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There are a lot of aspects of being a first-time parent that you simply cannot be prepared for. No matter how much you read or how much advice you get from friends and family, you don’t know what you are in for.
One thing that you should be prepared for is how much it will cost to have a baby. There is no secret that it is expensive and you need to have your financial ducks in a row before giving birth.
Are you getting ready to welcome the arrival of your new bundle of joy? Are you getting closer to your due date, prompting you to rush around and finish all the baby preparations in your home? If so, then there is no doubt you’ve got a large list of baby gear and items that you still want to shop for.
Before you head out to the stores and finish ticking off all the items on your shopping list, you may want to take a look at the dos and don’ts of smart baby shopping. Not only can these ensure you get the most practical and useful items, but you’ll also be sure to avoid the ones that may not be necessary, ideal, or even more serious – safe for babies.
This is a guest post from Mary Ross, who is a mom of four. Enjoy the post and leave your comments below.
There was a huge sale in a mall where they advertised 50 percent off on crib sheets. So, I rushed to the store, and there I found them – all marked down to half the price.
Caring for a child is the most rewarding thing that has ever happened to me. It might have drained my family’s savings yet it has filled us with so much love. It is said that the best things in life are those that are free, yet caring for a baby isn’t cheap. So unless you are living somewhere in a far-flung jungle, no matter how much you had saved up, budgeting will always be a struggle.
Shopping for a baby is physically daunting and is equally draining to the wallet. Unless you have deep pockets or have a frugal friend who can guide you, you’ll need a bit of help and advice somewhere. It is unwise to wallow in debt and worry so let me help you based on my personal experience. Been there, done that; budgeting isn’t easy. Yet with a little bit of planning and some wise choices along the way, you can balance your expenses and have one less thing to worry.
