The Baby Cheapskate Guide to Bargains: How to Save on Blankets, Bottles, and Everything Baby
How to get everything you need for your new baby—without breaking the bank.

When Angela Wynne started preparing for her baby’s arrival, she was overwhelmed by all the must-haves she supposedly needed. She quickly discovered that the average American family can expect to shell out more than $23,000 for the first two years of the baby’s life.

Daunted by the cost of having a baby, Angela soon realized she had a gift for ferreting out the best bargains—and decided to share her findings with other parents online, with her uber-successful blog BabyCheapskate.com. And now, in The Babycheapskate Guide to Bargains, she gives you must-have advice on buying the best for your baby for less. You’ll learn:

   • What you need for your baby—and what you don’t need
   • The principles of shopping smart
   • Where to find great deals on baby products, both online and off
   • How to use social media to find bargains and get advice
   • How to demystify couponing and other “insider” savings techniques
   • And much, much more

Outlining easy-to-follow, effective saving strategies, this indispensable guide takes the financial guesswork and all the unwanted stress out of planning for a baby.

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The Baby Cheapskate Guide to Bargains: How to Save on Blankets, Bottles, and Everything Baby
How to get everything you need for your new baby—without breaking the bank.

When Angela Wynne started preparing for her baby’s arrival, she was overwhelmed by all the must-haves she supposedly needed. She quickly discovered that the average American family can expect to shell out more than $23,000 for the first two years of the baby’s life.

Daunted by the cost of having a baby, Angela soon realized she had a gift for ferreting out the best bargains—and decided to share her findings with other parents online, with her uber-successful blog BabyCheapskate.com. And now, in The Babycheapskate Guide to Bargains, she gives you must-have advice on buying the best for your baby for less. You’ll learn:

   • What you need for your baby—and what you don’t need
   • The principles of shopping smart
   • Where to find great deals on baby products, both online and off
   • How to use social media to find bargains and get advice
   • How to demystify couponing and other “insider” savings techniques
   • And much, much more

Outlining easy-to-follow, effective saving strategies, this indispensable guide takes the financial guesswork and all the unwanted stress out of planning for a baby.

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The Baby Cheapskate Guide to Bargains: How to Save on Blankets, Bottles, and Everything Baby

The Baby Cheapskate Guide to Bargains: How to Save on Blankets, Bottles, and Everything Baby

by Angela Wynne
The Baby Cheapskate Guide to Bargains: How to Save on Blankets, Bottles, and Everything Baby

The Baby Cheapskate Guide to Bargains: How to Save on Blankets, Bottles, and Everything Baby

by Angela Wynne

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How to get everything you need for your new baby—without breaking the bank.

When Angela Wynne started preparing for her baby’s arrival, she was overwhelmed by all the must-haves she supposedly needed. She quickly discovered that the average American family can expect to shell out more than $23,000 for the first two years of the baby’s life.

Daunted by the cost of having a baby, Angela soon realized she had a gift for ferreting out the best bargains—and decided to share her findings with other parents online, with her uber-successful blog BabyCheapskate.com. And now, in The Babycheapskate Guide to Bargains, she gives you must-have advice on buying the best for your baby for less. You’ll learn:

   • What you need for your baby—and what you don’t need
   • The principles of shopping smart
   • Where to find great deals on baby products, both online and off
   • How to use social media to find bargains and get advice
   • How to demystify couponing and other “insider” savings techniques
   • And much, much more

Outlining easy-to-follow, effective saving strategies, this indispensable guide takes the financial guesswork and all the unwanted stress out of planning for a baby.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781101585337
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 05/01/2012
Sold by: Penguin Group
Format: eBook
Pages: 336
File size: 486 KB
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Angela Wynne, of Atlanta, is a mom with a purpose: She single-mindedly tracks all the latest deals on diapers, formula, and other baby necessities.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction xiii

Part 1 Baby Savings 101 1

Chapter 1 Saving Big: The Basics 3

Why Do We Buy? 4

What Kind of Saver Are You? 9

5 Principles of Saving Big 10

Chapter 2 Building Your Shopping List and Finding Big Discounts 25

Do Your Research Before You Shop 26

How Low Will It Go: Tracking Prices 30

Get the Scoop on Sales, Clearance, and Closeouts 35

What About Warehouse Clubs: Are They Worth It? 38

Saving with Social Media 40

Chapter 3 Creating the Registry: From Woombies to Onesies 45

Where Will You Register? 46

Be Smart: Register for the Essentials 49

It's Raining Freebies: Baby Showers 56

Chapter 4 Saving Big with Coupons 61

Couponing Basics for the Absolute Beginner 62

On the Hunt: The Best Coupon Sources 65

Loyalty Cards, Rebates, and Vouchers: Three More Cost Cutters 72

3 Ways to Take Couponing Even Further 76

Part 2 Life's Little Necessities 79

Chapter 5 Setting Up the Nursery: Cool Cribs and More 81

5 Basic Ideas for Nursery Planning 82

7 Space-maximizing Tips for a Mini Nursery 83

Designing the Nursery: Inspiration and Advice 85

Crib Notes: How to Buy a Great Crib for Less 89

Bedding: Bye-Bye Bumpers and Other Tips 95

Pretty It Up: Decor and Nursery Furniture 99

Planning a Nursery for Multiples 108

Chapter 6 Feeding Baby for Less: From Boobies to Bananas 113

Breastfeeding and Nursing Accessories 114

The Secret Formula for Saving on Baby Formula 125

Fill 'Er Up: The Best Baby Bottles 131

Baby Food: No Silver Spoon Required 134

High Chairs: Do You Really Need One? 138

Chapter 7 Diapering: The Bottom Line 145

Cloth Diapering 101 146

Disposable Diaper Basics 153

3 Rules That Can Save You Hundreds on Premium Diapers 158

What About the Wipes? 164

Chapter 8 Changing Time: Bags, Pails, and Other Diapering Doodads 169

Mama Needs a Brand-new Bag (or Does She?): Diaper Bags 170

Diaper Pails: The Straight Poop 177

Dealing with Diaper Rash 181

Chapter 9 Coming Clean: Baby and the Bathwater 185

Rub-a-Dub-Dub: How to Save on a Tub 186

Soaps and Shampoos: Tear-free Shopping 191

Towels That Won't Leave Your Wallet High and Dry 193

Make a Splash: Bath Toys 194

Chapter 10 Sizing Up Your Baby Clothing Needs 197

Hooray for Free Baby Clothes! 199

What Does a Newborn Need, Anyway? 199

Layette for Less 200

Sizing It Up and Shocking Up 210

This Little Piggy: Baby's First Shoes 213

Resell and Recoup the Cost 216

Part 3 Gear and Other Goodies 219

Chapter 11 Cruising: Car Seats 101 221

Car Seats: A Crash Course 223

Choosing and Saving on Infant Car Seats 227

Convertible Car Seats: Safety and Savings 231

Chapter 12 Hoofing It: Strollers and Baby Carriers 235

Strollers 236

Baby Carriers 247

Chapter 13 Gearing Up: Bouncers, Bassinets, and More 257

A Play Yard Playbook 258

Will Your Baby Be a Swinger or a Bouncer? 263

Rock On, Baby: Rockers 268

Bassinets, Cradles, and Moses Baskets 269

Bumbo and BébéPOD: A Different Kind of Babysitter 270

Chapter 14 Choosing Drool-worthy First Toys 273

Tummy-time Fun: Activity Mats and Baby Gyms 276

Classic First Toys Your Baby Will Go Gaga For 276

Stationary Activity Centers: Plastic Mega Hunks of Fun 284

Bouncing Baby Boys and Girls: Jumpers 287

Books, Music, and Other Media for Your Little Mogul 289

Out and About with Bambino 292

Appendix A 100+ Helpful Web Sites for Smart Shoppers 295

Appendix B Smart Products to Put on Your Baby Registry 301

Index 303

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