![]() ![]() Unfortunately, you will be at the doctors more than you ever have in your life. I try to sign up with as many cashback websites and apps as possible. Shopping is more fun when you get cash back for purchases. The children love being with their grandparents and extended family and you get additional support. If you are lucky enough to have family living nearby, take advantage of all the free help (and babysitting) you can get. Your kids will have a blast and it won’t cost you a penny. Libraries and local community events are a great source of free or low costs activities. Skip the expensive baby music and gym classes (your children won’t remember these) and instead take them to a park or beach, or organize play dates. Make sure to do your research though, and only leave them with trusted accredited centers and individuals. Socializing with other children is beneficial to their development and I can continue to increase our family income, meaning we have more to save and invest. Depending on your situation, you can save a significant amount of money compared to the cost of a nanny, and I see it as an investment. Just make sure to pay it forward (pass the toys along once your kids have outgrown them too). Families are usually very happy to pass along toys, so they can be enjoyed by a new set of children. Your kids will be delighted with the free toys and will love them as much as if they were new. Joining your local Facebook group can prove to be a great resource for second-hand items. Facebook groups:Ĭhildren grow out of their toys almost as fast as they do their clothes. Be careful not to sign up for subscription services you don’t need, and do the sums to check the commitment is going to reduce your spending. Shop at wholesale stores and discount supermarkets to save money on everyday household and baby items, such as nappies and baby wipes. Personally I subscribe to Amazon Prime and buy in bulk. These shops (including well-known online ones like eBay) can stock good quality items at a fraction of the price of buying new. Instead check out second-hand and charity shops. Second-hand or charity shops:īuying expensive clothes for your baby is a complete waste of money as the baby will probably only wear them for less than three months. The person on the other end will probably be grateful to find a place for the smaller-sized clothing, as they will be looking to make room for the new larger-sized clothes for their growing child. Don’t be shy about reaching out to ask about setting up a hand-me-down exchange. If no one immediately comes to mind, look through your Facebook posts for someone who has a child a little bit older. Children quickly grow out of their clothes and it is not until your child reaches the age of two that their clothes start to last longer and even then it is only about a year (or even shorter if you have a boy, as they grow out of their clothes even faster). Do you have a friend, cousin, sibling with kids? Using hand-me-downs is one of the most effective things you can do.
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