Jan 2009
Save for your Child by Shopping - from Pregnancy to Birth and Beyond

Pregnancy is a time of joy but can also be costly, with money disappearing at a rate of knots; you'll need to watch the pennies more than ever. We've come up with a few hints and tips as to where you can find advice and save money .

The expense starts early on, such as new clothes for the expanding mother to be. Bras seem to be one of the first purchases from pregnancy lingerie to feeding bras. You don't need to go mad with outer wear; mother's to be always look good. A top tip is to put together a couple of outfits for daytime and one for the evening, change the look and feel with accessories and make-up.

Baby's essentials such as a cot, a buggy, clothes and car seats, the list seems endless. When shopping don't be swayed by special offers with add-ons, make a list of what you need, and stick to it. Some items you will only use for a few months, so ask around and see who else has recently had a baby, perhaps you can exchange and share items to cut down on costs.

First time parents will be inundated with advice, your mother may know best, but things have changed a little since you were born. Do your own research too, books such as "What to Buy for Your Baby", published by White Ladder Press are extremely helpful. There are many websites that operate a system where parents can test and trial new products and then review them for the site - a great way of saving money.

Being offered the opportunity to save on anything is good and being offer the opportunity to save for your child, without having to actually increase your outgoings seems too good to be true. This is what shopping club www.KidStart.co.uk is offering. The difference here is that the money saved actually goes into your Childs Trust Fund, bank or building society account. The premise being that once registered the more you, your husband or your parents spend, the greater the amount transferred to your child's account.

A perfect way for saving for their first bike, and other things they 'need' along the way.

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