How to Raise a Baby in a Small Apartment

First and foremost, be honest with your friends and family about your desire to not burden the house with things. While you may have a strict five-toy-limit, your Great Aunt Sally might not care. For a lot of toys I was gifted that were too large for my space, they lived at the grandparents' house.

Additionally, borrow whatever you can. One of the hardest parts with kids is the obscene amount of stuff they leave behind as they get older. If you borrow as much as possible, you don't have to worry about how you're going to store it later.