Your Survival Guide to Affording a Baby

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Your Survival Guide to Affording a Baby
Having a baby can be quite expensive, as most of you have probably heard or know firsthand. Today's newsletter is all about ways to cut costs and save money during your pregnancy and once your baby is born. There is some great advice in here for new parents and parents-to-be so take it all in and share with your friends who have children or are expecting!

This week's features:
Making A Healthy Pregnancy Affordable
How to Budget for a Baby
How to Design an Affordable and Eco Friendly Nursery
Finding Organic Baby Clothing on a Budget
How to Make Your Own Baby Food and Save Money

Making A Healthy Pregnancy Affordable

Pregnancy is an exciting and scary time under any circumstance, but when you are unemployed or short on money and resources, pregnancy can be downright terrifying.
Healthy and Affordable Pregnancy

If you are pregnant with no money, you don’t have to sacrifice your baby’s well being or jeopardize your own health and safety. You can have an affordable, safe pregnancy by asking for help and making use of payment plans, community resources, friends, and family. In fact you have a responsibility to both yourself and your baby to do the best you can and ask for help until you get it. Read this article to learn more about having a healthy and affordable pregnancy.

How to Budget for a Baby

Although having a baby brings sheer joy to a family, this little bundle of joy can also cost you money. There are a lot of things to consider when budgeting for a baby and there are a lot of things that often get overlooked in the process. If you are thinking about having a baby or you are already expecting, this article has some great tips for how to financially prepare for a baby. Read More...

How to Design an Affordable and Eco Friendly Nursery

Preparing for your new baby is an exciting time in the life of a parent-to-be; there are so many recommended books, so many words of advice from family and friends, and Eco-Friendly Nursery

there is just so much to do!

With current trends in researching new eco-friendly products and environmentally-friendly options for living, there has been a surge in information and available products related to ensuring that your baby is surrounded by only the best in environmentally friendly and non-toxic products to ensure his or her overall health and well-being! Designing an eco-friendly and organic nursery is possible on a budget, with a bit of research and a lot of planning! Read More...

Finding Organic Baby Clothing on a Budget

Many new parents are concerned with providing safe, organic products for their baby. While organic food is generally the most popular such product for babies, there has

been a strong movement in recent years towards organic baby clothes as well.

Organic baby clothes are clothing made from natural fabrics grown according to organic standards. Cotton, one of the most commonly used fabrics in baby clothes, is also one of the crops that is most heavily treated with pesticides and other chemicals. Concern over the use of these chemical-laden products to clothe our most sensitive skin has led to the creation of a wide variety of baby clothes with organic cotton and other fabrics that are chemical-free as well as made from sustainable crops. Read More to learn how you can find affordable organic baby clothes.

How to Make Your Own Baby Food and Save Money

Homemade Baby Food

It is a pretty exciting milestone for any parent when their baby is ready to take their first bite of solid foods; while your baby is still going to need the nutrition offered by breast milk or formula, it is important that you ensure her first foods are as nutritious for her as they are delicious to her.

This article is a great guide to making your own baby food. Read More...

Other Money-Saving Tips for Expecting Parents

- Make sure you know what your insurance covers Prenatal Tests before Baby

and what it does not. For example, there may be a certain test that is not covered and after researching it, you may find that it is not something you deem necessary. By skipping the test, you could save a lot of money.

- Prenatal vitamins that are prescribed by your doctor can be pretty pricey. You can save money by purchasing an over-the-counter brand. Do some research online to find one that is comparable to a prescription brand.

- Breastfeed your baby if possible. You will save a ton of money by not having to purchase expensive formula.

Cute Baby Boy

- Don't buy baby clothes too far in advance because newborns can have sudden growth spurts and the winter sweater you bought your little one in September may not fit him once the cold weather arrives.

- Buy unisex items as much as possible so if your second child is a different gender, you can still reuse some of the things you bought for your first.

- Don't bother spending a lot of money on shoes for your baby. Babies will learn to walk faster in their barefeet indoors.

- Buy baby products that do double duty such as a car seat that you can snap into a stroller or a changing table/dresser combo.
Boy with Diapers

- Buy diapers in bulk rather than running out for a pack at the grocery store every week.

- Take advantage of your public library for free classes and games for your child.

- Ask your pediatrician for free product samples.

- Sign up for company newsletters and coupon offers for baby items. You can get great deals on baby food and accessories this way.

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