People often don't realise how expensive kids can be until they have one of their own. The money that was more than enough for two people is suddenly not enough for three. There are a lot of costs that come with having kids. Even though the costs are more obvious with babies, it costs just as much, if not more, to raise a child as he or she gets older. Here are some great ways to help your kids save money.
First, diapers are one of the most expensive things to buy for babies. Diapers can cost a lot of money, especially if you have a young baby who uses ten to fifteen diapers a day. Instead of using disposables all the time, only buy them when you're going out. If you buy cloth diapers and a diaper pail, you can save money. The initial cost is about the same as buying three packages of diapers, but you will save money because you won't have to buy them as often. However, you should only choose this option if you have your own washer and dryer. If you pay for a diaper service, you won't save any money.
Baby food is the second most expensive thing to buy when you have a baby. Once your child stops eating cereal and needs something more filling, you'll probably start with vegetables and then move on to meat-based baby food, like veggie stew. If you make your own baby food, you can save a lot of money. All you have to do is put the vegetables you're having for dinner in a blender and set it to puree.
Children also have to pay for things like clothes and school supplies. People often think that the best time to save money on back-to-school sales is right before the school year starts. But in reality, you'll save the most money on school supplies if you buy them at the end of the school year, when stores are trying to get rid of things that probably won't sell over the summer.
Buying your kids' clothes at the right time is the best way to save money on them. At the end of a season, buy clothes for your kids that are one or two sizes bigger than what they usually wear. This will depend on how fast they usually grow. At the end of each season, the clothes are always on sale to make room for the next season's clothes. You can save a lot of money on your kids if you do your shopping early.
