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Top 5 Frugal Tips for Babies and Toddlers

From Barbara Whiting,
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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.
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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.
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3. Make Your Own Bibs

If you have some basic sewing skills, you can save money by making your own terry cloth bibs.
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4. Homemade Baby Food

Here's a simple tip for saving money by making your own, homemade baby food.
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5. Saving on Diapers

Are the less expensive store-brand diapers as good as the name brand? There is some disagreement among parents.
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