Frugal Makeovers for Expensive Baby Gear

Categorized as Frugal Baby Gear

To be so small, babies need so much! Or do they? People tend to buy a lot of items that may make life easier, but also put a strain on the budget. Before you run out and buy far more than you need to, check out this list of common baby expenses and the frugal makeovers we have given them. Of course, the first frugal rule of thumb is to borrow an item or to buy it in good used, but cheap, condition. Barring that, these suggestions may help.

Baby Expense

Frugal Makeover
Changing Table
  • Use a changing pad that can be mounted to the top of an existing dresser or chest of drawers.
  • Simply change your baby on a bed or on the floor.
Bassinette*

*Note: Because of the risk of SIDS, sleep is a sensitive issue. Always be sure that you and your doctor are comfortable with any sleeping arrangements you make for your baby.
  • Use a sleep positioner in the crib to make a newborn feel secure.
  • Sew a firm cushion to fit a laundry basket, box, or other small container for a cheap and portable bassinette. Just be sure the cushion fits the container snugly so there is no chance of it suffocating a baby.
  • Simply allow your baby to sleep in bed with you.
Baby Sling
Diaper Genie
  • Purchase diaper disposal bags and use them for poopy diapers. Use a waste basket to collect wet diapers and bagged poopy diapers.
  • To be really frugal, just toss each poopy diaper into the outside trash immediately after the diaper change.
Baby Bath Tub
  • Give your baby a bath in the sink or take her into the big tub with you.
Bottle Warmers*

*Note: Bottles should not be heated in the microwave because the liquid can hold pockets of heat that could burn your baby. All warmed bottles should be shaken before the feeding, regardless of the warming method.
  • Run the bottle under hot tap water until heated.
  • Set the bottle in a cup or pot of hot water until heated.
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