When I first got pregnant and was researching how much it costs to provide for a new baby I was horrified! All right, perhaps not horrified but at least shocked. We could thankfully afford the 'recommended amount' but I didn't want to spend it! Not that I wanted to be cheap when it came to my firstborn, I just happen to come from a long line of frugal parents and like to stretch my penny as far as it can go. So after outfitting my two kids over the last few years I have learned a few key tips that can save big bucks.
Baby Shower
This is your first and foremost way to get someone else to spend way too much on baby clothes and other items. Make sure you sign up at an online gift registry so that out of town friends and family can send you a little something. Don't feel bad about exchanging items for something else, only you know what's best for your baby. Also - have your shower at least 2 months before the birth so you have time to get everything else you need.
Car Seat Stroller Combo
Combos
Find items that combine or change as your baby gets older. You can get cribs that turn into toddler beds, combo change table and dressers, and car seat / stroller combinations.
Friends and Family
If you know people who have kids already, hit them up for the items they no longer use. You would be surprised how many people just hang onto their baby items and would rather give them to someone they know then give them away. Even older family members may have an heirloom rocking chair or bassinette tucked away.
Garage Sales / Classifieds / Online Ads
If you have the time, here's a good place for bargains. You can find just about anything you are looking for if you are willing to spend time looking.
Ebay
If you haven't yet tried out this online auction website now is the time to get your feet wet, there are huge bargains to be had. I have found that the best deals are baby clothes, as you can get large bundles of clothes for not much shipping. Many sellers specialize in only name brand clothes, if you want your little one dressed in style. Tip: make sure you calculate shipping into the price of your bid so you don't end up paying too much.
Second Hand Stores
In response to the growing number of parents looking for good deals, there should be a good assortment of second hand or consignment shops in your area. You can find everything from furniture to clothes and nursery decor at these shops. Tip: some stores have quarterly 50% off sales in order to clear inventory, so keep and eye out and go clean up!
A final tip: if you are thinking of having another baby do not get rid of anything as you will certainly need it again! Once your items have fulfilled their usefulness how about having a garage sale to get some of your money back? You'd also be helping out some of the other frugal families out there.
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Chicco Liteway Stroller & Key Fit Car Seat in Romantic Feature
- Stroller and Car Seat Set
- Lightweight, aluminum frame and compact 3-D fold
- Hide-away boot for enclosing infants when reclined
- ?Rear-wheel suspension with precision swivel front wheels let you take it anywhere
- Parent cupholder
Chicco Liteway Stroller & Key Fit Car Seat in Romantic Overview
*Stroller Details*Stylish & Bold compact ultra light aluminum stroller. Trendy colors, modern tailoring, eliptical tubing and high-tech wheels make this stroller fashion forward. Compact 3-D fold and carry handle for easy travel. Fully reclining seat with hide-away boot enclosure for sleeping babies. Rear wheel suspension and toe-tap locking brakes keep your ride safe. Storage basket detaches and converts to sling tote for carrying baby's things. One-hand adjustable reclining seat, canopy and leg support allow for baby's comfort. Recommended from birth to 40 lbs*Car Seat Details*The Chicco KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat is the premier infant carrier for safety, comfort, and convenience. With its removable newborn insert, the KeyFit 30 Car Seat will accommodate your baby from four to thirty pounds. The KeyFit 30's thickly cushioned seat includes a five-point safety harness and is lined with energy-absorbing foam for increased safety and comfort. The KeyFit 30 Base's spring-assisted level foot, two precision bubble levels, and "Center-Pull" LATCH adjustment guarantee quick and correct installment from either side of your vehicle and give you confidence that your child is safely secured in your vehicle.SAVE NOW on the special offers below!
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