Bringing a child into the world is a joyous occasion. However in the lead up to the birth of your new bundle, you need to make sure you’re well prepared and sometimes this can be a little expensive. Money Maven has complied a list of ideas to help you take care of your new-born without worrying about over-spending.
Bargain buys: If you search you can find some great online stores that offer you great prices on quality items. Baby Best Bargains is one such online store that stocks Australian made baby furniture at bargain prices! As for all your other baby needs, Free Parent Stuff is a great daily deals site that sends you free baby products to try out. Just sign up and you’ll receive coupons and samples in no time.
Bulk Buying: It’s no secret that bulk buying is a great way to save. So if you’re buying your toilet paper in bulk, why not buy nappies in bulk too? A great place to purchase affordable bulk buys is your nearest Aldi store. If you don’t have one close by, then head over to Online Shopping Australia where you can purchase wipes, nappies, powder and even jumpsuits for bargain bulk prices!
Borrowing: Probably one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to get your hands on prams, cots and even clothes, is to borrow them from friends or family. Ask around to see if anyone you know, or anyone your friends and family know, has what you’re looking for. It saves you having to invest in something you may never use again and you can always return it so it doesn’t take up storage space at home!
Renting: Just like you can rent a couch, you can easily rent your baby furniture. Hire For Baby is a great site that lets you rent car capsules, strollers, swings and even breast pumps for as long as you like! Just contact customer service and they’ll help you have your new product delivered to your door.
Save it for later: This goes without saying, especially for those mums who want more babies in the future. Store it all! It’s a great idea to keep clothes, furniture, bottles and toys for your future bundles of joy. You might even be able to help out a friend and lend them your pram for a while. However not everyone has the space to store their babies things, so why not invest in some storage space until you need it all again? Storage King leases out container space in all shapes and sizes and for as long as you need. It will save you space at home and prevent you having to re-buy everything because you threw it away the first time!
The Money Maven. x
