8 Smart Ways to Afford a Baby

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wait until baby arrives to shop

i agree with the tip not to shop before baby arrives... i went way overboard with newborn clothing and items that i havent even used yet, my baby is 9 weeks and $100's in unworn newborn clothing has already been packed away.

erin of ME @ Nov 08, 2009 08:30:05 AM

More resources......

It is worth checking out the soon to be released 'How to afford time off with your baby' by becky Goddard-Hill (vermilion 2009) It contains 101 top tips for affording your time off from party ideas through to affordable but fanatstic baby clothes. The book spans baby to pre-school and every eventuality in between. Brilliant. Funny too! The author blogs at www.babybudgeting.blog.co.uk

Becky @ Jun 09, 2009 06:58:17 AM

Baby

Thought you needed to read this

gball of GA @ Jun 17, 2008 17:05:27 PM

Baby Gear

Having a baby is a expensive ordeal and a beautiful experience. Careful planing is needed when it comes to finances since the economy don't seem it's going to pick up no where soon Gas prices going through the roof! Some things for baby can be found used but be careful to check recall organizations on things such as strollers and car seats. One place i know on line is http://www.recoupbabygear.com keep checking some excellent baby gear comes up.

Jenet Shuey of IL @ Jun 13, 2008 16:57:31 PM

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