Comments on: 10 Ways New Parents Overspend On Their Newborns http://www.moolanomy.com/549/10-ways-new-parents-overspend-on-their-newborns/ Personal Finance. Investing. Wealth Building. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:31:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Michelle - Baby Names http://www.moolanomy.com/549/10-ways-new-parents-overspend-on-their-newborns/comment-page-1/#comment-24370 Michelle - Baby Names Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:34:01 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=549#comment-24370 First-time moms and dads can pamper their baby a little bit more than necessary, but that's understandable in a way. They'll get to learn their lesson in time :) You may also want to check out http://www.allthebabynames.com - another great parenting resource that lists a wide database of popular and unique baby names with their meanings and origins, making it easier for expectant moms and dads to choose the best name for their baby. First-time moms and dads can pamper their baby a little bit more than necessary, but that’s understandable in a way. They’ll get to learn their lesson in time :) You may also want to check out http://www.allthebabynames.com – another great parenting resource that lists a wide database of popular and unique baby names with their meanings and origins, making it easier for expectant moms and dads to choose the best name for their baby.

]]> By: Tips I Learned From Our Move http://www.moolanomy.com/549/10-ways-new-parents-overspend-on-their-newborns/comment-page-1/#comment-24291 Tips I Learned From Our Move Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:53:11 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=549#comment-24291 [...] animals to fill a small zoo.  We’re fortunate in that we didn’t buy most of the toys and many will be going out for donation, but still there is a lot of clutter that’s created [...] [...] animals to fill a small zoo.  We’re fortunate in that we didn’t buy most of the toys and many will be going out for donation, but still there is a lot of clutter that’s created [...]

]]> By: Essential Tips for First Time Parents http://www.moolanomy.com/549/10-ways-new-parents-overspend-on-their-newborns/comment-page-1/#comment-21574 Essential Tips for First Time Parents Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:53:48 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=549#comment-21574 [...] 10 Ways New Parents Overspend On Their Newborns. [...] [...] 10 Ways New Parents Overspend On Their Newborns. [...]

]]> By: Jen http://www.moolanomy.com/549/10-ways-new-parents-overspend-on-their-newborns/comment-page-1/#comment-19459 Jen Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:49:16 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=549#comment-19459 I'm just reading this now, but my advice would be to delay buying as much as possible until after your child is born. That way you only get what you really need. When we brought my son home, we had 3 outfits, a stack of cloth diapers bought new, a stack of receiving blankets, an expensive breast pump bought new, a new carseat (gift), a bassinet that was passed down to us (we used the receiving blankets as sheets), a couple of baby carriers that were passed down to us, and $5 rocking chair from a garage sale, a dresser/changing table given to us by a co-worker whose kids have started college, and box of infant toys from my MIL's basement. Everything else including a glider, a crib, bouncey seat, bottles, monitor, stroller ... we got when we were sure we needed it and had a good idea of the features we wanted. You might end up spending a little more per item, but I bet you'll spend a whole lot less total because you won't have a big pile of stuff that isn't quite right for your family. I’m just reading this now, but my advice would be to delay buying as much as possible until after your child is born. That way you only get what you really need. When we brought my son home, we had 3 outfits, a stack of cloth diapers bought new, a stack of receiving blankets, an expensive breast pump bought new, a new carseat (gift), a bassinet that was passed down to us (we used the receiving blankets as sheets), a couple of baby carriers that were passed down to us, and $5 rocking chair from a garage sale, a dresser/changing table given to us by a co-worker whose kids have started college, and box of infant toys from my MIL’s basement.

Everything else including a glider, a crib, bouncey seat, bottles, monitor, stroller … we got when we were sure we needed it and had a good idea of the features we wanted. You might end up spending a little more per item, but I bet you’ll spend a whole lot less total because you won’t have a big pile of stuff that isn’t quite right for your family.

]]> By: 20 Ways To Trim Your Budget And Survive Hard Times Ahead | My Super-Charged Life http://www.moolanomy.com/549/10-ways-new-parents-overspend-on-their-newborns/comment-page-1/#comment-19196 20 Ways To Trim Your Budget And Survive Hard Times Ahead | My Super-Charged Life Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:02:12 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=549#comment-19196 [...] are notorious for overspending on their newborns.  I’m a big believer in using hand-me-downs.  If this is your first child, then ask around [...] [...] are notorious for overspending on their newborns.  I’m a big believer in using hand-me-downs.  If this is your first child, then ask around [...]

]]> By: What are your favorite mommy/baby websites? | Sense to Save http://www.moolanomy.com/549/10-ways-new-parents-overspend-on-their-newborns/comment-page-1/#comment-10339 What are your favorite mommy/baby websites? | Sense to Save Mon, 12 May 2008 12:01:36 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=549#comment-10339 [...] stuff, and a post on what baby really needs. Thanks to that site, I found Moolanomy’s post on 10 ways new parents overspend on newborns. My pal Lynnae had a guest post featured at Get Rich Slowly, called “How to prepare for baby [...] [...] stuff, and a post on what baby really needs. Thanks to that site, I found Moolanomy’s post on 10 ways new parents overspend on newborns. My pal Lynnae had a guest post featured at Get Rich Slowly, called “How to prepare for baby [...]

]]> By: Sabrina http://www.moolanomy.com/549/10-ways-new-parents-overspend-on-their-newborns/comment-page-1/#comment-10182 Sabrina Wed, 07 May 2008 17:55:39 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=549#comment-10182 Babies just need a few onsies a few kimono gowns. Keep it simple for diaper changes. Breastfeed if possible and cloth diaper at home if you can. I would go for less and buy higher quality. There is so much cheap crap out there. Save your money for a nice vaction. Last but not least mamma and daddy's arms are the best. I use a moses basket and carry it to the room I am in at the time. I also use a basket with diapering supplies. Lets face face it baby gets changed in lots of different places. Babies just need a few onsies a few kimono gowns. Keep it simple for diaper changes. Breastfeed if possible and cloth diaper at home if you can. I would go for less and buy higher quality. There is so much cheap crap out there. Save your money for a nice vaction. Last but not least mamma and daddy’s arms are the best. I use a moses basket and carry it to the room I am in at the time. I also use a basket with diapering supplies. Lets face face it baby gets changed in lots of different places.

]]> By: Pinyo http://www.moolanomy.com/549/10-ways-new-parents-overspend-on-their-newborns/comment-page-1/#comment-10084 Pinyo Mon, 05 May 2008 13:57:16 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=549#comment-10084 @pbhj -- ".. then we realised we could hear him screaming pretty well without it." Same here :-) "Most parents want new stuff. We didn't and couldn't afford it anyway." That's true for most parents. The difference is you recognize that you can't afford it and act accordingly. Some parents spend the money anyway, and that's bad considering there are plenty of hand-me-downs if they ask around. @pbhj — “.. then we realised we could hear him screaming pretty well without it.”

Same here :-)

“Most parents want new stuff. We didn’t and couldn’t afford it anyway.”

That’s true for most parents. The difference is you recognize that you can’t afford it and act accordingly. Some parents spend the money anyway, and that’s bad considering there are plenty of hand-me-downs if they ask around.

]]> By: pbhj http://www.moolanomy.com/549/10-ways-new-parents-overspend-on-their-newborns/comment-page-1/#comment-10060 pbhj Sun, 04 May 2008 22:41:00 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=549#comment-10060 haha, video monitor. We had a hand-me-down radio monitor for a couple of weeks .. then we realised we could hear him screaming pretty well without it. Stroller - ours was £25 (about 50USD) and came with a bag of toys; third-hand had a carry-cot that doubled as a car seat. Sling (best thing ever, length of fabric with a couple of plastic rings, some stitching), can't remember where ours was from, not more than about £30-40 meant we only actually used the buggy as a buggy about 5 or 6 times. I think, other than nappies (eco disposables, Moltex, then washable cotton ones from ebay, Motherease) and associated bits they were our only purchase initially. Other stuff was all "family" hand-me-downs. Lot's of it unworn. We changed J on a plastic mat on our bed. Breastfed. He slept in a cot alongside our bed which was offered by neighbours. Most parents want new stuff. We didn't and couldn't afford it anyway. Hence there's a wealth of great stuff that people will give you. We have asked people with older kids do you have ... (eg a baby-cage, aka "playpen" which we needed a few times; size 5 shoes, etc.) and they're usually more than happy to offload on you either on loan or permanently. haha, video monitor.

We had a hand-me-down radio monitor for a couple of weeks .. then we realised we could hear him screaming pretty well without it.

Stroller – ours was £25 (about 50USD) and came with a bag of toys; third-hand had a carry-cot that doubled as a car seat. Sling (best thing ever, length of fabric with a couple of plastic rings, some stitching), can’t remember where ours was from, not more than about £30-40 meant we only actually used the buggy as a buggy about 5 or 6 times.

I think, other than nappies (eco disposables, Moltex, then washable cotton ones from ebay, Motherease) and associated bits they were our only purchase initially. Other stuff was all “family” hand-me-downs. Lot’s of it unworn. We changed J on a plastic mat on our bed. Breastfed. He slept in a cot alongside our bed which was offered by neighbours.

Most parents want new stuff. We didn’t and couldn’t afford it anyway. Hence there’s a wealth of great stuff that people will give you. We have asked people with older kids do you have … (eg a baby-cage, aka “playpen” which we needed a few times; size 5 shoes, etc.) and they’re usually more than happy to offload on you either on loan or permanently.

]]> By: Pinyo http://www.moolanomy.com/549/10-ways-new-parents-overspend-on-their-newborns/comment-page-1/#comment-10010 Pinyo Sat, 03 May 2008 02:51:07 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/?p=549#comment-10010 @Dawn -- Thank you for your comment. It certainly makes me feel better about co-sleeping. My son actually snuggled up to me for the first time last night. I also have a sling, but I think it may be too small :-( @Dawn — Thank you for your comment. It certainly makes me feel better about co-sleeping. My son actually snuggled up to me for the first time last night.

I also have a sling, but I think it may be too small :-(

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