drastically knowing what I know now. I still have clothes in the closet with tags still on them.

That's about it in Baton Rouge.

You (or spouse) seem to be very picky. You should go to Zuka or the Pippen Lane store on Magazine St. in NOLA. Warning: Prepare thy wallet.

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For the Hollywood South celebrity in the making: Know a little one with a fashion sense to rival Suri Cruise? Pippen Lane is a chic children’s clothing store owned by Anna Beth Goodman, wife of actor John. At this Magazine Street shop you’ll find high-quality clothes, furniture and accessories reflecting the latest styles (but scaled down for little ones).

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For the eco-conscious: If you’re looking to cultivate a green home, Zuka Baby is a one-stop shop. Located on Magazine Street, the store has guilt-free items for every member of the family: there’s high-quality cloth diapers, kids’ clothes, toys made out natural materials and locally made items. There’s plenty of stuff for mom, too.

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Go take a look at what you like, then go find it on amazon.

Or Target online has some decent stuff.

Most of this will only be used for 2 years (if that long) then into storage for the next one... if this one doesn't kill you.

Cullen's and Babies-R-Us are the main big stores. Like others have said, test at the store, then find on Amazon, even the big items.

You can try the smaller boutiques, like Oh Baby! on Jefferson near Essen. It is pricey though. We bought our crib from there, but the floor model. No way I was paying full retail $1000 for a crib.

Also, don't turn your nose up to Once Upon a Child. You'll save a ton if you go there to find barely used carriers, car seat stroller frames, bassinets, etc. They even have new items in the box as well.

Don't limit yourselves to those baby stores for "baby furniture". You can find armoires and changing tables anywhere. You can repurpose an old dresser as a changing table, or put some curtain rods in an old cabinet for clothing. Stuff like that.

Go to garage sales and look around

4 things you need if you get nothing else:

Rock and play
Dr Browns bottle warmer
Dr Browns forumla mixer
Diaper genie

You're welcome.

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Also, don't turn your nose up to Once Upon a Child. You'll save a ton if you go there to find barely used carriers, car seat stroller frames, bassinets, etc. They even have new items in the box as well.

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Definitely dont pass up this place especially for toys.