Comments on: Shopping for a Newborn II – Summary and Tips http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm Building Wealth through Saving and Investing Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:14:59 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: lindsay http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm/comment-page-1#comment-107020 lindsay Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:07:22 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm#comment-107020 We found many items on craigslist and yes, great way to save. We found newborn clothes easy to come by online or as gifts - people can't resist buying the tiny little outfits. Then suddenly, around a year in, "poof!" no more clothing gifts. Try to resist buying too many little outfits and save your money for later. We found many items on craigslist and yes, great way to save. We found newborn clothes easy to come by online or as gifts – people can’t resist buying the tiny little outfits. Then suddenly, around a year in, “poof!” no more clothing gifts. Try to resist buying too many little outfits and save your money for later.

]]> By: Essential Tips for First Time Parents http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm/comment-page-1#comment-85686 Essential Tips for First Time Parents Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:53:52 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm#comment-85686 [...] Shopping for a Newborn II - Summary and Tips. [...]

[...] Shopping for a Newborn II – Summary and Tips. [...]

]]> By: paulette http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm/comment-page-1#comment-39376 paulette Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:53:52 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm#comment-39376 Having newborn is quite exciting but we shouldn't be too much excited in buying things for the little one. They are fast to grow up so just buy what is important:) Having newborn is quite exciting but we shouldn’t be too much excited in buying things for the little one. They are fast to grow up so just buy what is important:)

]]> By: komodo dragon http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm/comment-page-1#comment-39325 komodo dragon Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:29:37 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm#comment-39325 its important to shop wisely for your newborn. Don't become to extravagant :P although it might be difficult. its important to shop wisely for your newborn. Don’t become to extravagant :P although it might be difficult.

]]> By: Saturday Weigh In and LinkStuff | Quest For Four Pillars http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm/comment-page-1#comment-23735 Saturday Weigh In and LinkStuff | Quest For Four Pillars Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:53:42 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm#comment-23735 [...] Million Dollar Journey had a couple of posts which I really enjoyed where he talks about Shopping for a Newborn and part II is here. [...]

[...] Million Dollar Journey had a couple of posts which I really enjoyed where he talks about Shopping for a Newborn and part II is here. [...]

]]> By: Jeff http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm/comment-page-1#comment-23711 Jeff Sun, 27 Jan 2008 19:01:06 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm#comment-23711 In Calgary, we've been finding lots of good clothes and baby equipment on Freecycle. We even found a great change table for free via the Freecycle site. Freecycle is a Yahoo group that lets people give away things they no longer need. Not everything is in great shape, but we've found enough things that we can use to make it more then worthwhile. I don't think we've bought more than 25% of the baby's clothes. Jeff In Calgary, we’ve been finding lots of good clothes and baby equipment on Freecycle. We even found a great change table for free via the Freecycle site.

Freecycle is a Yahoo group that lets people give away things they no longer need. Not everything is in great shape, but we’ve found enough things that we can use to make it more then worthwhile. I don’t think we’ve bought more than 25% of the baby’s clothes.

Jeff

]]> By: Peter @ Plan Your Escape http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm/comment-page-1#comment-22898 Peter @ Plan Your Escape Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:06:25 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm#comment-22898 Never underestimate the power of baby showers and generous family and friends. We got most of our baby equipment as hand-me-downs and/or gifts. The only thing we still need to get is a stroller - and piano lessons, an education fund, etc! Having a list helps immensely so you can let people know what you actually need/want. So I guess my advice is to hold off buying everything at once. Wait to see what you still need after the dust settles from the showers etc. Good luck with your preparations! Peter Never underestimate the power of baby showers and generous family and friends. We got most of our baby equipment as hand-me-downs and/or gifts. The only thing we still need to get is a stroller – and piano lessons, an education fund, etc! Having a list helps immensely so you can let people know what you actually need/want.

So I guess my advice is to hold off buying everything at once. Wait to see what you still need after the dust settles from the showers etc.

Good luck with your preparations!

Peter

]]> By: marie http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm/comment-page-1#comment-22893 marie Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:15:13 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm#comment-22893 Check the expiry date on your car seat before you buy (including on the stroller/carseat travel set)! They only last about 6 years. Mine was bought a year after it was manufactured (it was a gift) so I'm missing out on a year. A nursing pillow is great (and can be used during those last few months to help with sleep). A sling/carrier is great, you can wear it around the house if the baby's fussy and wear it out when you don't want to use the stroller. The site thebabywearer.com has lots of information on carriers. Check the expiry date on your car seat before you buy (including on the stroller/carseat travel set)! They only last about 6 years. Mine was bought a year after it was manufactured (it was a gift) so I’m missing out on a year.

A nursing pillow is great (and can be used during those last few months to help with sleep).

A sling/carrier is great, you can wear it around the house if the baby’s fussy and wear it out when you don’t want to use the stroller. The site thebabywearer.com has lots of information on carriers.

]]> By: thrifty momma http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm/comment-page-1#comment-22891 thrifty momma Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:45:20 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm#comment-22891 God love anyone who has to the where with all to go with cloth diapers. Sorry to say I was not quite up to that challenge.. but I will say the president choice diapers are the best value among regular diapers. We tried most of them... We were very lucky to have family members and friends buy or hand down almost everything to us, and I've been passing it down the line again. Remember how people on the islands in Newfoundland would survive us a thousand dollars a year... it can be done. I'm quite sure you've already there to make your RESP payments... You are doing just fine. I was afraid of second hand books because if was one of the few things I couldn't wash, but once my first born was old enough and loved books so much, I soon got over that. You can come away with armloads of books at garage sales, and even those little golden books that used to be so cheap cost a fortune new now. God love anyone who has to the where with all to go with cloth diapers. Sorry to say I was not quite up to that challenge.. but I will say the president choice diapers are the best value among regular diapers. We tried most of them…

We were very lucky to have family members and friends buy or hand down almost everything to us, and I’ve been passing it down the line again. Remember how people on the islands in Newfoundland would survive us a thousand dollars a year… it can be done. I’m quite sure you’ve already there to make your RESP payments…

You are doing just fine.

I was afraid of second hand books because if was one of the few things I couldn’t wash, but once my first born was old enough and loved books so much, I soon got over that. You can come away with armloads of books at garage sales, and even those little golden books that used to be so cheap cost a fortune new now.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm/comment-page-1#comment-22883 Michelle Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:40:14 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm#comment-22883 I don't know... with my first, I bought EVERYTHING at garage sales, I went out one day with $100 and came back with just about everything I needed, except a car seat which was a baby shower gift. I went with cloth diapers, and bought those off a friend whose son was just potty trained for $150. I breastfed so no formula cost. And I have reused everything with my second baby. So, you CAN spend a lot of money on babies, but most of it is optional. I have 2 girls, age 2 1/2 and 10 months and on BOTH of them including food, I estimate I've spent about $5000 since the first one was born. And that's with no government help at all. I don’t know… with my first, I bought EVERYTHING at garage sales, I went out one day with $100 and came back with just about everything I needed, except a car seat which was a baby shower gift. I went with cloth diapers, and bought those off a friend whose son was just potty trained for $150. I breastfed so no formula cost. And I have reused everything with my second baby. So, you CAN spend a lot of money on babies, but most of it is optional. I have 2 girls, age 2 1/2 and 10 months and on BOTH of them including food, I estimate I’ve spent about $5000 since the first one was born. And that’s with no government help at all.

]]> By: cannon_fodder http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm/comment-page-1#comment-22881 cannon_fodder Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:13:21 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm#comment-22881 A BIG but worthy expense is RESP contributions. I can't remember how long it took to get our daughter's SIN (because she was a little Angel) but the sooner you can put money away for education the longer it has to compound. A BIG but worthy expense is RESP contributions. I can’t remember how long it took to get our daughter’s SIN (because she was a little Angel) but the sooner you can put money away for education the longer it has to compound.

]]> By: Kat http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm/comment-page-1#comment-22878 Kat Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:37:50 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm#comment-22878 What about baby bottles? Even if your wife is breastfeeding she may want a break from feeds, especially during the night. A small manual Avent pump is the cheapest option I found in Canada (I know as I have a hungry 3 month old!). Else there is formula to add to the budget. I'd be interested to know if you have to factor in extra food money. I know I have had to increase my food budget because I am extra hungry from producing milk. Also keep in mind that some babies don't like swings. Mine hates them (glad I didn't buy one) but she loves her bouncy vibrating chair ($70-100 Can). I have a number a baby carriers bought from craigslist for a fraction of the price and also homemade - for the wrap style it is MUCH cheaper to make your own. Oh and diaper bags are a waste of time, but a small portable changing mat is good idea IMO. What about baby bottles? Even if your wife is breastfeeding she may want a break from feeds, especially during the night. A small manual Avent pump is the cheapest option I found in Canada (I know as I have a hungry 3 month old!). Else there is formula to add to the budget. I’d be interested to know if you have to factor in extra food money. I know I have had to increase my food budget because I am extra hungry from producing milk.

Also keep in mind that some babies don’t like swings. Mine hates them (glad I didn’t buy one) but she loves her bouncy vibrating chair ($70-100 Can).

I have a number a baby carriers bought from craigslist for a fraction of the price and also homemade – for the wrap style it is MUCH cheaper to make your own.

Oh and diaper bags are a waste of time, but a small portable changing mat is good idea IMO.

]]> By: Coupon Fetcher http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm/comment-page-1#comment-22877 Coupon Fetcher Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:37:18 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm#comment-22877 From your list of the price of things if bought new, that must be for 'top of the line' stuff. For example, we bought a new baby monitor by Graco that works great for $25. From your list of the price of things if bought new, that must be for ‘top of the line’ stuff. For example, we bought a new baby monitor by Graco that works great for $25.

]]> By: Cross the River http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm/comment-page-1#comment-22869 Cross the River Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:12:43 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm#comment-22869 Depending on the disposition of your house, the monitor can be optionnal. If baby cries, you'll know. As for the change table/dresser, we consider it a gadget as any counter will do. Garage sales remain one of the best source of items as you are mainly buying from parents who did the same before. In most cases, I found that the seller (parent) was quite honest in the pros and cons of the items as he to understands the costs of a newborn. Have fun. CtR Depending on the disposition of your house, the monitor can be optionnal. If baby cries, you’ll know. As for the change table/dresser, we consider it a gadget as any counter will do.

Garage sales remain one of the best source of items as you are mainly buying from parents who did the same before. In most cases, I found that the seller (parent) was quite honest in the pros and cons of the items as he to understands the costs of a newborn.

Have fun.

CtR

]]> By: Four Pillars http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm/comment-page-1#comment-22863 Four Pillars Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:12:18 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/shopping-for-a-newborn-ii-summary-and-tips.htm#comment-22863 Thanks a lot for the link. Wow, the items add up pretty fast if you buy everything new. Between hand-me-downs and grandparents, I don't think we've spent more than a couple hundred bucks on my son so far. Mike Thanks a lot for the link.

Wow, the items add up pretty fast if you buy everything new. Between hand-me-downs and grandparents, I don’t think we’ve spent more than a couple hundred bucks on my son so far.

Mike

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