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If you have to purchase new

clothing, choose neutral colors

so it can be worn again by a

second child.

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New Parent Tip #1

To avoid buying multiple

versions of the same type of

product, purchase body

washes, detergents and hair

brushes that you can share with

your baby.

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New Parent Tip #2

Ditch the expensive diaper

bag, and use a backpack or

large bag you already own.

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New Parent Tip #3

Certain high chair models can run

as high as $300. Opt for a safe, but

cheaper version.

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New Parent Tip #4

Since babies learn to walk

quicker if they are barefoot,

avoid purchasing many pairs

of shoes. Instead, get one pair

of booties to keep feet warm

when outside.

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New Parent Tip #5

Choose convertible items that will

grow and adapt as your child does.

For example, purchase a crib that

can also transform into a toddler

bed.

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New Parent Tip #6

Since crib pillows can be a

sudden infant death syndrome

hazard, you’ll only use them for

decoration. Skip on buying

them.

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New Parent Tip #8

Keep an eye on sites like Zulily.com,

which hold flash sales for baby items.

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New Parent Tip #9

Buy diapers in bulk. You’ll be

needing a lot of them.

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New Parent Tip #10

Make sure to do your homework

on any major purchase. Otherwise,

you may wind up with a stroller

that has a defective handle.

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New Parent Tip #11

Before you purchase an item,

make sure to shop around to

ensure you are getting the

best price.

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New Parent Tip #12

Purchase clothing a size too big, so

that your baby does not grow out of

it after only wearing it a few times.

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New Parent Tip #13

Don’t pre-buy more than one

or two bottles as your baby

may wind up taking to a

different kind.

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New Parent Tip #14

You’ll be using your stroller often,

so pick a model that is convertible

or allows you to add additional

seating space in case your family

grows.

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New Parent Tip #15

Sign up for newsletters and

email lists that frequently offer

coupons for baby and child

products.

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New Parent Tip #16

Only buy the necessities before

your baby is born. You may find that

you didn’t need many of the items

you envisioned you would.

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New Parent Tip #17

Instead of continuing to buy

premade baby food as your

newborn gets older, consider

mashing up your own food or

cutting it into finger food size

for toddlers.

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New Parent Tip #18

If you are able to nurse your

baby. It will not only save

money on formula, but it is

also healthy for you and your

baby.

Source: www.womenshealth.gov

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New Parent Tip #19

When you visit your child’s

pediatrician, ask for free

samples.

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New Parent Tip #20

Check with your tax adviser for any

possible child care deductions, as in

many states you can deduct anywhere

from 20% to 35% of those expenses.

Source: www.taxcreditsforworkingfamilies.org

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New Parent Tip #21

Remember, children don’t care

how much a gift costs. Don’t

spend a fortune on toys when

your child might have more

fun playing with the box they

came in.

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New Parent Tip #22

Rather than purchasing an ear

thermometer, buy a digital oral

thermometer, which will be

about a third of the price.

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New Parent Tip #23

You’ll forget your diaper bag at

some point, so keep a back-up

in the car. Otherwise, you’ll be

out and need to purchase

items you already have, likely

at a more expensive price.

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New Parent Tip #24

Write down a list of necessary

items for your baby and stick to it.

Does your baby need that little

shark costume on display next to

the diapers? Probably not.

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New Parent Tip #25

To decorate your baby’s

nursery, use family pictures

and a sibling’s works of art

instead of purchasing pricey,

premade decorations.

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New Parent Tip #26

If an item you use frequently

goes on sale, stock up on it,

provided it isn’t perishable.

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New Parent Tip #27

If you know you are going to

have a shower thrown for you,

register in advance with a

store so that your friends and

family buy things you need

and no gifts are repeated.

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New Parent Tip #28

If your baby’s items are still in

good condition or are lightly

used, resell the items.

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New Parent Tip #29

Buy generic or store brand

items when possible. These

products will often have the

same ingredient list as

name-brand items, for a

much lower cost.

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New Parent Tip #30

If you haven’t already done so, plan

ahead for the future. A baby’s birth is

a good time to think ahead about

college planning or life insurance.

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