Posted on March 22, 2009 at 11:44 am If you are expecting a baby, why not utilize the internet to stretch the dollars.  You can go to most of the websites for the items you might use and sign up for some great coupons and free samples.   I have recieved free samples and coupons from companies for products like huggies, pampers, johnson & johnson, similac, etc.  The makers of similac actually sent me a nice welcome package with coupons and cans of formula.  Enfamil also sent me a diaper bag, coupons and cans of formula.  Save the free samples to carry in the diaper bag - small and convenient while saving you some money. WIC is also a great place to turn for help but you have to meet their income guidelines - http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/ Cloth diapers have come a long way!  I have heard of quite a few people going with cloth diapers now as many places are carrying them.  They say you can purchase them rather cheap and it saves alot of money. Feel free to add your ways of saving!  

Posted on March 22, 2009 at 11:48 am I second the vote on WIC.  It is one of the best government programs developed.  Also, make sure to contact the local Welcome Wagon when you either move into a new home or welcome home your new bundle of joy.

Posted on March 22, 2009 at 11:52 am Oh yes, an after thought here...If you like the idea..breastfeeding is best for your little one, and you will save literally hundreds of dollars by doing so. Also, I agree on the cloth diapers.  With baby #4, I solely used cloth diapers and saved a bundle.  A great magazine to invest in, if it is still available is called Mothering, and you should be able to find several diapering companies as well as cloth diapers through them.  This magazine focuses on living green, and you might even enjoy the articles.

Posted on March 23, 2009 at 10:40 am A SAHM I know lets her baby go diaperless- when she sees him making his "gotta go" face, she rushes him to the bathroom and puts him on the toilet or over the tub. This way he is also learning that the bathroom is where he needs to go potty even though he is still very young, and she is saving money not having to wash cloth diapers. The only time they use diapers is when traveling. If she is cooking or cleaning she puts him on a waterproof blanket (soft on top, vinyl on the bottom) to play. But this only works because she is a SAHM and is able to have an eye on him all the time.

Posted on March 23, 2009 at 1:28 pm I used cloth diapers for the first year and it was backbreaking work trying to get them cleaned. But, since I was a stay at home mom, the money saved was worthwhile. Once we started using regular diapers, our cost went up to $90 monthly!  

Posted on March 30, 2009 at 8:46 am nice idea

Posted on March 30, 2009 at 1:32 pm Its really a great idea, can you tell that for the indians its available or what.Tehn I will also have a try , as in this year my wife is expecting.

Posted on March 30, 2009 at 1:53 pm Well if you have kids or expecting, you can register in many sites like Toysrus' Birthday club, The children's place, and most of children's stores. They usually send you a gift card worth $5 - $8 every year for each child.

Posted on March 30, 2009 at 1:55 pm this is a must, if you are expecting then you should take as many oppurtuinties to make money online as you can

Posted on March 30, 2009 at 4:19 pm bhutu, not sure about that.  You can always try to do a search on google.