Raising a baby doesn't have to be expensive, and I'll be sharing my own tips on what worked for me along the way as I raise my own baby Nate. But first, let me let you in on a secret: I paid only $15 for my baby's diapers (newborn size) and almost nothing for his toiletries in the first few months, largely thanks to free samples. That saved me a ton of money! Here's how I did it.
There's a LOT of stuff to buy for a newborn baby, but not everything is essential. I'm a huge advocate of baby products with dual-functions, or repurposing stuff so that I get more mileage back on my dollar. Some of the bigger costs involved in caring for a newborn baby includes stuff like diapers, baby-safe toiletries, furniture, healthcare and insurance. I'll share with you how I got around them and kept my...