We have a sweet little six month old who is now beginning to eat us out of house and home. People are often curious - how do you save money on the two most expensive items for a baby. (Diapers and Formula)
My answer? BUY IT WHEN IT'S ON SALE! I don't buy either of these unless they are on sale - and then I stock up big time. We have so much formula now, that I may not need to buy anymore before our little one is a year old!
DIAPERS
You can often get diapers for as low as $5 a pack or CHEAPER! These can be bought at CVS using your ECBs (Extra Care Bucks) for FREE! Newborn not wearing size 3 yet, but that's all they have on sale? I promise, they'll be in 3's before you know it. And you'll have diapers. It is never too early to buy them - even if you're pregnant! Devote $5 a week now to diapers, if they're not on sale, bank that $5 for next week when they go on sale!
Formula is the same way - when you have coupons, and it's on sale - STOCK UP! As soon as you know what kind of formula your baby likes, start watching the sales!
This is the same concept I use for groceries. YOU decide what you are going to pay - not the retailer!
Both formula and diapers can be purchased while they are on sale - stacking coupons.
Example:
HUGGIES Big Packs are on sale this week at Publix for $19.99
If you use
$3 OFF in ad Q
$1.50 or $3 OFF Manufacturer Q
$2.00 OFF Rite Aid Q
$1.50 saved for college using ecoupon from UPromise
You can get 96 diapers for as cheap as 11.99 (This is the big box of diapers!) AND save $1.50 for your child's education!
Formula is the same way! You can stack store and manufacturer coupons to get the best deal. ALSO - Don't forget the formula checks you get from the manufacturer can be used with coupons! That equals big savings!
Great resources for baby coupons:
www.gerber.com
www.beechnut.com
www.enfamil.com
www.similac.com
www.huggieshappybaby.com
www.pampers.com
www.luvsdiapers.com
www.earthsbest.com
If you aren't registered with these companies yet, go ahead and get signed up. Even if you don't use that particular brand, you will still be eligible for other coupons. I just got Aussie Hair Care and Bounty coupons from Huggies in a home mailer the other day!
Also, check here for more AWESOME baby deals!
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