Or rather, things you shouldn’t have bought if they are now clutter in your home.
Once the Sahaaba (RA) were discussing some worldly aspects. Rasullullah (SAW) addressed them and said: "Will you not listen? Will you not listen? Will you not listen? Verily simplicity is a part of Imaan. Verily simplicity is a part of Imaan. Verily simplicity is a part of Imaan - Abu Dawood
1. Baby Pram/Stroller: You won’t be taking a stroll in the park anytime soon after you give birth. So this thing is unnecessary - at least until you or your baby, are really ready to take a stroll, by which time your interest would probably have died, or someone would have given the pram to you as a gift.
2. Baby basket/carrier: What is wrong with carrying your baby in your arms? You are not about to play floating-Moses-in-a-basket, are you? A baby carrier is the knapsack that carries your baby on your back. Weird stuff. Someone gave this to me. I never used it. Sometimes I see mothers taking their babies window shopping. The mall should be the last place you want to take your baby to.
3. Baby car seat: If your babies are already able to sit, then they will sit in the car just fine. If they are not yet able to sit, then they are not about to move around – so lie them down on the back seat and cushion them with pillows. Put extra pillows in the rear leg room in case they should roll forward when you emergency brake.
4. Baby cot: I have seen these things end up with a pile of clean laundry in it. What’s wrong with your baby sharing your bed? You are not about to have sex anytime soon for at least 2 months. Your husband can sleep on the floor.
5. Baby changing table: Doesn’t matter if the one you saw can be dismantled and turned into a study desk. Your parents raised you without it. You don’t need this to raise your children.
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