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Articles | Baby: Money Saving Tips
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Toys and Books
Toys, Books, etc.
Don't assume that your baby or toddler needs a lot of toys to keep himself occupied. Children possess a natural curiosity and are usually content just to explore their surroundings or tag along with mom and dad.
Buy toys and books at rummage sales. Kids don't seem to mind that the items aren't brand-new.
Save plastic lids off containers such as detergent, instant coffee, etc. (ones large enough not to be a choking hazard). They can be used as a variety of toys; stacking/nesting, teach colours, counting etc. -- Evelyn
Our local Salvation Army has a book sale - buy a bag of books for $1. It's a great deal, and there are always great titles for baby.
Instead of buying new toys, exchange a box of your toys with a box of your friend's or neighbor's toys. If you have a lot of toys, but them into storage and rotate them each week.
Check out Book Closeouts for inexpensive board books for baby.
The best toy bargains are found after Christmas, hitting rock bottom around mid-January. Watch Target's clearance closely and stock up on gifts for the coming year.
Sign up for free magazines like American Baby and Baby Talk.
When buying toys at thrift stores and rummage sales, don't forget to clean them. If possible, run hard plastic toys through the dishwasher or spot-clean them with bleach and water.
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