Having kids is pricey. From maternity clothes and care to diapers, baby wipes, cradles, strollers and other things that are your child needs, you would definitely spend a lot of money. Parents just want the best for their newborn babies. However, once you start adding up the costs of clothing, feeding and raising a baby you will soon realize that "the best" does not come cheap. But you don't have to break the bank just to give you child the best, there are lots of ways wherein you can still save money.
Here are some ways to save money on baby items.
Expecting moms are often thrown a baby shower party by her close friends and relatives. This is their way of sharing and expressing their delight to the soon-to-be parents' new bundle of joy. Gifts are given. If you signed up on a baby registry, you are most likely t get those baby items that you need. So try to hold off buying some baby stuff after you see what you receive at the showers. With this, you'll have an idea what are the things that you still need to purchase.
Don't take a pass on hand-me-downs items from family and friends with older kids. You need to realize that kids grow quickly. They will most likely use these items for a short period of time. You don't have to spend hundreds of dollars for these baby gears. You can also buy used bay stuff from yard sales and thrift stores. Don't be embarrassed to do so. They may be used but they are still in good condition. You can buy almost all baby items second hand except for one thing, car seats. Experts recommend that you need to buy a new car seat for your child.
Save on diapers. Oh boy, babies use a lot of diapers. But you can save on them if you buy generic ones and buy it in bulk. Compare the prices and you'll see that difference. There are diapers that are a lot cheaper than Pampers but with higher quality. Have you heard about Aldi diapers? Don't pay for the brand name. Check discount store brand such as Wal-Mart and Target's.
Coupons. You got to love these coupons. Hunt them down and clip them. You can find these coupons on magazines, newspapers and online. If you decide to use an online store, there are coupons codes that you can use also. Or you can print them and bring them to your local store. Now there are sites that offer freebies as well. Register on websites that give out coupons for different baby items and some of them gives you free samples as well.
Enjoy this experience and have fun being a parent without going broke.
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