{"id":2890,"date":"2021-06-24T10:00:39","date_gmt":"2021-06-24T14:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/?p=2890"},"modified":"2024-03-29T21:07:11","modified_gmt":"2024-03-30T01:07:11","slug":"7-baby-on-a-budget-tips-you-must-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makingdayscount.com\/7-baby-on-a-budget-tips-you-must-know\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for a Baby on a Budget: 7 Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
Having a baby on a budget does not have to be overwhelming nor feeling like you are not giving your best.<\/p>\n
It is about making intentional decisions so that you can say yes to your priorities and spend your money that contributes to your current and future goals.<\/p>\n
In the blog post below, I will share some tips to help you save money, especially during this new stage of life.<\/p>\n
Yes, things for the baby can add up and be really expensive. However, these tips will help lessen the costs and be easier on the wallet.<\/p>\n
Whether it is your first or 3rd child, these tips are helpful for you to save some and spend less money within your budget.<\/p>\n
Pin this for later!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Contents<\/p> Am I the only person guilty of buying way too much stuff from Amazon? Maybe. It feels like we bought a lot more during the pandemic than before. My toddler even knew that we needed to wipe down our packages before opening them. She was 2 at that time.<\/p>\n A tip that you might not know is that you can buy things that are cheaper on Amazon – that is from Amazon Warehouse. These are items that might have a bit of imperfections or maybe a returned item.<\/p>\n There are different conditions such as used like new or used good. You can read the description to see whether it is worth buying or not.<\/p>\n Some of the items that you can buy for baby (that I do) include:<\/p>\n You can get wipes, clothing, or even play mat on Amazon warehouse for a cheaper price.<\/p>\n The cost of diapers and other baby essentials can really add up, so this is a great way for us to save some money.<\/p>\n Check out Amazon Warehouse here.<\/p>\n Another way to have a baby on a budget is to join buy nothing Facebook groups and accept hand me downs from others.<\/p>\n If you look online or on Facebook, you can find these buy nothing group where people post items that they want to give away for free. Many of the items include baby clothing and toys.<\/p>\n Join the groups and let others know what you are looking for. Sometimes, someone will post something that you like and you can let them know that you’re interested in what they are offering.<\/p>\n Another way to save on baby items is to accept hand me downs from family and friends. You can always give away items that are in poor condition or that you do not want.<\/p>\n If you do not mind second hand items, you can also wash and wipe down the items after receiving them.<\/p>\n The third way to have a baby on a budget is to only focus on the essentials.<\/p>\n Focus on what you actually need for a newborn and you can always add to it later.<\/p>\n Here are some essentials:<\/p>\nHere are my 7 Tips on How to Prepare for a baby on a budget:<\/span><\/h1>\n
Disclaimer: <\/span>BY CLICKING THE LINKS AND MAKING A PURCHASE, I MIGHT BE EARNING A SMALL COMMISSION AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO YOU. PLEASE SEE OUR FULL DISCLOSURE<\/a> FOR MORE DETAILS.<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
1. Amazon Warehouse<\/span><\/h2>\n
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2. Hand Me Downs and Buy Nothing Group<\/span><\/h2>\n
3. Focusing on Essentials<\/span><\/h2>\n
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