Having a baby is a life-changing event. It's wonderful, but it's also exhausting. Lack of sleep is tough. Getting peed on? Gross. Having to pack half the house when you take Baby out? Confusing.
Checking the bank account after having a baby?
Terrifying.
They're expensive little buggers. They're precious, but expensive.
Here are ways to help cut the costs when you have baby so you don't sob when you check the account.
1. Ask to purchase the floor model.
I did this with my daughter's crib and saved $200. There were a few scuff marks and one ding, but nothing terrible.
2. Don't be embarrassed to ask for discounts.
My husband is in the military so I always inquire about military discounts. If I'm told no, I say thank you and move on. But more often than not, I'll be told that they can take 5-10% off the price. Every little bit helps!
3. Buy secondhand.
Seriously, we should have bought bouncers secondhand. I did buy tons of used clothes. There are so many secondhand stores for kids today. Many make sure they only put out safe products, so you don't have to worry about buying a faulty stroller.
4. Make your own baby food!
It's cheaper! And there are so many websites and recipes dedicated to doing this. I'm all about simple, and many recipes are simple and quick.
5. Don't break with bank with diapers. Buy Luvs. Also, coupon! Be sure to check out Sunday's paper (May 28th) for a $2 off coupon. Or you can get a $2 print at home coupon.
Luvs Diapers are softer and more absorbent than ever before. Plus they have large stretch tabs for quick changes and ultra leakage protection. If for some reason you aren't happy with Luvs, there's a money-back guarantee. Check out www.luvsdiapers.com for details. Luvs Ultra Leakguards with NightLock Plus™ provide the protect and comfort a parent wants for their baby for less of the cost than other brands. Plus they are soft and gentle on baby's skin. My kids used these a lot with no issues.
Remember: don't forget that you can get a $2 print at home coupon for Luvs diapers here. Do whatever you can to save money.
Are expensive.
(But cute.)
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Great tips!! Buying the floor model is helpful for MANY things!
ReplyDeleteThese are the best tips to cut cost. Thank you for this tips. I will share this with my friends.
ReplyDeleteNursing mothers will find this great tips helpful. I will also share this with mothers who have babies.
ReplyDeleteBabies are crazy expensive! Especially when we think that they "need" the latest gadgets. I buy Luvs too, but I use Amazon's subscribe and save to make them even cheaper!
ReplyDeleteIt's so expensive to have a baby LOL. I always used Luvs diapers when my boys were babies. They always worked really well and were cheaper than the rest.
ReplyDeleteI never knew how expensive it was. I don't have a baby and don't plan to for a while but these are great tips for those who need the,
ReplyDeleteYep, they are adorable and expensive for sure. My daughter bought everything new with the first one but the last 4 got secondhand, thrifted ect. lol. Luvs are the best! My choice.
ReplyDeleteSmart ideas! When we had Scarlet we had nothing. Just nothing. We were so unprepared.
ReplyDeleteWe are blog twins today!
Luvs can be a good deal for diapers especially with coupons. I guess its best to make the most of discounts and second hand items since they grow up so fast.
ReplyDeleteI loved your analogy of babies with expensive little buggers and all the cute pictures of your kids. Luvs look like a wonderful deal for all the new parents!
ReplyDeleteI purchased the Luv's diaper brand for my son when he was a baby and they worked just as well if not better than the other brands.
ReplyDeleteWe LOVE all things used and hand-me-downed. �� I am also a big Amazon Subscribe and Save shopper. I have a series on the best deals monthly on my blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Lexie @ mommyhomemanager.com
It feels like baby are super expensive! And they become even more expensive when they go to uni... tuition fees. Well I guess. I don't have babies yet. If I ever do, I'll remember these tips! xx corinne
ReplyDeleteThese sound like some great tips I can only imagine how much it costs to provide for a tiny little human of your own.
ReplyDeleteI am all about asking for discounts, you just never know if there is a coupon available or some other type of savings.
ReplyDeleteI don't have kids not but my brother mentioned how quickly they went broke when my nephew was born. These are always tips
ReplyDeleteSecondhand is the way I would go if I had another. You can save a fortune and most baby things look like new!
ReplyDeleteIt seems my sister keeps costs down because my MOM keeps gifting her with everything - LOL! My niece is my mom's first grand daughter so she has been SPOILING HER rotten! LOL!
ReplyDeleteI always asked for discounts and coupons. I also asked my friends for stuff they didn't need anymore .
ReplyDeleteI have had several friends that used the cloth diapers instead of throw away diapers in order to save money. I don't know if it did actually save them on time or anything.
ReplyDeleteI know how expensive it is to have a baby. But it’s all worth it. Thanks for the tips.
ReplyDeleteYes to buying secondhand. We found a great kids consignment store near us and it has saved us so much money with my granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteNo baby yet, but I will remember these fine tips when I do in the future.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! Every bit counts when you have a growing family. I've haven't thought of these.
ReplyDeleteThese are great tips! Babies are expensive especially when you need formula! I had to stop nursing because of multiple allergies so I always look for coupons and way to save!
ReplyDeleteI love these! I am having our third baby in August and I am so Bare bones with stuff. These are great tips especially for first time moms!
ReplyDeleteSecond clothes from Once Upon a Child REALLY helped us stay under budget and fashionable! Before I started cloth diapering, LUVS were the diaper of choice for us!
ReplyDeleteI agree, babies are expensive, that's why I don't want one. Plus I have a cat which I consider being my baby, and it's cheaper :))
ReplyDeleteGreat tips. I will share your post and the tips to my friends who have babies. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteXOXO //SINCERELY OPHELIA | NYC Petite Fashion Blogger
My youngest in still in diapers, so I'm still looking for ways to cut down costs.
ReplyDeleteThese are great tips! Totally agree on 3 and 4. We're using disposable diapers half of the time. We rarely have supermarket coupons over here, but we do when we buy online. Lots of savings using those.
ReplyDeleteThe baby is so amazing, and expensive from their vaccinations to clothes everything. Also, the diapers should be of great quality, will recommend to my friend who has a new born, just a few months old.
ReplyDeleteI'm 5 months along, and these are tips I really needed to learn! I didn't know you could buy the floor model!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips, these! I never thought about asking to buy floor models, but then we usually get everything second hand anyway.
ReplyDeleteThese are great tips I really needed! Babies are expensive, so I've been wondering how to save some extra money, and I know I'm gonna make my own baby food for sure.
ReplyDeleteIndeed babies need a lot of budget, of course who would not want to give the best to our babies. Great tips as well. Agree most to make your own baby food. Rest assured that its healthy. -ANOSA
ReplyDeleteI have twins and you can imagine the expenses when you need to buy two or double of everything. I think this is pretty helpful. It's good to be able to catch discounts when you can.
ReplyDeletevery true, once you have a baby all your finances goes for a toss, specially if the mom is taking a long break.
ReplyDeleteThese are all great tips for saving. I always look for discounts and specially when it came to babies items which they outgrow so fast I would sometimes buy second hand and also sell the items once they outgrew them to make some extra money.
ReplyDeleteThere are definitely plenty of ways to save when it comes to our little ones. I always look out for sales and I do my research well. I don't mind buying second hand clothes the first few months because they outgrow it really fast.
ReplyDeleteThese are some great tips! I know that having a baby is pretty expensive. We used Luvs too with our girls and saved a lot of money that way.
ReplyDeleteBuying second hand is a good idea, it is recommended as long as it will not be to prone to germs or atleast you know the original owner of the item. -ANOSA
ReplyDeleteGreat saving tips. I have always used Luvs when my children were younger.
ReplyDeleteI remember the baby food. There are always things to help you make the baby food. And I am sure it's ultimately healthier for your baby as well.
ReplyDeletelol i always say only rich ppl have babies Im not a mom not ready until im filhty rich ♥
ReplyDeleteI agree, they are precious but expensive, indeed! Those diapers are really expensive to buy and you need a lot of them so coupon helps.
ReplyDeleteMy first born had all new things, but of course, we got a lot of "hand-me-downs" too from my cousins. That is one of the benefits of having a large extended family. Baby stuff gets passed around to the next one who needs it.
ReplyDeleteI totally love coupons and deals ... they are the best way to save ... and with a baby on the way - this is a great deal to save!
ReplyDeleteHaving a bubba sure is expensive. I agree in hand me downs or buying things second hand as it definitely does cut down on the costs of having a baby x
ReplyDeleteYou had great tips there. Buying secondhand is good but I think, you can knock from your friends door and buy their baby's old clothing instead, it maybe safer. This blog really helped!
ReplyDeleteAwesome tips! The buying second hand is a good one, I bought a lot second hand when my children were babies.
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