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How to Save Money on Baby Diapers

By Martha Sanders

Taking a walk down the baby diaper aisles can send any budget conscious parent into a panic attack. You'd be amazed how quickly babies go through diapers and the moment you realize how much diapers cost, you'd probably want to save money on other things. There are several ways to help you stretch your dollar and make purchasing diapers less expensive.

1. Consider cloth diapers

Many new mothers shy away from cloth diapers because of the mess. But if you want big savings, this is by far the cheapest option out there.

You don't need many to start with, maybe a dozen and wash them everyday. Use disposable diapers only when you're traveling.

2. Ask for diapers at your baby shower

This is a sure-fire way to save a considerable amount of money on baby diapers – make known to friends and family that you really appreciate such gifts. Most people will be glad to buy things that you truly need instead of things you hardly use.

3. Go for store brands

Store brands cost 25% to 50% less than name brands and they are just as effective. In fact, store brands may even work better than name brands.

Also, be aware that certain advertising claims such as better absorbency and better fit are not always true so you'll need to do your homework before you purchase. Once you've found a good brand, stick with it as a baby’s skin is extremely sensitive and you wouldn't want constantly expose it to different brands.

4. Look in your local papers for coupons or sales on diapers

The best time to save on diapers is to buy when they are on sale.

Alternatively, you can also subscribe to different diaper brands websites such as Pampers and Huggies and they will send you coupons, which are very helpful.

If you've trouble finding coupons, try a coupon forum like the one at Gotta Deal.

5. Buy diapers in bulk

You can usually buy larger boxes of diapers online for a reasonable price. But be careful not to buy too many since kids grow fast and diaper sizes will change every month.

With these few tips in mid, you’ll be surprised by how much you can actually save on baby diapers.

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