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  • Ways to save money for baby planning
  • Cut back on diapers
  • Buy clothes within a limit
  • Avoid packaged baby food
  • Don't spend too much on toys
  • Make the most of sales
  • Don't obsess over brands
  • A nursery can wait
  • Don't stock before the clock
  • Cost comparing
  • Budgeting
10 Awesome Ways to Save Money When Welcoming a Baby

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10 Awesome Ways to Save Money When Welcoming a Baby

Updated on 3 November 2022

Being financially intellectual and well-researched before you are ready to welcome a baby is crucial. There are some calculative ways how you can save some money before you welcome your baby home. Investing is essential but doing it more smartly is much more critical. Here are certain ways in which you can try to save money before you plan a baby.

Ways to save money for baby planning

Cut back on diapers

Instead of stocking up on diapers, make cloth nappies at home or buy nappies on a budget. Diapers are way more expensive and are not needed when your baby is at home.

Buy clothes within a limit

Your baby won't mind repeating clothes, so you don't need to buy new clothes for your baby every now and then. The more you save on luxuries, the more you can invest in essential items.

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Avoid packaged baby food

Instead of buying baby food, switch to alternatives at home like soup, boiled veggies, storing breast milk, etc. to save money. Do not go for expensive packaged baby food, which is an unnecessary investment.

Don't spend too much on toys

Instead of getting multiple expensive toys, get some inexpensive toys that your child can have fun with. You can save money on toys as there is no point in buying too many toys together since babies lose interest very fast.

Make the most of sales

Buy products when they are on sale in advance or wait for them to go on sale if possible. You can also borrow or get some second-hand products if they are in good condition. This may be quite helpful when you are trying to save money.

Don't obsess over brands

Don't go for very expensive or branded products. You can usually get the same quality products from a local market, and there is no point in investing in premium-branded clothes or items for your baby.

A nursery can wait

Don't invest in a nursery right away. Your baby does not need a separate room directly from the beginning. You can put up a bassinet near your bed and save money on the cost of a nursery.

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Don't stock before the clock

Buy things at a priority that you need at the moment. You don't have to stock up on everything before you need it or your baby needs it. Invest in the things required presently only.

Cost comparing

Compare the costs of different items and services from other vendors before buying. You can get better prices from some places, and research is crucial.

Budgeting

Always make a budget for the entire month. You can use a Baby Budget Calculator tool to consider the expense you might be making on the household and your baby. The tool is available on the Mylo App for you to use.

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