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If I could go back and do it over (have 2 boys ages 3 & 2) I would NOT get a highchair. It took up so much room in the kitchen. With a NYC apartment, I'm sure you don't have much extra room for a giant highchair. I also have two friends that bought the space saver high chairs that just strap on to an adult chair and turn into a booster later. They were a nightmare to keep clean. Crumbs and spills end up getting under them and making a mess out of your chair. For my youngest's second birthday, I asked for this Euro II chair. He was in a booster and it was such a pain to clean underneath. His legs didn't fit right under the table either. For my next child, I will be selling our old high chair and buying another Euro II. They are pretty stylish and make the kids feel like more a part of the family when you can all sit around the table together. I sit in this chair frequently too and love it.

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You certainly don't need a changing table, although a changing area is nice. I put a contoured pad on top of their dresser and used a basket to hold the diapers etc. Since I didn't need any new baby things when my second was born, I went out and splurged on this diaper caddy. It was so handy to carry around. I usually kept it in the family room when the baby was awake and the older one was sleeping in the room with the changing pad. It fits the diapers, wipes, and has a drawer for creams etc... For me, it was well worth the $30. Gave it to 2 of my friends as a gift for their second child and they both love theirs too.

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I would start stroller shopping on the street. Notice the ones that people have in your area and ask them how they like it. It is truly the best way find a good one. You'll probably want something in the lightweight umbrella family since they are the most subway friendly. The McClaren's really do seem to be the best (durable, lightweight, basket, one-hand fold & carry strap) but they come with a pretty big price tag. I wouldn't buy a stroller until you know their ages for sure.

Another thing you don't need is the diaper bag. Yes, you will need to carry around stuff for them, but there is no need to have a tacky baby bag. Find yourself a larger purse that has some pockets or dividers and you will be a much more stylin' mama!

I'd also like to put in a vote for the baskets/bins. I use them in the drawers for little socks, on the book shelf for their toys, under the bed for storage, in the closet for too big/too small items that are coming and going, one for keepsakes, etc...

Last thing and I'll be done...do get another lingerie bag just for them. Keep it near wherever you will be putting their dirty laundry and put their socks in the bag. Little kid socks disappear faster than adult socks! I wash and dry them in the bag and haven't lost a pair since!