Having a baby on a budget

BABY ON A BUDGET Money saving tips for parents British first-time parents spent. £492M in 2012 In the first year of their baby's life parents spend... £1,600-£7,200 6/10 o parents admit they bought items they don't use O MOST USED ITEMS VS LEAST USED ITEMS O Stair gate Door baby bouncer Baby changing bag CD Top and tail bowl Audio baby monitor Manual breast pump Electric steam steriliser Baby sleeping hammock Microwave steam steriliser Fabric sling WHAT DO PARENTS SPEND THE MOST ON? Pram/pushchair Nursery furniture Cot/mattross 226 160 152 Baby clothes Baby toys Maternity clothes Car seat 144 131 120 06 MONEY SAVING SHOPPING TIPS Buy second hand V Toys X Car seat A Clothos X Mattress A Furniture Shop smart Plan before spending A Make the most out of freebies. Join as V Read online reviews on retail and parenting sites before buying many store baby clubs as possible A Don't stockpile itoms such as nappies before you know your preferred brand A Compare prices online before buying SAVINGS V Look for stock clearances and sales Z Resell items you don't need online Use the free baby costs calculator from the Money Advice Service moneyadviceservice.org.uk/babycosts the Money Advice Service Sources: aviva.com/media/newa/item/uk-first-time-parents-epend-492-million-preparing-for-baby-17298 | Which report published in: theguardian.com/lifeandetyle/shortcuta/2014/may/06/pointless-baby-purchasee-eilliest-buye-door -bouncer-etair-gate