Best baby bargains
Colorado authors Alan and Denise Fields say one of the biggest questions new parents face is, “How will we ever afford this?” Their solution? Compile a book and website tailored for budget-conscious shoppers. This is their list of Top Ten Baby Bargains:
1 Surf for diaper savings:
diapers4less.com sells diapers for 17 each.
That’s 30% less than most grocery stores.
2Costco for strollers:
Warehouse stores aren’t just for diapers and formula anymore. The premium Italian stroller from Peg Perego is $129, compared with $200 at other stores.
3Consider GAP and Old Navy for maternity clothes: $24 poplin tops and $38 maternity jeans are half the price of the trendier mall stores.
4Discount car seats: Some insurance companies
offer discounted car seats to parents who attend parenting classes.
5Forget fancy bedding sets: Winnie the Pooh bedding can run $300 a set. Instead, buy solid-color bedding and decorate with themed accessories.
6Wear it again, Sam: Second-hand stores
specializing in children’s clothing and equipment
are a bargain-hunter’s paradise.
7Outlet stores:
They are everywhere. Take advantage.
Everything is 30% percent off or more.
8Rent that formal dress: Why buy a formal maternity dress when you can rent one? Many maternity shops
offer the service at a third the cost of buying.
9Don’t forget the mom-and-pop baby shops:
Local stores can be just as competitive
as the chains.
10Travel in coach: Is that $700 European stroller really worth it? We found several new models from a Japanese company that are high-quality, lightweight and sell for less than $100.
Source: BabyBargains.com
