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Smart Shopper for Monthly Baby Supplies (Year 2+) During the
second year you will you can save money by planning ahead!
By: Bruce Bahlmann
If you have a baby in the city (or anywhere else for that matter) think
twice before you go out and buy diapers and other supplies from local stores
like CVS, grocery stores, 7-Eleven, etc. Even Walmart can be expensive when
you consider that you can't just go there for diapers and baby supplies. Sure they are
"somewhat" convenient,
but you PAY for this convenience. Especially when you buy these regular things from your local grocery
or drug store in small quantities
as you need them. If you are on a budget, or just a smart shopper seeking
the absolute best buy on diapers (nappies), wipes, breast milk bags, etc.
these items are best purchased ONLINE and delivered
in bulk.
It is the difference between spending as little as $0.16 per diaper or
spending over $0.50 per diaper. Buying online in many cases means you will
NOT pay sales tax and some online stores like Amazon will even deliver to your door for free
if you purchase at least $25 per order. When you have a baby in the city and
can avoid humping large packages of fluff all over town you will kick
yourself when you learn that not only do you NOT need to carry large bundles but you are
paying nearly twice as much buying from your local store. The following
items are not only the best products you can buy but also at the absolute best
price and if you select super-saver shipping, by
simply planning ahead you can save a minimum of $20 per month or about $240 per
year.
Having gone through several times, here is a way you can know the best
products you can buy at the correct time (weight and frequency).
Supplies for babies from 1 year+ (22-37 lbs)
Personal
Recommendation: Cruisers are hands down the best diaper. They
are the softest, they don't leak, and can withstand the worst your
child can mess. |
Personal
Recommendation: The best wipes with weakest scent we have been
able to find. Papers-brand cost more, but if you buy bulk you can
witness (and enjoy) the quality. |
| Diapers
[BUY] |
Refill
[BUY] |
| These are for babies from 22 up to
37
pounds. Each package will last about a month (~30 days) so plan
ahead. I recommend two boxes at a time. |
Refill for wipes container. This
refill will last just over 2 months (~72 days) so plan ahead. |
| Cost: ~$0.28/per diaper |
Cost: ~$0.04/wipe |
Laundry cleaning supplies
During your baby's first few years, they are MOST sensitive to allergens.
Beyond starting babies on solid food TOO early (before 6 months) laundry
detergent and other cleaning supplies your baby is exposed to is the next
highest risk of them developing allergies. To combat this, we recommend
"free and clear" laundry products from "All". These "free and clear" type
detergents work every bit as good as your old detergents, only they don't
leave residue or scents behind on cloths. Once you get used to your cloths
not smelling of anything, you will find traditional scented detergents
repulsive. Note, if you are using CLOTH DIAPERS, these become a MUST
have. Do not skimp on detergent!
Personal
Recommendation: We have tried CVS brand clear laundry detergent
and it never quite got the cloths clean enough. If you order in
bulk, the best detergent (All Free and Clear) is the same cost as
CVS brand. WE PREFER the liquid detergent over the powder for cold
washes, but dry works as well only you have to add it to the water
before the cloths go in. |
Personal
Recommendation: The best wipes with weakest scent we have been
able to find. Papers-brand cost more, but if you buy bulk you can
witness (and enjoy) the quality. |
| Laundry Detergent (Free and Clear)
[BUY] |
Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets
[BUY] |
| Provides about 6 months worth of
laundry detergent. Perhaps less if you are washing cloth diapers. |
Provides over a year's worth of
fabric softener. |
| Cost: ~$0.14/per laundry load |
Cost: ~$0.04/sheet |
What works for us is to place a new order on
the day before you know you will need to break into your last package.
Supersaver shipping usually takes about a week to arrive but because it is
free (tax free and free shipping), you just can't beat that kind of deal anywhere. We order new wipes as
we start the last package as well however you can NEVER have
enough wipes on hand. Baby wipes like these can be used until your baby is
out of diapers.
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