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Budgeting for Having a Baby

This is a guide about budgeting for having a baby. Preparing for that little bundle of joy can be fun but at times stressful. Making a budget for what it will really cost when that little one arrives is an important step to take so you won't be hit by any surprises.

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Setting Up a Green Nursery

This is a guide about setting up a green nursery. You are setting up your first nursery or renovating an existing one, but you want to go green. There are a number of things to consider such as flooring, paint, and furniture.

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Traveling With a Baby

I would like to take my grandbaby with me on a 3 hour ride to visit my sister. My grandbaby is only 7 months old and I am not sure if she will be happy sitting for 3 hours. I would like any ideas on how I can keep her entertained while we are traveling. Thank you.

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Paper Towel Baby Wipes

I make my own wipes! Cut a roll of paper towels in half, add 2 cups hot water and 2 tablespoons each of your favorite baby wash and baby oil.

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Avoiding Diaper Leaks on Car Trips

When my children were in diapers, we traveled a lot. Sometimes you just cannot stop right away for diaper changes and sometimes the diapers would leak. Then you have a wet car seat, especially the cloth seats. So I started putting on two diapers for long trips. No more messy diaper leaks!

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Reviews of Battery Operated Nasal Aspirator for Babies

Would you recommend this product which is $20 to clear up a baby's stuffy nose?

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T-shirt for Soon-to-be Big Brother or Sister

Short-circuit sibling rivalry! When you know a new baby is coming into a home with an older child, make a personalized t-shirt for the older one(s) using plain t-shirts and fabric paint.

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Keeping a Play Table from Moving on Carpet

Any tips on keeping the plastic legs of a baby stationary play table from sliding across carpet when the baby stands and pushes on it?

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Saving Money on Baby Clothes

This is a guide about saving money on baby clothes. With spit ups and spills, babies can wear a lot of clothing throughout the day. You want to have plenty of clothing for your baby, but they do grow out of clothing fast.

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Choosing a Baby Name

My daughter-in-law and son can't seem to agree on anything.

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Saving Money on Baby Clothes

Saving Money on Baby ClothesTips for saving money on baby clothing as posted from the ThriftyFun community. Don't be afraid of hand-me downs. If someone offers you hand-me downs, take them! Go through them and whatever you don't want or can't use, give away to someone who can.


Essentials for Baby

Essentials for BabyWith so many new mothers facing hard times these days and with all the new gadgets and gear out there, I thought I would give a basic list as to what is really needed for your new baby and what is just plain fluff that you probably won't use.


Mamaw's Tried and True Baby Products Reviews

Mamaw's Tried and True Baby Products Reviews<img src="/images/articles/winner.jpg" align="left" width="72" height="77">Having two grandchildren, ages 2 and 6 months, has certainly taught me a lot about the newest products for babies. There are so much more to choose from than there were in my child raising days. To make buying for the new baby-to-be less stressful, I have compiled a list of products which have been "tried and true" and I would recommend for showers and gift-giving for the mother-to-be.


Baby's First Christmas Tree Decorations

Baby's First Christmas Tree DecorationsWe had our first child in August. Christmas came the next day (it felt like it!) I had saved the baby shower cards and ribbon from the gifts. So I got creative like I always do and decorated my tree.