I'm a bargain hunter. In fact, I think if I was a millionaire I would still shop the sales! You call it cheap - I call it frugal! Everyone knows babies are expensive... but until you're going through 10 diapers and 25 oz. of formula a day, in addition to $150 a week daycare, you don't quite get how expensive!
When I stopped breastfeeding, I called Grady's pediatrician (whose wife just had a baby) and asked the nurse what formula I should start with him. She recommended Enfamil Lipil to begin with, and said that Target makes a store brand version of it. She also said that's what the doctor is using for his new one - so I should be confident that it is just as good. Soooo, Grady is on Up & Up's version of Enfamil Lipil... a savings of $12/25 oz. can! I buy the big 40 oz. can for an even bigger savings!
For one of my showers, a friend gave me the Up & Up (Target) brand of diapers. I was REALLY skeptical of these because when I opened up the package they felt super thin. So to put them to the ultimate test I put Grady to bed in one. Five hours later - no leaks. The next day he wore them and still no leaks! I actually have decided I like them better than Pampers because they are so much thinner. When I put a new diaper on him it isn't so bulky.
The last best buy I've found is knock off butt paste! That's right... there's a cheaper alternative to the $8 tube of butt paste. Big Lots has a tube of cream for $1 that looks, smells, and works just like the pricey version!
So shop smart, and remember these great buys! You. Are. Welcome. :)
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I'm 27, and married to my college sweetheart. He's the peanut butter to my jelly, and we just celebrated our 6th anniversary. Our son arrived on April 7, 2010 - and I wake up everyday thankful to be his mommy. I'm a full time mom, 2nd grade teacher, and in my "spare" time I'm working on my masters. Our life is crazy, busy, and there is never a dull moment.
This blog is dedicated to the moms who do it all - and make it look (relatively) easy!
This blog is dedicated to the moms who do it all - and make it look (relatively) easy!
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I like the Target diapers too...I love the polka dots, super cute! Callie is out of diapers now, so we're just buying for Caleb, but I've been having a problem with diaper leakage over night. Our regular standby Huggies are leaking as are the Pampers I just tried. My next purchase will be some of Huggies overnights and see if that helps. I wish Target had an overnight diaper in its line. Thanks for the formula info. I've never tried anything but Enfamil. But having a doc say the store brand is just as good will give me the confidence to try it. Hopefully they make a soy one, since that's what Caleb's on. Hopefully not for much longer though. Callie's pediatricain gave the go-ahead for regular milk at 9 months and Caleb is almost 8 months.
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