If this is your first child, you may not know much. However, maternity payments, as a rule, are so small that almost immediately after the birth of the baby you have to think about how to save money on the baby. This question is not dictated by the stinginess of the mother, but by the lack of sufficient funds. It is extremely difficult to refrain from rash purchases, because children's things are irresistible. However, you need to learn to follow some simple rules that will fit into a small budget.
Do not buy branded items
This is perhaps the easiest way to avoid unnecessary spending, but some mothers completely forget about it. Most of them trust brands because they have a huge audience, and they have long been proving their quality. This is undeniable. However, there is no good reason that justifies the purchase of a branded baby bottle, which costs tens of times more than a similar product manufactured by another manufacturer.
This rule should apply to all children's things. If you pay attention to quality, you will end up with products that are no worse than branded and will last you a long time.
Use coupons
Young parents who do not have financial stability should compensate for the lack of money with their own time. It is very simple - you can get everything you need much cheaper if you look for profitable offers. For example, discount coupons.
Start collecting coupons in advance, already during pregnancy. It does not require hard work. Given the fact that a pregnant woman can spend a lot of time in a comfortable bed, this time should be used to search for profitable offers.
Avoid unnecessary
Going to the store, make a list of essentials that you really can’t do without. Not all children's items sold in a children's store should be on this list. You should not use ready-made lists, as they have a lot of superfluous. For example, it is quite possible to do without a changing table, as this is not the only place where you can change your baby's diaper. In addition, if you do not have much free space, an additional piece of furniture is unlikely to be a good solution.
Used items
Children's clothes and other necessities do not really have time to wear out, because children grow out of them very quickly. This is why some parents buy used items that are quite suitable for future use.
There is one more thing that you should keep in mind and which may come in handy - exchange. By joining a parent club, you will be surrounded by people who share their experiences and a list of necessary things, and sharing things will be a great way to save a budget on caring for a child.
Wholesale purchases
When it comes to diapers, in the first year of a child’s life they are always not enough. When it comes to such things, you should buy them with a margin. A good solution would be bulk purchases, which will allow you to get an additional discount and save in this way. If you also use coupons, the savings will be more impressive.
Breast-feeding
Breast milk is good for your baby and it is recommended that you feed it naturally while your body allows. However, some mothers prefer to use ready-made mixtures, which is disadvantageous from a financial point of view. You must make the decision that is most acceptable to you.
Skills development
During the decree period, additional free time appears.That is why some mothers begin to develop their hidden talents, making soap, knitting, etc.
It will certainly pay off in the long run. You can continue to develop your own talent and find customers who will buy what you offer. Gradually, you will form a customer base, which will become a source of additional income.
Hire a babysitter
Sometimes it is important for parents to break out of the daily routine and just relax for a while. At this time, you can leave the child with a nanny. Sometimes even a couple of hours a week is enough, which will be inexpensive, but will allow parents to gain strength. Find a person you trust.