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I have an ikea crib (two actually) that converts to a toddler bed...its been in almost daily usage for 3 years and still looks brand new. A fancy crib is soooo not worth it to me.

The stroller thing really depends on your lifestyle and where you live, the weather, the size of your car, and I personally think that its better to wait until baby is born to invest in something, so you can get into the rhythm of your life first...use a sling or a front carrier for the first few weeks and maybe try out some friends' strollers...personally, I didn't use the stroller alot until my dd was a year old.

For actual Stasi sytle, you can go to the former Stasi headquarters in East Berlin - it's a truly fascinating museum, kept in much the same condition as that day in 1989 when those in the neighborhood stormed the building to liberate it. You can even have a meal in the cafeteria! With a view of the "interogation" rooms!