Babies and Budgets…They Can Coexist!
New Baby!
Nothing brings more happiness to a family than a brand new baby. It can also bring a lot of expenses. Here are some ways to be prepared so you can concentrate on your new bundle of joy..not a bundle of bills!
First, be grateful for family and friends who give you second hand baby clothing. Trust me…the baby does not care that they are wearing last year’s sleeper! If the clothes you are given are too big…save them for next year.
Rather than spend unnecessary dollars on ready to serve jars of baby food..why not make your own? Simply use vegetables and fruits from your garden or refrigerator and put them in a blender or a food processor. They can be made ahead and stored in plastic containers. Not only will you save money…you will know exactly what your baby is getting because you made it!
Make a budget
Comparison shop for the necessities, such as carseats, cribs, and diapers. Buying diapers in bulk (especially with newborns) saves money at the cash register and the gas tank…much less extra trips to the store. If you are lucky enough to have someone loan or give you a carseat or crib, make sure it is up to the latest standards for safety.
Keep track of what you are spending…sometimes when we see it in writing, we can see where costs can be trimmed. Making a budget and sticking to it is not always easy..but in the long run, you will save money toward that other expense children incur…the college fund!
By Angela Sangster, Copyright SaveMoneySpot.com 2010.
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WOW you are so right there when you said It can also bring a lot of expenses. In this time with the money you have to do every thing you can just to get by and then the babies stuff are so high. I got clothes for both of my little ones and shoes and I buy clothes and socks and shoes at junk stores. when they are little there is no need to spend a boat load of money on them for clothes when they are just going to grow out of it in a few days.
I have been planning making my own baby food for my 6 month daughter as well.
Thanks Angie for this really great money saving tips here
As a mom, I know how expensive a baby can be…and that’s just in the first years of life! Making your own baby food is a great idea, Queen…and you know exactly what your baby is getting as well.