Jun
29
2009
Are you pregnant? Thinking of getting pregnant?…but scared to death of the overwhelming expense of all the STUFF you need to get for your baby. Well, never fear, MommyDaddySavers.com is here!
1. Need vs. Want
Learn the difference between what you need and what you want. You know all those lists you see floating around the Internet for everything you need for your baby? Well forget them. Most have tons of useless stuff or stuff you won’t need for months and months down the road. For help sorting out what is what ask friends and family what they used or could have done without or consult a well-written guide (hint…hint) like our Ultimate Baby Bargain Guide.
2. Start shopping early
I saw a list recently that said to hold off on shopping as long as you can because if you start early you’ll spend more money. Awful advice! Waiting until the last minute only adds stress and then you are stuck paying full price for something you need now! Start early, create a plan, and stick to it. By starting early you will have time to monitor price levels and search out the very best deals. If you don’t know where to find the best deals for baby stuff consult a well-written guide (hint…hint) like our Ultimate Baby Bargain Guide.
3. Don’t let new baby fever take hold!
It can be very dangerous shopping when you have new baby fever. Generally either mom or dad catches the baby fever while the other one sees the dollar signs involved. Make sure the one with baby fever doesn’t go shopping alone. Additionally, work on creating a bargain mindset before you ever set foot in a store. For tips on having a bargain mindset consult a well-written guide (hint…hint) like our Ultimate Baby Bargain Guide. (Do you see the recurring theme here…ha!)
4. Don’t be a sales clerk victim.
Unfortunately or fortunately, depending on how you look at it, places like Wal-Mart generally have awful customer service so you are not in any danger of being upsold there. But when you get into the specialty baby stores you get better service…which often results in more $$ leaving your hand and flowing into the store. Know what you want before you go so you don’t need to ask for help. How do you know what you need? Simply consult a well-written guide (hint…hint) like our Ultimate Baby Bargain Guide.
5. Study All Your Options…
Is the bargain option truly a bargain? In most cases yes, but in some cases no so look carefully before buying. It could be that the bargain item ends up costing more due to replacement parts every few months. Or it could be that the package includes everything you need whereas the bargain item, by the time you add the additional add-on items, ends up costing you more. Study the options available to you and make the best choice.
We will continue these thoughts tomorrow. Until then, all the best. And if you want to go ahead and purchase the Ultimate Baby Bargain Guide you may do so by clicking here.
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