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I can't believe you overlooked the best way to save money on babies (other than not having any): buy used baby items! Whether it's boxes full of clothes on eBay, or consignment store items, you are saving money AND recycling. That means less strain on the planet, as you're reducing disposable packaging and manufacturing of new products.

Your kid will look exactly as cute in a preworn outfit as one that is brand new - and they grow so fast, sometimes they only get to wear something once anyway. This goes for toys, clothes, books, strollers, you name it (except carseats, which supposedly get more dangerous over time). Not only do I accept hand-me-downs, I pass them on to two friends in a row, so everything gets plenty of use.

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