5 Things Frugal New Parents Should Avoid Buying at Target

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But does the retailer really offer the best deals for frugal parents?

Leggings, onesies and tees often make up the staples of a babys wardrobe.

Targets Cat & Jack line has some adorable finds, but the selection tends to be limited.

Kohls Jumping Beans line often has a wider selection of baby clothes and lower prices.

KohlsJumping Beans leggingsretail for $6.99, but savvy shoppers know people rarely pay retail price at Kohls.

Its tempting to purchase store-brand diapers to save money.

But Redditors reported that Targets Up & Up brand of diapers didnt meet their expectations.

One Redditor called them absolute garbage.

Redditors in the same thread praised Costcos Kirkland Signature diapers for their quality and value.

Never had issues with Kirkland, one poster wrote.

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TikTokker Cathrin Manning said in avideothat she regretted her diaper bag purchase from Target.

I hated having a backpack.

It just didnt work for me.

I ended up getting a cute little purse instead, and this works great, she said.

Even if a backpack is for you, there might be better options at stores other than Target.

Take thisBaby Brezza diaper bagat Target for $69.99.

It has only a three-star rating, with multiple reviews saying it ripped quickly.

Baby shoes can seem a bit pointless.

Babies arent walking anywhere, so they rarely if ever need shoes.

To keep their feet warm, get onesies with feet or use ablanket or sleep sackinstead.

Target has some cute baby shoes, of course, but a limited selection.

Frugal parents know you likely dont need a wipe warmer for the nursery.

it’s possible for you to save between $15 and $50 by skipping this.

But even if you choose to purchase one, youll likely find more affordable options elsewhere.