Having a baby can bring loads of joy to a couple but it can also add on a list of completely new costs to a family budget, for it is inevitable that the little bundle will be needing lots of stuff, especially if you happen to be a first-time parent. If you have cost-cutting on your mind and could do with some simple strategies to ease your financial strains, this page is for you.
Go for gender-neutral baby stuff
Forget the gender-specific blue or pink colors for your baby stuff and go instead for neutral colors such as brown, red, green, and even stylish black or grey. This way, your future baby can also use them, regardless of gender!
Get arty with nursery deco
Nursery furnishings and decorating items can be pricey. You can help keep costs down, at least with the decorations, by framing pictures from old children’s books or even a few of your favourite baby photos. Hang them up tastefully and you’ll need not be in want of expensive wall decorations.
Take full advantage of sales
This includes online sales as well, for items such as baby shoes and clothes can be purchased at attractive discounted prices, especially during clearance time. After all, if your baby is not going to mind last season’s baby-wear, why should you? For even more savings, stock up on clothes a few sizes bigger than your baby to keep costs down for the near future.
Pick convertible baby gear
Convertible gear can be used for more than just one purpose, or, it can ‘grow’ with a child. From strollers that double up as baby car seats to cribs that convert into toddler beds, convertible gear is generally sturdy and may help save you big bucks in the long run. They can also be used for your future children.
Share organic toiletries
If you are using organic toiletries such as body wash, shampoo, and body moisturisers, chances are they’re quite safe for a baby’s skin and hair as well. After all, a baby does not use a whole lot of toiletries in the first place!
Go easy on nursing wear
Kudos you if you plan to nurse your baby, in which case, you’ll probably have nursing wear in your shopping list. While there is no harm in owning a few of these nifty garments (and undergarments), there is no need to have a whole wardrobe full of nursing wear, which can be quite pricey on the wallet. Button-up shirts, tank tops, and hoodies that zip up can do just as fine a job.
