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April 03, 2008
Saving $$ II: Baby Stuff
1) There are tons of companies that offer free things for moms of multiples. I’m sure even moms of singletons can call some of these numbers and ask for coupons or offers. We’ve gotten free diapers, toys, formula, and tons of coupons, some of them for $5.00 or so off of diapers, or for free baby food, etc.
2) Joining diaper and other baby clubs is totally worth a little bit of junk mail, or junk e-mail. I made an e-mail account just for that sort of thing so I wouldn’t get overwhelmed by more junk.
3) Publix and other stores have terrific baby clubs. Publix has sent us coupons for free baby stuff, BOGO on diapers and wipes, etc.
4) Plus some stores—like Publix and Kroger—allow you to combine one manufacturer’s coupon and one store coupon. One week I combined a $5.00 off diapers coupon (manufacturer’s) with a buy a pack of diapers get a pack of wipes free coupon, and saved about half off what I would have paid. Last week, I got a pack of 136 diapers for $12.00 by getting an on sale brand, and using a $5.00 off and $3.00 off coupon.
5) Tim has a friend at work who has given us diapers her baby has outgrown, and another who regularly saves coupons for us. And we’re very grateful!!
6) When the time comes when we run out of baby clothes, we'll definitely use thrift stores, consignment shops, garage sales, etc. We already found some great outfits and toys while I was pregnant. And there are tons of consignment sales around, when I keep my eyes open.
7) Things I don’t do, but think are cool: cloth diapers, and cloth wipes. I’ve heard (if you don’t mind gently used diapers) that Ebay has great buys on cool new cloth diapers.
Any other ideas?
saving $$ | By Tim and Jo | 05:14 PM
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Thanks for the comment on my blog, I love when people come out of 'lurkdom'. We love the booster seats we have, they are Fisher Price. They are easy to clean, fold up well, are very inexpenisve compared to a highchair, and will last a long time, my 2 year old niece fits perfectly in ours when she comes over. It was a little tough in the beginning when the twins didn't sit up very well, they always were leaning to one side or another, it was easier to feed them in the bouncy seats, but now it's a piece of cake.
Love all your saving money tips, when you have to buy two of everything, it's nice to be able to save where you can!
Posted by: Mary at April 4, 2008 04:41 PM