Comments on: 5 Tips on Shopping for Baby on a Budget

By: Cathy Ley

Cathy Ley — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:11:54 +0000

Kristi, I agree that all baby gear should meet current safety guidelines. That is one area that I am against saving money on. If you take a pass-me-down car seat, definately make sure it meets the current safely regulations as you mentioned. Thank you for your comments!

By: Cathy Ley

Cathy Ley — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:10:13 +0000

Mimi, buying in “bulk” certainly has its benefits! Parents should take advantage of those 2 for 1 sales.

By: Kristi

Kristi — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:28:22 +0000

This is great advice. As a parent it’s always so tempting to buy the latest and trendiest baby items. However, like you said a parent should focus on purchasing the items they need before spending all of their money. I have found some great clothing at thrift stores. Since children/babies grow so fast the majority of clothes are in great condition. If your buying baby furniture however it’s important to make sure the items meet current safety guidelines.

By: Mimi

Mimi — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:03:10 +0000

My local Mothers of Twins/Triplets group has a sale twice a year. You can get great deals on clothes, toys, and baby equipment. And since twins/triplets are involved, there’s almost always more than one of each item.

By: couponless

couponless — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:08:42 +0000

Another tip is to buy when on sale and buy in bulk. For example, if there is a sale on baby formula, buy 5 cans at a time. Or if there is a sale on clothing, buy for the next size up (taking the season into consideration too of course).

Also, use coupons. I don’t believe parents use coupons enough. They can save you lots of money in the long run. Try to save even coupons that you will not use or want because someone out there will want it. Sites such as http://couponless.com enables you to “swap” your unwanted coupons for those you want/need.