Throwing money at it

I'm only just 4 weeks in to this fatherhood gig and don't know a lot but am fast learning that this having a baby lark is a pretty expensive gig. There's a lot to get organised and a lot to pay for. The list is as long as your arm and there's a massive industry built around it feeding on a new parents insecurities. That said, there are ways of not spending said babies education on it's imminent arrival. Below are a few of the things we have done.

Obviously, borrow stuff where ever you can. Especially baby clothes, seriously they will fit for a month at the most. Ebay is also good for this. I spent AU$5.00 and got 6 grow suits, two of which were brand new, that would normally cost between $12 - $20 a pop. Saving = BOOM! Have a look at this search and see what you can save. It's mental!

Remember that anything with "Baby" on it automatically costs WAY more. Case in point. Tommee Tippee brand car shades cost $14 at Big W, walk across the store to the Auto section and the same product costs $3. Seriously, the only difference is a logo with "Baby" on it. I'm thinking of a four letter word, can you guess what it is?

Make stuff. The good lady wife is pretty good at this. Or at least was, prior to the arrival of the boy wonder/ eating and mess making machine. But mobiles, toys, blankets etc aren't that hard to make and will mean more in the future because there is time and thought attached to it. There are loads of patterns available online Be careful though to make sure whatever you're making for bub is safe and doesn't have loose bits or choke hazard and the like on it.

Anyway, I feel like I'm being a bit preachy so will finish up here. I would love to hear any tips you might have for saving with a bub. Or better yet, any cool stuff you can make or made yourself.