Oh baby! With the average newborn racking up $6000 for the first year alone, expectant moms and dads need all the creative cost-cutting ideas they can find. Baby Bargains is the answer. Inside, parents find detailed ratings and reviews of baby gear, plus handy charts that compare brands and models.
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"The bible for new parents," New York Times.
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Wow! A baby book that actually answers the big question about having a baby: How am I going to afford all this?
With the average cost of a baby topping $7000 for just the first year alone, you need creative solutions and innovative ideas to navigate the consumer maze that confronts all parents-to-be. Baby Bargains is the answer!
Inside, you’ll discover:
- The best WEB SITES that offer the biggest discounts!
- NAME BRAND REVIEWS of car seats, bedding, strollers ,high chairs, diapers and more!
- FIVE wastes of money with baby clothes and the best outlet bargains.
- NINE tips to saving money on cribs, plus in-depth reviews of crib brands.
- THE TRUTH ABOUT STROLLERS—and which brands work best in the real world.
- The SEVEN MOST RIDICULOUS BABY PRODUCTS.
- Dozens of safety tips to affordably baby proof your home.
- DETAILED CHARTS that compare brands of cribs, strollers, car seats and more!
This new 9th edition adds the latest tips and advice on getting bargains on baby gear, including:
- How to use social media, "groupons," and deal-of-the-day sites for baby bargains.
- The latest brand reviews on the hottest strollers.
- Crib safety: what to buy now and what to avoid, given the new safety rules.
- Organic baby gear: worth it? Or just hype?
- And as always, the most up-to-date reviews of car seats, baby monitors, nursery furniture and more!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Peachycoors
Format:Paperback
I highly recommend this book. I have been researching EVERY baby product to be sure that I am getting what I want at the best price. No resource has provided me better information than this book. The reviews on the rocker/gliders are very detailed. Rockers can range from $150 to $700.....this book helped us see why the high price rockers are so high priced. We found the rocker that we wanted at a baby store (for $700), but bought it online (from a website recommended in the book) and saved (no joke) $200!!!!! (same brand, quality, no shipping or tax!)
Also, they have great ratings on strollers and car seats. The authors are very factual and don't mind saying what products are overpriced.
I highly recommend this book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also, they have great ratings on strollers and car seats. The authors are very factual and don't mind saying what products are overpriced.
I highly recommend this book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
24 of 33 people found the following review helpful
By amh
Format:Paperback
At best the authors offer suggestions that anyone could figure out. At worst they advise you to buy things you don't really need and steer you towards their favorite retailers with little regard to price. I don't think they understand what the word "bargain" means. A choice example is recommending Japanese Weekend, one the more expensive maternity clothes retailers. This is not good advice for people looking to save money. Mentioning JW website has a sales page (which store doesn't?!) cannot justify recommending an high-end, overpriced store in a book about saving money.
What made me really swear off this book is their advice about never taking any hand-me-downs from friends. This quote really sums of how misguided this book is (from the section recommending a new $190 playpen): "Yes, you can search government recall lists to see if that hand-me-down is recalled, but we'd skip the hassle and just buy new." What kind of a bargain book is this?
If you're looking for a way to justify buying a bunch of stuff you don't need or can't afford, this is the book for you. If you're looking for a bargain, the best is to save $12 and "skip the hassle" of buying this book.
What made me really swear off this book is their advice about never taking any hand-me-downs from friends. This quote really sums of how misguided this book is (from the section recommending a new $190 playpen): "Yes, you can search government recall lists to see if that hand-me-down is recalled, but we'd skip the hassle and just buy new." What kind of a bargain book is this?
If you're looking for a way to justify buying a bunch of stuff you don't need or can't afford, this is the book for you. If you're looking for a bargain, the best is to save $12 and "skip the hassle" of buying this book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By MOMofTWINS
Format:Paperback
I've now had this book for a year. I received it before my twins were born and they are now 9 months old. I carried this book with me at all times while I was pregnant and used it almost on a daily basis. As a first time mom (carrying twins, no less), I was clueless as to what I needed and which brands were the best. The car seat section alone is worth the price of the book. However, I picked up the book yesterday to check out their recommendations for baby gates, and after flipping through it, I was reminded about all of the stuff the authors scared me to death about. For example, they basically say that doorway jumpers and walkers are death traps. Well, I'm pretty sure almost anything can be a "death trap" w/o proper supervision. My babies love the doorway jumper and walker (they also have an excersaucer too, which the authors do recommend). My mother told me I lived in my walker, and I'm still alive :-) Also, they say not to use bumpers in the crib. I know the medical community also advises against this. I didn't use bumpers (and didn't really need them) until my babies were about 8 months. Now it's a necessity in order to avoid heads getting bumped on the crib rails. I don't really think this book saved me any money...I do my own bargain hunting online. Also, I think future editions should include more recommendations for products for twins, triplets, etc. All said, this book is definitely worth buying, but don't let the authors' scare tactics stress you out.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must have if you are buying for a baby on the way...
This book was our "go-to" reference when shopping and registering for all the stuff that a new baby will need. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Derek A Fuller
3.0 out of 5 stars
Baby Bargains
Purchased this book for my wife. We paid good money for this book only to find it at a yard sale for one dollar.
Published 5 months ago by Ambrose F. Duckett, III
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great resource for the mother who is a smart shopper!
This book provides a lot of useful information for anyone who does not want to make wasteful or unnecessary purchases. I found it especially useful as a first-time mom!
Published 15 months ago by Akiia James
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book
This book has been so helpful registering for baby items. I highly recommend it to anyone who is having their first baby and isnt sure what to get and what not to get.
Published on January 9, 2011 by kricar
3.0 out of 5 stars
Unnecessary
It's a fine book, but you don't really need this information. You can get the same online. Plus, I found my intuition to be just fine on its own.
Published on July 5, 2010 by dog-walker
5.0 out of 5 stars
A must-have for new parents
I bought this book after receiving Baby 411 Book as a shower gift and loving that book as well. Baby Bargains Book has a great run-down of all things baby and gives very helpful... Read more
Published on June 13, 2010 by Vanessa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding
Very helpful tips and comsumer reports. Made buying for a first time mom less stressful. Thanks!
Published on March 12, 2010 by Erin Janae Hilt
5.0 out of 5 stars
I Read It Cover to Cover
I used this book constantly when I was selecting items to purchase or register for during my pregnancy. Read more
Published on April 22, 2009 by ehf
4.0 out of 5 stars
baby bargains
This book was very helpful - I would recommend it to any first time mom.
Published on April 17, 2009 by Maria Noedel
4.0 out of 5 stars
No-nonsense advice
Buying this book was a really good investment - not a big expense compared to the money one can save by avoiding unnecessary or overpriced baby items. Read more
Published on April 17, 2009 by Urszula
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