How to get the best for your baby on a budget
Yes, you really can afford it all!
The Complete Book of Baby Bargains is the one-stop bargain resource for every parent-to-be, with over 1,000 ideas used by real parents to save 20% to 80% on everything for baby.
The Best Money-Saving Secrets...
All you need in one complete book!
Baby bargains is also set up so it's very easy to read. It's separated by sections - feeding, health & hygiene, baby gear, and more. Then, each tip is numbered and "bullet pointed" for easy, quick reading. Kimberly knows her stuff and doesn't waste your time getting the good stuff.
Excerpt from Chapter 1
1. Once you become pregnant, your doctor will prescribe prenatal vitamins. Even if you have a reasonable co-pay, they can be expensive. Look for generic over-the-counter prenatal vitamins at discount stores and pharmacies to save even more money.
2. Pregnancy books, workout videos, etc., are great to have, but don't pay full price for them. They often wind up at secondhand stores, thrift shops, eBay, and consignment stores.
3. Better yet, borrow books and DVDs from the library before purchasing them. If you don't see what you want, request it via interlibrary loan.
4. Don't buy an expensive body pillow from a maternity store. Wal-Mart carries a full-length pillow for under $10. If you find it to be too overstuffed for your liking, just open a seam and remove some of the fiberfill.
5. Steer clear of expensive creams that say they can prevent or erase stretch marks. While they sound wonderful, they can't live up to their claims. Heredity gave you stretch marks, and no amount of cream will erase them. On the upside, stretch marks do tend to fade with time.
6. Talk to your employer about the benefits you'll receive while on maternity leave. Some offer paid leave if you qualify. Most offer short-term disability for a short time after your baby is born, which is meant to cover your salary (or a portion of it) while you are unable to work due to illness or injury or childbirth.
Introduction xi PART ONE: Before Your Baby Arrives 1
Chapter 1: The Maternity Months 3
Chapter 2: Clothing Savings for Mom-to-Be 19
Chapter 3: Bargains for Multiple Bundles 37
PART TWO: Feeding Your Newborn Baby 45
Chapter 4: Breast-feeding 47
Chapter 5: Formula, Milk, and Bottles 63
Chapter 6: Open Wide, Baby! 81
PART THREE: Baby's Health and Hygiene 105
Chapter 7: Diapering Your New Bundle 107
Chapter 8: Baby in the Bath139
Chapter 9: Under-the-Weather Baby155
PART FOUR: Getting Baby Dressed 171
Chapter 10: Bargains on Baby Clothes173
Chapter 11: Where to Shop and When 195
Chapter 12: Laundry and Cleaning Up 217
PART FIVE: The Newest Room in the House227
Chapter 13: Bedding and Furniture Bargains229
Chapter 14: Jazzing Up the Walls and Windows in Baby's Room 241
Chapter 15: Decorations, Accessories, and Storage in Baby's Room251
Part Six: The Wide World of Baby Gear263
Chapter 16: Buying Baby Gear 265
Chapter 17: Getting Around289
Chapter 18: Baby Furniture 303
Part Seven: Keeping Baby Busy317
Chapter 19: Toys319
Chapter 20: Media for Your Baby-and You! 333
Chapter 21: Entertainment and Education341
Part Eight : Money -Keeping More and Spending Less347
Chapter 22: Family Finances 349
Chapter 23: Child Care 357
Chapter 24: Coupon Savings 363
Part Nine : Remembering Your Baby for Years to Come375
Chapter 25: Keepsakes and Birth Announcements377
Chapter 26: Recording Memories of Your Baby 387
Chapter 27: Special Occasions 399
About the Author417
Kimberly Danger is the owner and operator of Mommysavers.com, a successful website that provides moms and their families tons of tips on living well for less. Ms. Danger has a degree in Business Administration and has provided numerous interviews with radio stations, newspapers, and magazines on the subject of saving time and money. She lives in Mankato, Minnesota.
Anonymous
Posted July 16, 2010
All of my friends told me to go out and get the Baby Bargains book. I got this one, and couldn't believe they were raving about it. This book gives tips like "Search for yard sales for gently used baby items to save money". Really? That's just common sense. Or to go to Ebay to buy lots of stuff. It really isn't helpful. Turns out there is another book out there in it's 8th edition (and for good reason) by a very similar name, by Denise Fields. It's much better in my opinion. Don't waste your time or money reading this!
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Overview
How to get the best for your baby on a budget
Yes, you really can afford it all!
The Complete Book of Baby Bargains is the one-stop bargain resource for every parent-to-be, with over 1,000 ideas used by ...