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At least, not pressingly.
Toys, rattles, fancy lotions, pricey onesies … the list went on.
Friends and family generously swooped in to buy, buy, buy.
Im talking about things like formula, diapers, baby wipes, diaper rash cream and pacifiers.
I had these items, but not in a terribly large quantity.
What could I have done differently?
What tricks did I pick up along the way that I will absolutely hone should I have another baby?
Heres a look athow you might save as a parent.
I live in a large city (Los Angeles) and everyday people are posting gives in droves.
Cloth diapers are cheaper in the long run than disposable ones, Oluese said.
To avoid all this nonsense, Oluese recommended making purees at home.
Youll be using fresh ingredients without any additives, she said.
Youll also save a lot of money.
A lot of new parents buy distilled water for their babys formulas.
Off the bat, Milos pediatrician told me to get a Brita and use that for prepping his formula.
But after a while, I started seeing how quickly Milo was outgrowing everything.
Some of the oh-so-cute new things I bought him he never even got to wear!
Milo is only going to get it filthy anyway.
Some of my favorite pieces of Milos came from fellow parents who no longer had use for them.
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