Articles all about baby gear and baby essentials. These posts focus on things like feeding a baby, diapering, and activities for babies and toddlers. Baby Gear posts also focus on how to save more money by getting baby gear used.
Wondering if you need a diaper pail? Then you’ve come to the right place. Read on to learn why we ditched our diaper pail and what we do instead. Changing a baby’s diaper is simultaneously the simplest parenting act, and surprisingly complicated. There are so many options for diaper changing gear that deciding between diaper…
Soon-to-be parents setting up a crib in anticipation of bringing home a baby is a right of passage, right? Cribs are so quintessentially ‘baby’ that it is assumed that you have to have one. But do you really need a crib? Nope! That’s right, you do not actually need a crib for your baby. Traditional…
Whether you are putting together a baby registry or buying a baby gift for a loved one, finding affordable baby gift ideas that are actually useful can be daunting. Even small and simple baby items can come with a higher price tag than you’d expect; and, a lot of baby gifts sound nice in theory…
Check out this list of 15 children’s books about money and saving – it is never too early to teach financial literacy to your kids! Teaching our baby good financial sense is a huge parenting priority for me. Learning the value of saving young will pay dividends (literally!) later in life. One way I plan…
If you are considering cloth diapers, you should be aware that there are a few cloth diaper-specific costs you won’t face with disposables. The biggest of them is laundry. Cloth diapers are washed frequently and with it comes extra utilities and detergent expenses. But how much does it really cost to wash your cloth diapers?…
You’ve probably heard the claim that cloth diapers save you tons of money compared to disposable costs. But is it true? Are cloth diapers cheaper than disposable diapers? I’ve done a mix of both cloth diapering and disposables with both my babies so I have almost four years of experience comparing the two diapering systems….
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Have you heard the claim that cloth diapers will save you thousands of dollars compared to using disposables on your baby? This idea was one of the main reasons clothes diapers piqued my interest during pregnancy. I also was very much into the purported environmental benefits as I worry a lot about how each disposable…
Not sure if a traditional baby registry is right for you? Here are 8 great ideas for alternatives to a standard baby registries and gifts. Finding the right fit for you helps you save money & feel more supported. When we had our baby, we did not have a baby registry. I have some hang…
There are a lot of expensive baby items on the market. A $900 stroller. A $1300 bassinet. For those of us trying to be frugal with our babies, the price of some baby gear can be shocking. However, you can still be financially savvy even if you want to splurge on a baby item or…
As a Floridian, I have been waiting for the moment when our baby could start swimming in the pool or ocean with us since he was born. While it is finally warming up enough for water play, it seems unlikely that pools near us will be opening soon. Not wanting to miss the summer while…