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I think the main downside is that it's less comfortable for the baby. We have the changing pad shown in the picture and have two terry cotton covers, which are softer/warmer than the plastic. You could also just use a towel.

griffin, the marie claire piece isn't just about unusable fireplaces but fireplaces in general (although it does say that certain techniques shouldn't be used on working fireplaces).

Thanks, Kristin! I'd never heard of this store, but I rarely make it over to the left bank. I also like "c'est ma chambre" on rue des archives.

Very cute!

I like it!

I have a ventless dryer that works fabulously--so much better than having an apartment full of hanging clothes. It's the washer/dryer machine in one that doesn't work at all.

i don't think it's a paris thing. i always assumed the reason it was pink was that it was cheaper than making the toilet paper bright white (as the french are generally very cheap!).

you can buy whitish toilet paper at monoprix though (under their "green" brand).

we had a lot of stuff--but i think all you really need is:
- a safe sleeping area--somewhere you will feel comfortable leaving the baby for naps.
- a baby carrier.
- car seat (if you have a car).
a lot of the other stuff is actually useful (bouncer, swing, special playmat, bathtub...) but obviously not necessary. I personally wouldn't go without some sort of changing station at a comfortable height (we put a pad on top of the front-loading washing machine in the bathroom).

This house is beautiful. I think the Togo sofa looks good here, but I've never really understood the pull of this sofa. I've sat in them in the ligne roset store and don't find them that comfortable.

I also wanted to avoid the potty but found my daughter is terrified of the regular toilet.