Babies are (can be!) expensive! I know, because I just had one!
However, I believe that babies are only as expensive as you make them, and I have worked really hard to keep my daughter’s expenses are low as possible. Here is a giant list of posts that helped me to save money!
They are broken down into several categories: General Information, Couponing/Stockpiling, Doing your own photography, and Feeding.
Each and every one of us have very different parenting style – which is great! – so I collected articles that will appeal to EVERYONE, no matter you parenting philosophy or budget! Put into place, these tips will help you put some much needed money back into your budget!
General Information
From maternity wear, to nursery furniture, and even what to pack for the hospital, these tips will help you not get caught up in spending money, but instead focusing on what your new baby actually need.
Having a Baby Without Breaking the Bank: Part1: Money Saving Mom
Having a Baby Without Breaking the Bank: List of Essentials
Having a Baby Without Breaking the Bank: Prenatal Stockpiling (Guest Post)
Having a Baby Without Breaking the Bank: Cloth Diapering: (Guest Post)
Having a Baby Without Breaking the Bank: Brining Baby Home (Gust Post)
Having a Baby Without Breaking the Bank: Baby Doesn’t Need a Room of Her Own (Guest Post)
Budget-Friendly Baby Shower Ideas
Basic Necessities for a New Baby: Keeper of the Home
Babies Are Only As Expensive As You Make Them: Three Boys and a Dog
10 Things You Don’t need for your new baby
6 Simple Ways to Save on Baby: Money Saving Mom
The Secret To Saving Money on A New Baby: simplyrebekah.com
DIY Moby Wrap: How to Make a Moby Wrap Baby Carrier for Under 10!: Baby Savers
Couponing/Stockpiling
Even if couponing or buying items at rock bottom price isn’t really your thing, there is a lot of value to embracing it while pregnant and during your baby’s first year. I didn’t buy diapers for 2 years after my daughter was born, and saved big on other baby essentials!
Q&A Tuesday: Diaper Stockpiling: Money Saving Mom
Stocking up on Diapers: How many to buy and in what sizes
How Many Diapers To Stock Up On Before baby Arrives: NapTime Is The New Happy Hour
Printable Coupons For Diapers and Baby Wipes: Baby Savers
Budget Storage Ideas for a Small Nursery: My so-Called Home
Doing your own photography
While we’re not big on gifts or decorations, we do place a large emphasis on capturing family moments through photography. If you’re in this camp, you know that good photography is expensive. However, if you’re a halfway decent photographer, with the help of some awesome tutorials, you can take your own newborn & family photographs for a fraction of the cost of professional photography, and no one will be the wiser!
20 DIY Photo Background Tutorials: Its Always Autumn
Free Photo Letters: Shanty Chic
DIY Baby Photos Tutorial: Spit up Is the New Black
SNAP! By Becca Robinson: Baby Photos Backdrop Tutorial
Improve You Pictures with Free Photo Editing Tools: Money Saving Mom
DIY Newborn Photo Tips-From One Amateur To Another: Busy Budgeting Mama
How To Take Your Own Family Pictures: Capturing Joy
How to Edit Photos Using PicMonkey: Food Folks and Fun
How to Easily Take Photos of Babies: Ryan Daley Photography
Photo tip: Christmas Tree Pics: Under The Sycamore
Feeding
Whether you’re breastfeeding, pumping, or feeding with formulas, plenty of knowledgeable parenting bloggers have tips for you!
Helpful resources to save you money, make the process more efficient, healthier, and get your more sleep.
DIY Copycat Baby food Recipes: Nanny to Mommy
Baby Smorgasboard: Lace, Wine, and Drool
Tips for Making Homemade Baby Food: Premeditated Leftovers
How to Make Homemade Baby Food: Vegetables: Premeditated Leftovers
Baby Food Recipes by Age: Baby Foodie
Baby Food 101: With Free Printable Chart
Making Baby Food 101: The Diva-Dish.com
Save Money With Homemade Baby Food: The Savvy Bump
How to Properly Store and Freeze and Thaw Breastmilk: The How To Mommy
Pump Pump it Up: Naptime Tales
Extreme Pumping – Confessions of an Exclusive Pumper
Top 10 Tips for a Pumping Mom: Mama Say What ?!
Time Saving Breastmilk Storage Tips: Naptime Tales
Postpartum: Exclusively Pumping: Being Mrs. Riley
10 Tips for Bottle-Feeding a Breastfed Baby: Mama Say What?!
Whatever your parenting style, be it Babywise, Attachment parenting, or somewhere in between, you need to realize that babies don’t need all that much to thrive. Food, clothing, and love is about it, but it is still understandable if you want to embrace products that make your life as a new parent easier!
So start today making changes to make your baby’s first year less expensive and share your successes & tips below in the comments!
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