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Babies
grow so rapidly I buying his swing, walker, exersaucer and other
high priced items that he will only use for about 1-3 mo. at a
thrift store. I always check things over before I buy it to make
sure there isn't anything wrong with it that could harm my baby.
When ever I bring anything home from a thrift store I always
clean it extremely well with some sort of antibacterial soap.
This way my baby has what he needs to learn and grow and I
haven't paid a lot for something he'll only use for a few
months. -- Amber from NV
Huge strollers
are a pain - get a nice "umbrella" type that has a basket and
lays down for baby. They run about $40 at Babies
R Us. -- Alicia from MI
Check
your local newspaper for baby items, some things you must get
new like a car seat and a mattress, but we got 2 changing tables
and a crib for under $150.00. That leaves lots of money left
over for toys:) Check tag sales for baby items. Most
are in great condition. -- Jen from MA
There
is a ton of baby stuff at yard sales for cheap. I have borrowed
items such as a playpen from friends or family when they were
done using it for their first child but didn't have another
child to use it yet. -- Sharon from OH
Consignment
shops that specialize in kid stuff are great places to find
typically expensive gear: high chairs, strollers, toddler beds,
toys such as exe-saucers, play gyms, etc. Yard sales are
probably even cheaper.
But always buy a car seat new or from someone you know (they can
vouch whether the seat's ever been in a car accident) and always
check for recalls. -- Jill from VA
Car
seats, swings, baby bath tubs, pumpkin seats, baby bouncers and
walkers, etc., can all be bought for great prices as used items.
Be sure you're aware of any safety recalls so you don't buy
something that has been recalled, but generally, I've had great
luck getting baby stuff this way. -- Susabelle from MO
A car seat cover
is a must have ! It saves them from throw up and food all over them ...and
in the event of an accident while riding, you whip it off and they still
have a clean car seat underneath it all. Make sure your diaper bag
is washable. You won't believe how many can't be thrown in the washer! --
Michelle from TX
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