{
  "id": 16212730,
  "title": "I'm having a baby, not opening a nursery: The pressure to buy everything before becoming a mother",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/im-having-a-baby-not-opening-a-nursery-the-pressure-to-buy-everything-16212730",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-23T18:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/10/23/pressures-of-first-time-mothers-to-buy-everything/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Having a baby comes with a whirlwind of consumerism unlike anything previously experienced. A friend shared a meticulously curated spreadsheet, a work of type-A art, listing everything needed for a newborn. This list, filled with new terms like Artipoppe and Isofix, comes with hefty price tags, designed to address problems that may not exist. Research reveals how social expectations of being a good mother can be enforced through marketing. With lists and new jargon, brands introduce concerns parents may not have considered and position their products as solutions. For first-time mothers, entering a new market without prior knowledge can make it easy to be persuaded that they need everything. Marketing on social media can add unnecessary worries, and the excitement of preparing for a baby can lead to overbuying. However, experts suggest that knowledge, support, and a good night's sleep are more crucial for readiness than purchasing products. Opting for items that grow with the child and exploring second-hand options not only saves money but also has environmental benefits.",
  "summary": "I have never considered myself a minimalist. I like nice things, enjoy shopping and can easily convince myself that a purchase is an investment rather than an indulgence. But since becoming pregnant with my first child, I have found myself navigating a level of consumerism unlike anything I have experienced before. It started with a spreadsheet. A friend sent over a document curated by a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}