Do not rush to sweep off all the shelves for young parents. Some of them are useless.
The birth of a child is a long-awaited and joyful event for every person. Therefore, young mothers always try to get for their baby all the best, useful and technically modern. Today, there is a huge number of children's products on sale that are designed to make life easier for parents. But, really, such inventions simplify parental duties !? Based on the survey, which involved more than 130,000 parents, we compiled a list of useless children's products, and toys, which will help future parents decide on the choice and decide on buying a child's product.
1. Thermometer for water.
The survey showed that 82% of parents consider this thing useless, because to measure the optimum water temperature, it is enough to lower the elbow into the water. Only 18% of respondents said they use the thermometer, because it accurately shows the temperature of the water, simplifying the process of bathing the baby.
2. Preheater for bottles.
According to the results of the survey, 57% of parents said that the bottle heater is a rather doubtful thing to purchase. The fact is that it is much easier to warm a bottle in a microwave or in hot water. 44% of respondents responded positively to this product, saying that it saves time.
3. Soft moist wipes.
No matter how beautifully marketers do not try to advertise this product, everything is unsuccessful. Most of the respondents confirmed the futility of these napkins, which do not differ from ordinary napkins for children. 17% of parents noted the need for such napkins in the period of cold and flu.
4. Organizer for diapers.
79% of the respondents said that the organizer is practically useless and there is absolutely no need for it. Although 21% were pleased to purchase this product, citing the need for complete order in the children's room.
5. Device for cooking baby food.
According to the results of the survey, 79% of parents refused to purchase this device. Why cook in such a machine, if you just buy a normal blender !? Although 21% of respondents positively described this product, saying that only with him the baby can eat properly.
6. Children's conditioner for linen.
According to this survey, it turned out that almost half of parents trust this product and are ready to purchase it. After all, children's skin is much more delicate than an adult. 58% of respondents said that the usual conditioner for underwear is no worse than a child's, and is much cheaper.
7. Utilizer of used diapers.
Strange, of course, but according to the results of the poll, exactly half of the parents expressed support for this invention. No smell is guaranteed. The second half - 50% - said that the device is expensive and does not always work as it should.
8. Heater napkins.
The study showed that 84% of parents are humorous to such a product, because warm napkins - it's more of a fictitious luxury than the need. Although it may be suitable for Antarctica !? 16% say that in the cold regions such a device will be an excellent addition to all other children's goods.
9. Napkins for the nipples.
Of course, hygiene for the baby is almost everything in the first years of life, so parents in all possible ways try to prevent harmful bacteria from entering the baby's body. But despite this, 81% of parents said that such napkins are useless, because there is no need to wipe every little thing. 19% of opponents argue that the dirty nipple looks disgusting, so you should periodically wipe it, and with specialized means.
10. Pillow for feeding.
A good option is a really useful device that makes life easier for all mothers. 69% of parents confirmed that a pillow is needed. 39% of the respondents said that this product is too expensive and often makes breastfeeding more difficult.
11. Mixer for children's mixture.
Almost all respondents negatively reacted to this device. Why buy a mixer for mixing baby food, if you can just shake the bottle in your hand !? Although 9% of parents said that the mixer perfectly helps out at 3 o'clock in the morning.
12. Kangaroo bag for children.
An excellent device that can greatly simplify life. And 80% of parents agree with this opinion. The bag helps to carry the child absolutely in any place, without being afraid for him. 20% of the parents interviewed said that with a stroller there is absolutely no need for a bag.
13. Shoes for the newborn.
According to the survey, 81% of parents do not understand why a small child needs such shoes, because they can not walk in it. And 19% are convinced that the kids are full-fledged people who need to have shoes on their legs.
14. Video nurse.
53% of parents confirm that the video-nanny is an excellent device for peace of mind, which simplifies life. 47% of respondents said that this device is exhausting, and also has an overpriced price.
15. Miracle giraffe Sophie.
A boasted toy with a huge number of positive reviews throughout the internet. 61% of the parents interviewed said that the toy is no more than a publicly advertised trend. 39% of respondents claim that kids are delighted with such toys.
16. Stool for feeding.
It seems that there is no point in doubting the usefulness of this product. 72% of the parents interviewed confirmed this. Although there were those who said that it is enough to buy an ordinary stool booster, which, if necessary, can be removed.
17. The pocket nurse.
90% of the polled parents claim that there are special applications for the phone that allow you to control the time, temperature and other parameters of the baby's life. 10% of respondents said that in the first year of life, a pocket nurse is simply necessary!
18. Electric swing for kids.
Agree, what kind of child does not like riding on a swing !? Therefore, 87% of parents confirm that the electric swing for babies is a useful device that will lift the mood of the kid and distract him for a while. Only 13% of the respondents said that the baby needs real communication and interaction with the world around him.
19. Changing table.
Of course, changing table has a number of advantages, but most often you can change the diaper on a large bed. It is important to remember that such a table takes up a lot of space, is expensive, and the baby from it will grow quickly enough. Therefore, 2/3 of respondents do not see the need to purchase this product for children. Although the majority of respondents - 67% - are satisfied with the purchase of the changing table.
20. Mirror to control the baby in the car.
An interesting device that helps parents to monitor the situation during auto-movement. 59% of the respondents confirmed that the child's mirror in the car is useful and recommended for purchase to all parents. But, it must be remembered that it will often distract you from the road, and this is fraught with negative consequences. And with this, 41% of the parents interviewed agreed.