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Having a baby doesn’t just open you up to a whole new world of responsibility, it costs money too. When it was just you to look after, you could control your finances more easily. Having a baby, however, can come with some unpredictable costs that make budgeting even more important to help you manage your finances. There are some great ways you can save money on baby products to help you keep your costs down, so take a look at these top tips below.

Buy second-hand

There are a lot of baby items that you’ll only need for a few months such as baby grows, baskets and clothing that you can pick up second-hand to save you some money. Rather than worrying about buying everything new, ask around to see if girlfriends or colleagues have some baby bits that they’d be happy to sell on. You may find in many cases that people will also offer you some of these items for free. Accept their generous offer, and you can do the same for someone after you’re done with them.

Buy reusable products

Rather than buying diapers and towels that you need to throw away regularly, buy reusable products. There’s a lot to be said for reusable diapers and washcloths – they help the environment, and they can save you money too. Keep an eye out for eco-friendly baby products like those made from bamboo, which will last longer than synthetic or other materials that can lose their softness and effectiveness over time.

Hunt for coupons

Baby products have some of the most widely available coupons online, meaning you could save a lot of money on the items you’re already buying. Check out coupon websites specifically for baby items that will help you make savings on diapers and baby wipes and all of those other essentials that you buy regularly. Stack them up and make sure you only buy products that you’ll use to save waste – diapers are pretty much a guarantee so you could go to town on these! Make sure you sign up for newsletters as these will usually come with regular offers for baby-related savings.

Buy store-brand

While it’s nice to want the very best for your baby, best doesn’t always have to mean the most expensive. Store-brand baby products are just as effective as branded products, and you’ll find that many have the same formulas – just with different labels. This great list of recommended store-brand products will help you to decide where to save and where to splurge to make it easier for you to shop for your baby. Keep an eye out for special offers while you’re shopping to make sure you’ve got some good supplies of the things you need.

There’s no denying that having a baby is an expensive time for a family, but there’s no reason why that should stop you making the most of this magical time. By finding other ways to save around the home, you can make sure that your family sticks to its budget and enjoys this special time without the stress of your finances getting in the way.