Quote Originally Posted by tattlife2001 View Post
Also instead of getting the disposable diapers get the cloth ones. They are more expensive up front but in the long run cost a lot less.
Going to agree with this! We've almost exclusively used cloth diapers, and LOVE them. And if you know anyone who sews, talk to them about making diapers for you. Definitely save money. I made the cloth diapers for my baby, and in these 18 months, we've spent maybe $150-200 on the materials. That's it. Buying disposables (around here... your prices may be different), we would have easily spent $10-20 on a pack that would only last a couple days, estimate about $50 a week, about $200 a month... you see how quickly that adds up.

And once your baby is ready for solid foods, making food at home instead of buying the little jars can save money too. That way she can eat what you already have on hand (as long as you keep baby-safe foods on hand). If you can save the money (or buy second hand - craigslist is my friend!) you can find a baby food maker that will be a lot more convenient. Basically chop up the food, add water, toss it in, set it and walk away. It does all the rest of the work for you. If you can't or don't want to, that's ok. This is just one of many possible options.