how do u save money on kids?

Question

i have 2 kids. 1 whos 2 yrs old and 1 whos 9 months. im due with my 3rd next month. how do i get them everything they need with little next to nothing. my husband is looking for a job and its hard right now. i just want them to have what they need. i get $360 a month and will have 3 kids. also what products did u like ( diapers, and wash things) ?

we love our kids just having problems right now...

Answer 1

First of all I disagree with those people who said if you can not afford more kids then do not have them. Bringing children into the world is a awesome thing. I am a single mom of two kids my daughter is four and my son is five. I would defiantly shop wall mart. Thrift store are great as long as you keep track of the sale times.. Out here the good will prices almost run the same as wall mart on clothes. I am not sure where you live but here in Washington we have a Grocery outlet store, they sell grocery items, some times diapers and things at a much lower price then the regular Store (Safeway) Maybe you have something like that in your area. Defiantly try DSHS if you have not yet. Food banks are good some even have diapers. Oh you could also try contacting churches in your area. They may have some other resources. God bless you and be with you through all of your joys and struggles

Answer 2

Try saving everything you buy for them. Give your older childrens' clothing to the younger children.

Also, You should visit Target. It's a great store for baby clothes, furniture, etc. The clothes are good quality, cute, and CHEAP! They also have a bunch of other great baby products, and everything is much better quality than things you find at k-mart or any other big and cheap department store, and they're about the same price.

Also, You could find an easy, no-previous experience required job, and work for a few weeks and then take a maternity leave. If it's a big company, they'll continue paying you while you're gone.

If not, you could start an online business....

>> www.startupessentials.com

Visit that website.

My mother has her own online business, and she makes pretty good money for doing almost nothing. She finds other peoples' products to sell and she makes half the money.

For example : a product is on sale for $70 dollars, my mom sells that product and makes $35. The other half goes to the company who invented or owns the product.

Good luck!

Answer 3

You cut back on Paper napkin, Paper towels, Paper plates, eating out, convenience products (wet wipes- use wash clothes, then toss in with laundry) You don't get self new clothes or anything, turn every single unused - empty room light off,
Buy LOTS of fruits and vegetables. Especially FRESH! great snacks, healthy, sweet. for the 9 month old Smash up or blend(puree ) foods Peas, carrots, potatoes, banana, pear, pineapple are all soft foods great for baby. Cost is cheaper than processed foods. How do you think babies were feed 75 years ago before jarred, store bought baby foods....
Shop at rummage sales and the Salvation Army, Goodwill stores.
But their needs and amount of money needed to support them will continue to increase...sorry.

Answer 4

Get on the Internet and sign up for any baby club on the planet. Also look for everyday items that offer free samples or free coupons. Sometimes if you call the company's 1-800 # and tell them that you really enjoy using their product but are having $ issues sometimes they will send you cents off coupons or even coupons for free items. I'm not a big fan of Public Assistance but have you considered the WIC program. It's good for kids up to 5 years old. If you do get it use it wisely, you can wait for the cereals to go B.O.G.O in the supermarket and get 2 times the amount for free! Ask friends to save coupons for you and, I know this sucks, but for your birthday or other special occasion ask for gift cards from company's like Walmart, Target, or grocery stores. It can turn a bad month into a bearable one. just remember this won't last forever, keep your head up. keep praying and you will end up with smart, non spoiled children, unlike my kid, but that's another story. Good Luck!

Answer 5

A good inexpensive diaper is White Cloud. They are almost the cheapest you can get at wal mart. The parent choice soaps and shampoos are also good. Try clothes shopping at your local Goodwill or at Consignment shops. It will save you a TON of $$. You have to dig sometimes to find good stuff, but they get new stuff in a couple of times a week. Also, have you applied for food stamps and daycare vouchers and all of that? If not, go to your local DHS! Good luck!

Answer 6

Yard Sales. Little kids don't normally wear out clothes and infant/toddler toys. I saved so much money on toys when I was pregnant with my son and I am pregnant with my 2nd, and all the toys are still in good shape. Just clean them with the disinfecting wipes and put fresh batteries in them. Also if you have a Costco card get a battery charger for AA & AAA batteries. Regular price is about $25, but I got one on sale for $17. Look for sales on batteries also. I just got a 24 pack of AA batteries for $7.99. Instead of buying jarred baby food look on the internet for recipes for homemade baby food. Invest in a Braun stick (Immersion) blender. The one I have has all the attachments, like a little chopper, whisk, etc. I used this to blend up regular food for my son and he is almost 2 now and will eat just about anything we put in front of him because he got used to having things like garlic in his food. Not picky at all. Thrift stores...especially if you hit the 50% off days are great for getting baby items. I got a great Graco highchair at a thrift store for $4.50 on the sale day, and a nice stroller for $4.00. Also at Costco you can get a large box of diapers for $29.00. The Kirkland brand (Costco's brand) works just as well as the huggies and you get about 20 more diapers in the box.

Answer 7

You can try freecycle.org there might be one in you area. Also try yardsales and second hand stores for their clothes and toys. You also might be able to get WIC if you meet all there standards. They give you vochers for formula milk cheese ceral and juice. Also a friend of mine told me on the internet you can buy diapers in bulk. Which is cheaper then at the store. I am not sure of the address but you might be able to find it if you search the net. Old baby clothes that your youngest child can not wear you can sell them to consignment shops or a place called once upon a child. You can also find recipes to make baby food on the net which is alot cheaper then buying it premade. I make my daughter popsicles out of canned fruits. Its easy and cost less then a dollar to make 12 or more.

Answer 8

what you do is this! cut out any bills that you dont need you and your husband need to sit down and plan how you are going to spend the money for the whole month. if you stick to the plan everything will eventually be ok. and for you i know women feel insecure if the money not right, so relax when you can take a candle lit bath or have your husband give you a massage. take it slow day by day.

Answer 9

cloth diapers (expensive at first, but saves in the long run!)
breastfeed until at least one year so there is no cost of formula (though I'm still nursing my 20 month old also)
use a sling (no need for an expensive stoller)
co-sleep (no need for an expensive crib or crib sheets and all that jazz)
buy clothes at second hand stores, really cheap and in not bad condition!

Answer 10

You yourself does without. No new clothes, No good smelly Body wash, Swauve shampoo/cond, Off Brand everything for you and your husband.

Shop at Costco!

No Junk food----No Pop or things like that. It can be done.