Used Baby Furniture Has a Story You Can Add To
Embedded within the walls of our used baby furniture, are stories and dreams waiting to come alive again. Most of us have something tucked away from childhood that we have kept over the years for reasons that are often personal and sentimental. Oftentimes, this precious commodity gets put away in an attic, or crawl space, and it rarely gets taken out or dusted off.
Perhaps some of the most heartwarming memories from our past lie in our childhood. It wasn’t until recently, that I was reminded of how beautiful and powerful an object can be. It was my niece’s second birthday and she received used baby furniture from my best friend. She simply reached into her crawl space, dusted the gift off, and presented it to my niece. A gift from the heart, that didn’t cost a penny.
How could someone give used baby furniture as a baby gift you might ask? Well, I think it’s the term “used” that oftentimes makes people scoff. However, the reality is that many used infant furniture items are in great condition and it’s the best way to buy name brand furnishings that you otherwise might not have been able to afford. In this particular instance, money was not a factor. My best friend could have gone to any local toy store and purchased one of the hundreds of baby items to fill my niece’s room. Instead, she chose to bring the rocking-duck.
The rocking-duck is a piece of used baby furniture that has a story to tell. My best friend grew up in a home where her parents were constantly taking in sick babies. They would nurture and care for these ailing infants until a loving family would come and adopt them. When I saw my best friend pull the rocking-duck out of her car, I was flooded with memories.
My best friend’s grandpa made this for her because like so many of the children her parents cared for, she too was adopted and it was her “welcoming” gift. Painted a pale yellow color with an orange bill, it had a leather seat belt that my best friend’s mom made from an old leather purse of hers. When her mom died suddenly a few years ago, this special baby item was put away. This piece of used infant furniture didn’t seem to have a place anymore, until now.
This piece of used baby furniture carried with it memories of childhood, but more importantly a legacy of love. When my niece saw this special gift her eyes lit up. My sister looked at me a little puzzled, not really sure what to say. I looked at my best friend and smiled. I am sure that the rocking-duck will be around forever. It will go from one loving family to another and will sit patiently waiting for the next child to hop in and rock until their heart’s content.
More importantly, however, are the memories that are relived and the memories that are created all because my best friend went into her crawl space and pulled out her used infant furniture.
About The Author:
Angela Lanci Zaurrini is a talented and successful freelance writer. Her
various writings provide relevant information and wonderfully researched
resources for parents and consumers purchasing baby products. She is a young
and yet experienced educator who earned her B.A. and teaching certification
through Simon Fraser University, Canada. She continues her passion of
sharing knowledge through her numerous writings and educational articles.
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