Now that I am expecting my second baby, I am having to remember all of the ways to save the most money on baby gear. I wanted to share some things that really helped us save money when we had our first baby and what we are doing now to save even more.

I have learned a lot during my 6 years of being a mom. Saving money on baby and kid items has been a huge part of that. Kids grow so fast and go through so much stuff that it can be hard to figure out where you can save money and when you need to get more expensive, higher quality items.

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We all know that babies are expensive! All of the baby essentials can add up quickly when you are a new parent. When I became pregnant, we were on a budget so I had to get as much free baby stuff as I could to prepare for my new little one.

I know there are a lot of posts that list baby freebies but turn out just to be some samples, that is not what this post is about.

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Having a new baby can be one of the most joyous moments in your life but also one of the most expensive. It is so important to learn how to financially prepare for a new baby so that you can start out on the right foot.

You want to be surrounded by love and joy, not a mountain of debt when your new little bundle arrives.

Did you know that the average cost of baby’s first year is $12,000?! That is just on baby related purchases, that doesn’t even include child care. The price could be even higher depending on where you live.

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We buy a lot of stuff for a new baby and it tends to pile up as the year goes on. Most of the items you got at your baby showers are sitting in a closet by the time your baby has their first birthday. What is the best way to get rid of old baby stuff that you just don’t need anymore?

Some things can be sold, donated, recycled, or just plain thrown in the garbage. I personally like to dispose of things in a way that won’t be harmful to the environment and can potentially put money back in my pocket.

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Christmas is such a fun and magical time for my family, I’m sure it is for your family as well. Unfortunately, it can be a time of great need for some.

This post was sponsored by Huggies as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

One thing that I am trying to teach my daughter is how incredible giving back this holiday can be. Giving back to those in need is a big part of our Christmas traditions. I want her to know how lucky we are to have everything that we need and to give to those who aren’t as lucky.

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