One of the things most parents think about when considering to have a baby or having more babies is if they will be able to afford it. Kids are so expensive. I have always heard people say that but now that I have three I realize just how expensive having kids can be.
When we were considering having a third baby my husband and I sat down and looked at our finances and realistically evaluated to see if we would be able to afford a third child. We knew we were going to have to change some things within our budget but it was something we wanted and something we were going to make happen.
It’s possible to have a baby on a budget. You can do it. Here are some ways to make it happen.
1. Breastfeed
I know it’s not possible for everyone but if you can do it and stick with it, it will save you loads of money on formula, bottles, pacifiers. We have never used formula except when my first daughter had to supplement a few days after getting out of the hospital. We never had to use bottles or pacifiers because mama met all those needs. If you need a breast pump then try to borrow one. We did this with out first, we had no money to get a new one and our close friend had no use for hers any longer.
2. Seek out Freebies
Sign-up for as many freebies and samples as you can get. When you’re having a baby, companies LOOOVE to give you stuff. Here’s a list of companies that will give you freebies today.
Similac StrongMoms – Create a free profile here and you will receive a welcome kit that contains a bunch of free stuff.
Amazon Baby Registry – Start a registry on Amazon and you will be able to claim a free Welcome Box filled full of baby products. Note: You must be a Prime member to get the Welcome Box offer after spending $10 on any one item from your registry.
Target Baby Registry – Start a free registry at Target and get a bag of freebies worth over $70! After creating your registry visit Target and tell them that you just started a registry and they will hand you a bag of freebies.
Gerber Nutrition Kit – Get a free Gerber Nutrition Kit after printing a certificate off their website and presenting it to the hospital when you have your baby.
Enfamil Family Beginnings – Sign-up for this free program and you will receive a box of formula and other free goodies.
Seventh Generation Diapers & Wipes – Sign up for a free trial and just pay shipping of $5.95 and you will receive a bag of free wipes and diapers. You will need to cancel your membership after receiving your freebies otherwise you will be enrolled in a subscription.
Honest Co. Diapers, Shampoo + Baby Wash – Just like Seventh Generation, sign up for a trial at Honest Co. and receive diapers, shampoo and baby wash when you pay just $5.95 shipping. You will also need to cancel this one as well or you will be enrolled in a subscription.
Free Baby Kit at Everyday Happy – Get a free baby kit. Choose between a diaper + wipe kit or a family care kit full of natural shampoos and body washes and just pay shipping. Just as the other trials, you will need to cancel this one as well or you will be enrolled in a subscription.
Thrive Free Coconut Oil – For cradle cap! We use coconut oil for many things in our home and it was our go-to for cradle cap along with moisturizing skin during or after bath time.