Stay-at-Home Parents
  1. Home
  2. Parenting & Family
  3. Stay-at-Home Parents

Top 5 Frugal Tips for Babies and Toddlers

by Barbara Whiting
for About.com

Raising kids can be quite expensive, especially babies and toddlers with all the special items they need. The cost of their diapers, baby wipes and baby foods can wreak havoc on the monthly budget. To help you save money on your baby and toddler expenses, here are the top frugal tips submitted by other parents.

1. Homemade Baby Wipes

Baby wipes can be expensive, but you can make your own baby wipes at home and save.
More: Read Tip

2. Washcloths for Cleanup

Babies and toddlers can get incredibly messy when eating. Here's a tip to help you save money on clean up.
More: Read Tip

3. Make Your Own Bibs

If you have some basic sewing skills, you can save money by making your own terry cloth bibs.
More: Read Tip

4. Homemade Baby Food

Here's a simple tip for saving money by making your own, homemade baby food.
More: Read Tip

5. Saving on Diapers

Are the less expensive store-brand diapers as good as the name brand? There is some disagreement among parents.
More: Read Tip
Explore Stay-at-Home Parents
About.com Special Features
Family Tech Center

Stay connected and entertained with reviews on tips on the latest HDTVs, cellphones and more. More >

Mornings Made Easy

Reclaim the morning and your sanity with these easy recipes, tips, and timesaving ideas. More >

Stay-at-Home Parents
  1. Home
  2. Parenting & Family
  3. Stay-at-Home Parents
  4. Family Budget
  5. Money Saving Tips
  6. Baby, Toddlers and Kids
  7. Top Picks: Frugal Tips for Babies and Toddlers>

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.