The best baby guidebooks will save you way more than their cover price. A popular example is Baby Bargains. Consumer Reports has the Best Baby Products book as well. These are loaded with product reviews, checklists and other useful suggestions for saving on all the baby products … [Read more...] about Invest in a money-saving guidebook for baby products
Groceries & Food
Buy big shirts instead of bibs
Shirts that go over your baby's clothes can do a nice job of picking up your baby's mess, can be cheaper than bibs, and are easy to clean in the wash. Find some cheap shirts at a thrift shop or on sale at a local store. Buy a size big enough to cover your baby's clothes. You'll … [Read more...] about Buy big shirts instead of bibs
Skip the diaper genie and other overpriced baby gadgets
While they are meant to be convenient and help kill the smell of a dirty diaper, diaper genies are also a waste of money. After all, you can accomplish the same thing just by walking the diaper out to the trash can! Plastic supermarket bags or used Ziplocs work really well … [Read more...] about Skip the diaper genie and other overpriced baby gadgets
If only using for a short time, rent instead of buying a breast pump
Renting instead of buying a breast pump may be a more frugal option if you will only need it for a month or two, or just for a couple of days. A rental costs about $8 per day or $50 per month, possibly less for longer rentals. This can be a lot less than the $250-300 cost to buy … [Read more...] about If only using for a short time, rent instead of buying a breast pump
Save up to $100 by skipping the changing table
Changing tables are one of those items that seem necessary but are really just another piece of furniture. It is equally easy to change a baby on a regular table, bed, couch or even the floor. Just find a nice thick towel or mat to lay down and change the baby wherever it's … [Read more...] about Save up to $100 by skipping the changing table