Hey everyone
So I have my first newborn due mid March. Obviously everyone's first comments go along the lines of your life will change bla bla, and how expensive the kids are bla bla.
So far, we have almost everything we need including the "big ticket" items like car seat, stroller, pack n play... What we don't have is a crib since we have been reading on the Montessori child method.
I don't have the detailed list with me, but between all the items we have (some used and some new) we've only spent around $300 when they are worth well over $2000. It goes with out saying that a lot of the items were gifts, many others were gotten used at thrift shops or FB market, or were bought with gift cards from family members. We skipped on the baby shower cause I think it's silly and a waste of time and money, although the family got pissed at that decision.
We still have a few more items to get like baby wipes. We have enough disposable diapers for the first month, then we will switch to reusable which we already have and is included in the $300 already spent.
Getting to my point, what other recommendations do you have for raising a newborn thrifty and economically, yet providing everything he needs? I can post a detailed list of everything we have on what we spent if anyone is interested.
Thanks on the recommendations.