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July 7, 2006
Saving
Money With Baby
Here are five money saving tactics that can
really come in handy if you have newborns or young
children and would like to save money off a few of
the many expenses that you have.
1. Borrow items that your friends,
neighbors, or family members are no longer using
anymore. Graciously accept all second hand gifts
people no longer need. Keep what you can use, get
rid of, or sell what you can not.
Think of all the people you know who have a small
two or three year old. They are perfect candidates
to ask for any unwanted baby equipment. Their
children are already past this stage.
Your friends really do not need the 'baby stuff'
any more (at least for the moment), and would
probably be more than happy to either loan or give
the items to you.
2. Whenever possible, buy items and clothing
used. At first this might seem ridiculous or
unimaginable to some, but really consider this
money saving opportunity. You will save up to 95%
off what you would normally pay in stores.
Kids grow quickly, too quickly it seems. Over four
feet in less than ten years! That means lots and
lots of clothes.
Unbelievable bargains can be found at yard/garage
sales, flea markets, pennysaver/classified
advertisements, online auction and swap sites
provide possible money saving opportunities for you
and your family.
NOTE: You will not be buying dirty, worn out
clothes with numerous holes all over the place.
Even the seller knows that NO ONE will buy
that!
The clothes at these sales are usually in near mint
condition and are only being sold because their own
children outgrew them. The sellers just want to get
rid of them and you'll usually get a fantastic
bargain.
Aside from clothing, you can also find tons of baby
related items up for sale. Cribs, walkers, car
seats, strollers, changing tables, play pens, baby
monitors, all for pennies on the dollar.
Remember, these people you're buying from all have
children who have outgrown these products, so it's
all junk, in a matter of speaking. Score on a deal
when you can.
3. Put off unnecessary, expensive purchases
until you can either find a lower price, or can
save up the money to buy. This is much better than
opposed to charging up the credit card and paying
for it later.
You may find that after waiting a bit longer and
letting the 'excitement' wear off, that you can get
by perfectly fine without it. For example, instead
of a:
Changing Table: use a towel on top of a bed to
change
Diaper Bag: Any sturdy bag can do.
Formula: If possible, breast feed to save on the
cost of formula
Clothes: Ask family and friends. Yard sales, swap
meets, advertisements.
4. Hospitals, churches, charitable
organizations and salvation army may provide help
to families needing financial assistance who have
young children or newborns.
You can find more information at your
city/community center, church or local yellow pages
for programs that are available to you and your
family.
5. Last and certainly not least is TIME. The
time spent with your baby or child. Cherish these
moments in your life as your baby grows over the
years.
Instead of buying all the latest toys and gadgets,
spend time instead of money playing and laughing
with your child. Go to the park. Take nice walks
with your baby in a stroller or back-pack style
holder. Play together on the living room floor.
Splash around in the bathtub. Crawl around together
on the grass.
This is more special than anything money can
buy.
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