Buying Baby Furniture On A Frugal Budget

Buying Baby Furniture On A Frugal BudgetBy Sally Jean Myers
Young Parents are naturally excited about their first born, andthey are usually eager to fix up the Baby's Room or BabyNursery, and tend to over spend on Baby Furniture. When you areyoung and inexperienced you tend not to think of how expensiveBaby Furniture can be. As a Mom of six kids I know how excitinga newborn baby can be, however you need to be Frugal as YoungParents if you are on a budget.
As Young Parents, you should make a list of the Baby Furniturethat you MUST have and a separate list of Baby Items you wouldsimply like to have. It is the MUST Have items you need toconsider first when it comes to buying Baby Furniture! First andforemost, you will need a Baby Crib, Baby Dresser, and perhaps aDiaper Changing Table.
As far as a Diaper Changing Table goes perhaps you can find anice used Baby Changing Table that has been well taken care of.Maybe you will decide to do like most experienced Parents, andchange your baby's diapers on your bed instead of using a DiaperChanging Table.
I hope I have gotten your attention and maybe you are startingto think more about prioritizing your Shopping List for the BabyFurniture you will actually need and use. Please, do not let theSales People talk you into financing expensive Baby Furniturethat could possibly cause financial difficulties down the road.Be Frugal and save money where you can on your Baby Furnitureneeds.
From my experience as a Mom I will make a few suggestions ofwhat I think you really need as far as Baby Furniture goes.
I will agree on a Baby Crib; however I suggest you buy a usedBaby Crib because you will only use it for a few short months.It would be better if you spend less on a Baby Crib and use themoney you saved to buy a well made Baby Bed later on, which willbe used for a much longer period of time. Baby Beds can be veryexpensive however you can afford a higher quality bed if youshop around, or choose to buy a lightly used Baby Bed that suitsyour Baby Nursery Decor.
You will want to spend money on a Baby Dresser to hold all ofthe neat Baby Clothes and other Baby Items. If you bought theBaby Bed used maybe you will have saved enough money to buy aBaby Dresser that closely matches your Baby Bed. If you startshopping early you may find a used matching Baby Bed and DresserSet. Shop wisely and save money while decorating your BabyNursery.
I am going to suggest that you invest in a sturdy RockingChair, because all Babies love to be rocked and a Rocking Chairis almost mandatory. If at all possible either buy a rocker onsale or possibly a used rocker with little wear will do justfine. I personally like to buy used Name Brand Baby Furniturethat just needs a little clean-up or possible a coat of paint tomake it look new again. I guess that is why I am called TheFrugal Mom!
A great way to save on Baby Furniture to go into your BabyNursery, or Baby Room, is to shop the local discount stores,second hand furniture stores, newspaper classifieds, or you canpossibly buy used Baby Furniture from Friends and Relatives.
You will want to check used Baby Furniture for scratches,dents, sharp edges, lead paint if it is older furniture(antique) that has been refinished, and also check for missingpieces and parts. You may also want to check on the internet tosee if there has been a manufacturer’s recall on certain BabyFurniture Items you may be looking to buy used.
When it comes to buying Baby Furniture you need to use commonsense and shop around. Remember to think thrifty; however youwill also need to keep your Babies Safety in mind.
I would like to share with all Young Parents one of my all timefavorite places on earth to shop for all of my Baby Itemswhether it be a Big Ticket Item such as Baby Furniture, orconsumables such as Baby Diapers, or Baby Wipes.
What is my Big money saving secret?
I will tell you in just two words - Ebay Auctions!
I have been saving tons of money for a long time now byshopping Online through Ebay Auctions.
You can buy just about anything you can think of when it comesto your Baby Furniture and it is much less than buying it in theMall or at a Furniture Stores. You can also save on BabyStrollers, Baby Beds, High Chairs, Baby Bedding, and many otherBaby Items.
Most Ebay Sellers are very honest when representing their UsedBaby Items as well as New Baby Items. Just remember to read allauctions thoroughly so there will be NO misunderstandings later.
Keep in mind that Babies can get quite expensive, and therewill be many Baby Items other than Baby Furniture that you MUSTBudget for. So be a Smart Shopper and you will save lots ofmoney on all your Baby’s needs on Ebay.
About the Author: This Article was written by Sally Jean Myers,Mother of Six Children, Work at Home Mom, and the Owner of BabyStore Bargains Online. If you would like more information onShopping for Baby Furniture as well as other Informative Babyrelated Articles please visit the Author's Websitehttp://www.BabyStoreBargains.info
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