Kaboutjie SA Mommy Blogs by Lynne Huysamen
For first-time parents, having a baby is probably the most awaited and exciting part of building your own family. You feel so lucky to witness the by-product of your love, but having one is not that easy. You will have to face the reality of being a parent, making sure that you can provide for your baby’s needs.
Having a baby comes with expenses and parents, especially first-timers, should learn and manage how to save money without sacrificing the welfare of their child.
Here are some tips on how to save on diapers and wipes:
- Use Coupons
This is the easiest among all the tips. All you have to do is visit coupon websites as they often have a dollar off per coupon for various diaper brands. You can also try using other coupon apps, which frequently have offers for diapers and wipes. Try combining your coupons with sales prices and you can save a whole lot more. This is most applicable to pharmacies or drugstores.
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- Be Careful To Switch Diaper Sizes
Nappies come with a recommended weight or age per size but you don’t necessarily have to follow the recommended weight or age when the diaper itself doesn’t properly fit your baby. Take note that diaper sizes affect the price of the product so be careful when switching sizes in order to save money. You could let your babies wear the same diaper size for as long as it still fits, and is not too tight or not too loose. If it in case it starts to get leaks then discontinue the size you’re using and proceed with the next one.
Leak problems can also cost a lot because you have to change the nappies frequently when it’s already full or leaking. Make sure to put the locks or tapes correctly to avoid leaks. Make sure it fits perfectly on the butt of the baby.
- Watch The Package Size Of Wipes And Diapers
Count the wipes per piece, not per pack. Not all packages have the same number of products. If you see similar items priced at the same amount, consider buying buying the larger one, as you get to save more since there are more wipes on the larger package. This is also applicable to diapers. Some diaper packs may also be priced similarly but be sure to count how many is included in a pack, and opt for the one that has more.
- Stockpile If You Can
If diapers or wipes are priced low, you can make room for them in your finances and purchase them even if you don’t deem it as necessary to buy at the moment. Why do this? The logic is to buy these diapers and wipes in bulk to save more money. You don’t need to wait for your stock to run out before buying them as this will not only save you money but also time, and it could avoid inconveniences from happening.
If you’re not the type of person to take advantage of using coupons, then the best way to save money for diapers and wipes is to buy them both in bulk. Amazon and other websites have great offers for their diapers and wipes, and you can even buy them at reasonable rates. Amazon even has an offer called Amazon Mom that gives you the privilege of getting 20% savings on wipes and diapers. Aside from that, they also provide you with two-day free shipping on most of their items.
Stockpiling diapers is a serious matter for all parents, especially for first-timers. Stocking up on diapers and wipes can go a long way for you, your baby, and your finances.
- Be Willing To Try Other Brands
For you to maximize on how to save more, try out different brands available in the market that are still suitable for your baby. Regularly monitor their prices. Try Pampers on some days, and on other days, try Huggies or Luvs. You can even try not-so-famous brands. Practically speaking, they have the same texture, ingredients, and quality. You may not be a fan of diaper brands sold in stores but they are still usable and have the same class. Store brand diapers such as Target and Costco are decent enough for your baby, and they even have good reviews online.
Store brand diapers also offer a money back guarantee, and if you’re not satisfied, you can return them and get your money back as promised. Just make sure that your baby is not prone to having a diaper rash or having adverse reactions when trying other brands.
- Try Cloth Diapers
Cloth diapers can help you save more money, though it means more labor for you. In a week, you can save as much as $60 to $80 based on the regular price of baby wipes in the biggest pack. Buying cloth forthright can be quite expensive, but in the long run, you’ll get to appreciate the money that you can save per week as you utilize all these cloth diapers. Aside from that, you can use the cloth diapers for your next child in the family.
These cloth diapers come in a wide array of colors and styles, are easy to use and are very much disposable. If you still have second thoughts, you can try available sample packs or soft used cloth diapers as starters.
Baby cloth wipes are now becoming a fashion as well, and you can purchase cloth baby wipes from legit cloth diaper websites and dealers. You can even fashion your own cloth baby wipes by cutting them into small squares.
- Ask Around from Family and Friends
If you have family, friends, relatives, and workmates who are also parents, or if you have Facebook groups or communities online on other social media sites, you can ask them if they have unused leftover diapers or unopened cans of formula that you can buy for a cheaper price. Some may even give them out for free.
Final Thoughts
It may not be easy to become first-time parents, especially since there are a lot of needs that you have to make sure you can provide. Following the tips above can help you save more and make the experience of becoming first-time parents more enjoyable.
