From the time that you discover that you are having a baby, you probably can’t stop thinking of the things you want to buy.
This can be overwhelming especially for new parents-to-be and if you get ahead of yourself, you might end up spending on baby items you won’t be able to use.
New babies need a lot of stuff. And if you are new parents, you may have to really buy all the items your baby needs. You’d be lucky to receive hand-me-downs or gifts from your registry, but if not, you need to sit down and plan your purchases carefully.
Being practical is the key to saving money for your baby items. Here are a few tips to help you plan and save for the things you need to buy for your baby!
Draw up your shopping list
Before anything else, you need to list all the items that you need to buy for your little one. Thoughtfully review and evaluate your list so you can prioritise the most important items first. Identify and label each item as “must-haves”, “nice-to-haves” and “don’t-needs”. This will also keep you from impulse buying and saving you tons of money in the long run.
Find alternatives
Creating a budget plan for your baby essentials is one way to avoid overspending. Instead of using all your budget on branded baby products, you can find low-cost alternatives that are just as good. Saving a few dollars on some baby products can let you splurge on other baby essentials. Plan your purchases and track your spending so you can stick with your goals.
Purchase baby items online
Shopping online saves you time and, more importantly, money. Online shops let you conveniently and safely shop for baby items from your home anytime. Online marketplaces like SuperMom offers a wide variety of mommy and baby products from top brands and enjoy special prices, promos and group buy deals. Make a smart choice and purchase all your baby essentials online.
Get your shopping timing right
Keep yourself updated on upcoming sales and baby fairs and take advantage of better prices and great deals. You can check social media posts from top baby brands and online marketplaces to know the best time to shop for baby essentials. You can save money if you plan your purchases during these events compared to buying things right when you need them.
SuperMom is having an online baby fair in June 2021. You can visit their site and watch out for online-exclusive products and prices, discount vouchers and grab some freebies too!
Don’t get too excited
Babies grow faster than you think and your baby won’t stay in one size for very long. Avoid shopping for too many newborn clothes, baby bottles and diapers for the first few months. Once they become bigger or hit an early growth spurt, those things will all go to waste. Keep yourself from getting all the available colours and cute designs and stick to what your baby really needs. Start with a few sets and add in a few more if it’s not enough.
Find baby items that grow with your baby
There are things for your baby that should be considered as a one-time purchase. Invest in baby items that you could use from birth up to their toddler years. Like a convertible cot that can be repurposed as a toddler bed, sofa or table. Or a stroller that has an adjustable backrest and straps to make it suitable for newborns and have enough headroom when your little one grows taller.
We hope that these tips will help you work out a plan and be super-practical when shopping for baby items!
