Here are some tips on how you could do the same!
Instead, use these tips to save big.
Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week.
This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed.
Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire.
Plus, get up to 15% off from Amazon and 10% off from Babies R Us.
Babies R Us and Amazon require you to use the discount in one trip.
As an added bonus, this longer registry can serve as a running list of things you need!
The Medela Pump In Style or Ameda Purely Yours are typically covered.
Thisll save you about $150.
Connect With Local Moms
Sign up for local listservs,Facebook groupsorFreecycle.
Most areas have at least one local swap group.
Ask around to see who has items you need.
Youre likely to get them free-and-clear from kindhearted relatives and friends who know the price of raising little ones.
Just do a quick check tomake sure the items havent been recalled.
Take Advantage of Freebies
Expectant moms are a marketers dream and freebies abound if you know where to look.
Check outthis list of free gifts including detergent, diapers, coupons and more!
And they rarely wait until a seasons end before starting major markdowns.
Never pay full price!
Check out kids consignment shopsfor things like high chairs, strollers, walkers and other big-ticket items.
When youre done with your items, re-consign or sell them back to the shop for store credit.
Use the credit to get clothes, shoes and other items as you need them.
Hit Thrift Stores
Thrift stores are perfect for findingsecondhand clothing atlow prices.
You wont always see the same clothing quality at thrift stores as you do at consignment shops.
But Ive found some gems at Goodwill and other thrift stores for a fraction of the price.
Remember, the best stuff can be found in stores near higher-income areas.
Be choosy about which shops you frequent.
It really doesnt matter if your local thrift store isnt high-end.
Keep in mind your baby will be staining and outgrowing clothes every couple of months.
If you have the time and energy to put in the legwork, you canscout out local yard sales.
If you want to buy used, buy from someone you know.
Use Your Registry
If youre buying a new car seat, put your favorite models on your registry.
Car seats are common group gifts for new parents.
Save on Services
If youre planning to breastfeed, lactation consultant services are an excellent resource.
You may be able to save big with the right info.
Lactation Consultants
Insurance companies are also required to provide comprehensive lactation support and counseling from trained providers.
Keep in mind: Individual plans determine which lactation services are covered.
Contact your provider to find out whats covered before your babys born.
You could save $75 an hour or more, depending on your location.
Many hospitals offer breastfeeding support groups and free visits with the hospital lactation consultants even after youre discharged.
Buy Used
If youre looking tosave money by using cloth diapers,save from the start buy used.
In general, prefolds are cheaper per piece but youll need to size up as your baby grows.
Look for used diapers on your local Facebook garage sale groups or at consignment shops.
Wash Them Well
Another thing that can help make cloth diapering more economical is agood cleaning routine.
Prep new diapersorbleach used diapersbefore use.
check that youre usingthe right detergent, wash temperature and between wash storage.
These strategies extend the life of your diapers and ensure they absorb as much as possible.
Get Them for Free
The cheapest diapers are free!
Before you spend hundreds of dollars on disposables, check out thesenine ways to get free diapers.
Youll probably also get access to coupons and other special offers that can save you additional money.
Save more than $200 a year bymaking your own wipesusing paper towels and a few other easy-to-find ingredients.
Use Cloth Wipes
Save evenmoreby cutting up old T-shirts or hand towels to make reusable wipes.
Spray somehomemade cleansing solutionon a wipe, rinse and toss in a wet bag before washing.
Breastfeed
Nursing your newborn will take time and money for necessary supplies like nursing bras and a pump.
But itll save you money compared to purchasing formula.
Ask Your Doctor for Samples
Baby care items, food and formula are expensive.
Dont waste money if youre not sure which products best meet your needs.
Ask your pediatrician which brands and products he or she recommends.
Doctors often receive samples they can share with you.
It beats buying several full-sized packages before figuring out what works best for you.
Sign up for Coupons
Similac Strong Momsprovides free formula samples and large-value coupons.
It also provides partner offers like discounts on birth announcements, photo books and other baby-centered items, too.
Take Advantage of Sales
Baby food and care items often go on sale at discount stores.
it’s possible for you to usually findcouponsfor major brands in your local newspaper or throughCoupons.com.
Make Your Own Baby Food
Baby food doesnt have to come in jars.
Skip the Baby Food Altogether
Considerbaby-led weaning.
New parents areeligible for other credits and exemptions, too.
So you may want to consult with an accountant orcheck onlinebefore filing your taxes.
Ami Spencer Youngs is a freelance writer and yoga teacher, raising her career alongside two boys under three.
Learn more about her life and her writing at writingherlife.com or on Twitter at @writingherlife.
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