1000 Best Baby Bargains

Great read. I bought this book and the Baby Bargains book (mentioned in the review before me) and I have to say, there are SO SO SO many more tips and tidbits on how to save money in this book. If you are on a budget, this is the book to buy. This book is true to its' title. That other Baby Bargains book by Denise and Alan Fields has horrible reviews and I read that the authors write their own 5 star reviews and then slash all their competitors books with bad reviews just to try and get their rankings up higher. I think buying a book about good content is just as important as buying a book written by good people. This book is it. I also really liked the book, called The Baby Rules-- it's a quirky fun read and now the book I buy my friends when they are about 8 months pregnant ready to give birth the first time!

I wanted to clear up the confusion between this book and the Baby Bargains book by Allan and Denise Fields. I have both books. This one goes so much further in creative ways to actually save money day-to-day. This book is a great resource for information on making your own baby products, extending the life of what you have, and how get the best deals on new items. The author tells you which internet sites to sign up on to get free cans of formula, how to get formula coupons and find discounted formula (nowhere does it tell you to water down formula, as one reviewer previously stated). There is a whole chapter on shopping for cribs, strollers, and other baby gear. Instead of telling you which $500 stroller to buy (like the other book) this book gives you hints on what time of year to buy to get discounted models, how to create a double stroller using stroller extensions, and which retail stores and websites have the deepest discounts. Also included: online coupon site resources, how to effectively use eBay, and where to get samples and freebies. I personally like the chapter on buying baby clothes, where the author describes the markdown process at Gap, Target, Old Navy and Gymboree and how to be the first to get their deals. If you want creative ways to save serious money, buy this book. If you're looking for a buying guide for expensive baby gear, buy the other one.

While many books told me all the things I'll need when our baby came, I appreciated a book that told me what we wouldn't need! This book is super easy-to-read, broken down into easy-to-access topics/chapters and full of easy-to-implement tips. Every time I flip this book open I manage to find a few new ideas or am reminded of something that we should, or could be doing, to save money or help simplify my life as a busy stay at home mom! I highly recommend this book!! Thanks!

A quick, easy read packed with truly GREAT ideas, information, and suggestions. I've read a lot of books on bargain hunting, but I still found plenty of gems that I hadn't seen before, like discovering that Stride Right also makes shoes for Target and Sears. My favorite tip: using puff paint to turn regular socks into the non-skid type. Now all the cute socks that came with all the cute outfits will be safe for my daughter to wear as she learns to walk. Thanks, Kim!

This book is so great. There are so many ways to save money on baby stuff that I hadn't even thought of. From making your own electrolyte solution to making your own baby wipes this book has got you covered. Plus there is great advice in helping you decide what you really do and don't need when it comes to your baby. I would definately recommend this book to any mom. I just had my fourth baby and wish I had this book for the first. It makes for a great baby gift as well.