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My husband and I are young and own our business – we get some money, but it hasn’t really taken off yet. Our baby is due in the spring, and while we’re both very excited, we know it’ll be tight for a while. Do you have any money saving tips for new parents – cheap but good brands, that kind of thing? Anything at all would be helpful – even stuff that doesn’t necessarily relate directly to being a parent (insurance, cars, etc.)
Thanks!

Breastfeed! Its a triple hit. Mothers who breastfeed have less medical issues than those two dont- theres even trends suggesting those who breast feed have a significant lessened risk of breast cancer. Babies who are breastfed are 2/3 (66%) less likely to need hospitalization during their first year- the antibodies provided by mother and assimilated at the breast by baby’s saliva actually ward off infection disease in the infant. Plus theres less gastrointintestinal distress and medication needed on average… AND you save literally 100+ a month on formula. Plus breastfed babies tend to poop less, which means less diapers.

Stock up on diapers now, before and after you get pregnant- sales come and go and you can save quite a bit by buying them now and stockpiling. Personally I think huggies supreme tend to be the best over all- being a first time mom makes it harder to decide. You can also get a walmart gift card and keep adding to it for diapers later.

Cook food from scratch- dont buy premade mixes or meals, or order out- cooking from scratch takes more time, but its better for you and saves a ton in the long run.

You can get factory direct prices from sellers on ebay on baby gear. Car seats, strollers, and cribs. Brand new.

ALWAYS google coupon codes before you buy anything!

Those are probably my biggest tips.

My wife, my 5 yo son and I can ride bike at normal speed on the bike trail. However, my 3 yo daughter on her bike with training wheels is slow and she gets tires fast. I have considered the seat that attaches to the back of my bike and also a bike trailer. However, the trailer costs over $150. When she grows out of it in a couple of years, it will be useless to us. Are there other options that I am not aware of? Thanks in advance.

The trailer is probably the best and safest way. And it need not become obsolete. Once everyone’s able to stay together, you can use the trailer to haul the picnic stuff to the gorgeous meadow along the bike path or the extra clothes you’ll want if the weather looks like it’s going to change.
And, as long as you take care of it, you can sell it to someone else who needs it either through a classified ad, on ebay, Craigslist or through your local bike club, many of which have annual bike gear sales. There are probably many other new parents who would like to find a used trailer at a good price – for the same reasons you have.
You might want to shop around and see if one’s available at a good price for yourself!