7 Things Frugal New Parents Should Avoid Buying at CVS

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - May 21, 2014: CVS began in 1963 in Lowell Mass.

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According toWebMD, the cost of one-time baby supplies is $3,000 or more.

So, when you factor in inflation yeah, babies are a lot.

All the more reason to get really frugal on baby supplies.

Here is a sample of some items you might want to price check at other nationwide retailers.

Also experts say dont shop at CVS on a specific day of the week, find out why.

Cleanliness is next to godliness, right?

Maybe, but one thing is for sure: godliness can add up.

So buy wipes in bulk and shop around before these wipe out your budget.

Try this 168-count Huggies pack.

One suggestion is this cherry-flavored infants Tylenol that comes in a 2-ounce bottle.

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So do yourself a favor and load up on this tear-free, 13.6-ounce baby shampoo bottle.

Babies are basically little filters.

Cute filters, but filters just the same.

Stuff goes in one end and comes out the other a lot.

We like this pack of Huggies that come with 32 diapers.

Especially if mom doesnt plan to be an on call milk stand 24 hours a day.

So saving money here is critical for the budget.

This Similac formula comes in a generous 12.4-ounce can and is fortified with iron.

Like the label says, this is not for your baby.

Let your partner take a shift for once, while you take a trip to Z-Town.