Shopping for Your Baby and Staying on Budget
By Stacie McClintock, About.com Guide to Baby Clothes
There's a lot to think about when you're shopping for baby clothes: price, safety and sales are just a few. What about must-have's and gift-giving? Learn how to stretch every dollar with shopping tips and advice from other parents on what they found indispensable.
Staying on Budget
Keeping growing babies in clothes that fit can prove challenging to say the least. Find out what other mom's do to shop on a budget and stay up-to-date on sales.
- Using Free Listing Sites to Buy and Sell Baby Clothes
- How to Prepare for Consigning Used Baby Clothes
- Use eBay to Find Discount Baby Clothes
- Hand-Me-Downs Will Save You Money
Baby Clothes Bargains
Who's not looking for a good deal nowadays? Shopping lists galore and coupon codes help you find the best bargains on baby clothes.
- Parents Share Their Discount and Coupon Codes
- 7 Gifts for Baby Girls Under $15
- 6 Gifts for Baby Boys Under $15
- 10 Gifts for Girls Under $25
- 12 Gifts for Boys Under $25
Saftey Issues to Consider
Often, staying on budget means investing in used baby clothes.
The CPSC issues recalls on an almost daily basis; some on baby clothes, some not. Regardless of whether or not an item has been recalled, if you're shopping used, you should be aware of possible safety issues and current recalls.
