Cute Baby Gear
25 September 2011
Pregnant? Learn How to Save Money on Baby Gear
When you find out that you are pregnant, it is very easy to get caught up with the excitment of the pregnancy and go shopping for the cute baby items. However, you need to think about how much money you actually have to spend for the new baby items and also do you really need everything right away?
The truth is that a newborn does not need too many things. A newborn baby needs diapers, formula (if formula feeding), a place to sleep, some clothes, a few blankets. All the other items that you see in stores may be nice to have, but not a necessity. Some things such as a high chair, baby proofing items, and an activity center can be purchased much later.
You can find out from your friends and/or family which baby products they found useful to have during the newborn stage to be prepared yourself. In the meantime you can focus on saving money for the essential baby gear that your little one will need once they get a little bit bigger.
It is also a good idea to shop around and look for deals when you are shopping for baby gear. You might be able to buy used baby items. Some things can be bought used because some parents have clothing with tags still on since babies grow very fast and may not even wear the clothes.
Also ask your friends and family with babies. Sometimes you will be able to borrow things from others or buy them for little money.
Just remember that there are many baby products that you can buy later because you don’t need everything right away.
For the newborn stage you will definitely need: diapers, bottles, receiving blankets, onesies, newborn clothes, and a place for the baby to sleep.
Things you can buy later: high chair, feeding utensils, sippy cup, toys, childproofing items, jogging stroller, umbrella stroller.
And even when you are out shopping for things when your baby is old enough to need them, keep your eye on sales and coupons so that you can get the best deal and save some money in the process.
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Skip Hop Zoo Lunchie Insulated Lunch Bag With friendly faces and matching zipper-pulls, Zoo Lunchies make lunchtime fun time! Sized just right for little kids, or a mom and baby on-the-go, these soft bags have a roomy main compartment that holds sandwiches, snacks, drinks and more. An insulated, wipe-clean interior keeps food and drinks cold, plus an inside mesh pocket holds lunch money, an ice pack or utensils. ZOO LUNCHIES coordinate … |
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Dabbawalla Lunch Bag We finally found a neoprene lunch bag that’s perfect for kids! With insulating material that keeps food at safe temperatures for hours, Dabbawalla lunch bags are ideal for packing lunch for school. Plus, kids and adults will love the unique, cute designs. Incredibly cute design; Stain resistant; Machine washable; CPSIA-certified and free of lead and PVC; Oeko-Tex 100 dyes; Easy-to-grip handle; Wid… |
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Spasilk 10 pack Soft Terry Washcloth … |
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Baby Banz Hearing Protector Earmuffs … |
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Apple iPod Nano 2 II (2nd Generation) Pink Skin Case With Belt Clip, Lanyard and Sports Armband Work out in style and keep your iPod NAno safe and secure. This iPod nano skin case is made of high quality silicone rubber material and provides protection from scratches, bumps, dirt, grease, and fingerprints. This case is durable, light weight, and it’s form-fitting design allows access to all iPod functions. Compatible with: iPod Nano II (2nd Generation) only…. |
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Bright Starts Walk-A-Bout Walker, Cute Frog $33.75 Bright Starts Walk A Bout – NeutralLearning to walk has never been this much fun! The Bright Starts™ Walk-a-Bout™ is perfect for babies who are on the move. The high back seat with a cute frog character provides extra support as baby is perfecting those steps and getting stronger. Also, the 3 position height adjustment allows the Walk-a-Bout™ to grow with baby and be used over ti… |
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Baby Aspen Big Dreamzzz Baby M.D. Layette Set with Gift Box, Green, 0-6 Months $20.85 Baby Aspen Big Dreamzzz Baby M.D. Three-Piece Layette Set in Doctor’s Bag Gift BoxCalling all newborn medical professionals. Baby Aspen introduces Baby MD, a whimsically cozy doctor’s outfit for your own aspiring MD. Complete with a toasty-warm surgical cap and “hospital booties”, this soft, green sleeper sports a stethoscope graphic casually slung around the neck, and an embroidered pocket with p… |
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Little Mommy My Very Real Baby Doll $32.69 This adorable, interactive doll has incredibly lifelike movements and sounds and takes nurturing play to the next level with amazing lights and sensors. When she licks her fruit bar, her tongue lights up green and you can magically wipe it away. Her boo boo lights up and you can magically wipe it away, too. The doll randomly asks for, recognizes and responds to the fruit bar and bear accessories w… |
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11pc Safari Car Mats Seat Steering Wheel Cover Set $28.46 Total 11 pieces of car accessories set includes 2 pieces of seat covers with 2 separate head rest cover. Made with high grade heavy weight acrylic fabric with velvet and fury feel. These Low Back seat covers will fit any car SUV, truck or van with regular bucket seats. It will also fit seats with arm rest (zipper on the side). 2 front and 2 back pieces carpet Zebra print mat with nibbed tip backin… |
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Zebra Stripes Car Windshield Sunshade – Large Size $8.11 … |
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Cute Baby Drinking Beer $21.4 Cute Baby Drinking bottle of Beer (heneken) ,,A cute collection of babies. A must buy T-shirt |
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I’m Cute! $19.9 A cute expression / talk bubble for a very cute baby! |
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Cute as a Button Scented Button Soap $2.7 Kate Aspen brings an enchanting expression to life—and to your baby shower—with adorable “”Cute as a Button”" Scented Button Soap! Perfectly white and sweetly scented, our adorable button soap favor celebrates the one characteristic all babies seem to acquire in just nine months! Sew precious! Features and facts:Round, pure-white, lightly scented soap in the shape of a buttonButton soap sits in a bed of shredded, natural raffiaSoap measures ½”" h x 2″” in diameterGift box has a pale-lilac base, a white top accented with polka dots in pastels of pink, blue, green, yellow, gold and lilac, the words “”Cute as a Button One Scented Soap,”" and a white-satin ribbon and bow embellished with a small, white button in the centerGift box measures 1 ½”" h x 1 ½”" square |
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Cute Baby Nipple Thermometer $4.61 Brand New Cute baby nipple thermomter! Lovely image and its multifunction makes it a good helper for young parents! |
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Baby’s First Jeans $38 Baby’s first jeans look just like Mommy’s and Daddy’s. Made of comfortable cotton knit denim, these hip unisex jeans are perfect for babies. Presented in a cute keepsake box that can be personalized with baby’s name, picture and all important details about baby’s first pair of jeans. Features and fact:Cotton knit denim blue jeans are made to look like the real thing and still give baby a comfortable fitSize 3-6 monthsPresented in keepsake gift box that can be personalized with baby’s name, picture and other details |
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Cute As Can Be Personalized Ceramic Plate $40 This ceramic plate is hand-painted with a prissy cat in the center along with your child’s name and “”Cute As Can Be”" around the rim. In soft pastels, it’s perfect for your little girl. Features and facts:100% hand-painted ceramic plateLead free and food safeMade in U.S.A.Available in two sizes: Small (8 1/4″”) and Large (10 1/2″”) |
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Baby Face Oreos $3.8 The perfect way to celebrate your baby’s birth is with this cute Baby Face Oreos. You can choose between a boy and girl–they are perfect for a cute baby shower favor. Features and Facts:Color(s): Pink Swirl or Blue SwirlMaterials: Classic Oreo cookies with your choice of a little Girl Oreo or Boy Oreo.Details:Choose from a little girl oreo or little boy oreo.Dimensions: N/APackaging Dimensions: N/ASelling Unit: EachMinimum Quantity W/O Personalization: 12 (Includes two of the same design in a cellophane package)Minimum Quantity With Personalization: N/AAssembly Required: No |
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Jackie Clark Cute as a Button Baby Jacket Pattern $8.5 Jackie Clark Cute as a Button Baby Jacket Pattern |
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Cute Na Chuan Silicon Spoon for Baby (Pink) $3.12 This cute spoon is specially designed for your baby. |
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Cute as a Button Frosted-Glass Tealight Holder (Set of 4) $6.5 A ribbon rainbow of polka-dots and a real button is all it took for Kate Aspen designers to turn a frosted-glass tealight holder into an adorable baby shower favor. The button is pale green to accommodate a boy, girl or baby surprise. Our “”Cute as a Button”" Tealight Holder truly lives up to its name! Features and facts:Frosted-glass tealight holder with multi-colored polka-dotted, white-satin ribbon band accented with a pale-green buttonTea candle includedTealight holder measures 2 1/2″” h x 2″” in diameterClear gift-box presentation includes a white-satin ribbon and bow and a round, lilac, button-shaped tag that says Cute as a ButtonGift box measures approximately 2 3/4″” h x 2 1/4″” w x 2 1/4″” dSold as set of 4Coordinates with the “”Cute as a Button”" Scented Soap and “”Cute as a Button”" Round Photo Frame |
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Baby On Board Expandable Pen $3.9 Sitting snug as a hug in a color-rich car seat is the “”write”" baby shower favor to drive everyone wild! This bundled-up baby heading down life’s highway is actually an expandable pen! The multi-colored, polka-dotted “”baby blanket”" is the base for the pen, and baby’s almost-bald head becomes the top of the colorful-yellow, light-green, pink and blue-telescoping pen. Cleverly contained in clear, gift-box packaging, this “”noteworthy”" baby rides comfortably in a cute, cardboard car seat covered with polka dots that match baby’s blanket. The pen is approximately 3″” high and 5 ½”" high when expanded. The gift box measures 3″” high, 2 ¼”" deep and 1 ¾”" wide. |
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Butterfly Fun in the Sun Baby Set $48 Too cute to keep indoors! The new baby girl will love being outside in her super-soft, 100% cotton, short-sleeved tee shirt with diaper cover and matching twill hat. The back of the diaper cover can be personalized with a pale-pink initial and baby’s name. |
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Pugster Silver Cute Baby $12.49 Stay a step ahead the latest wave of European Italian charm bead fashion jewelry. This exquisite beaded Pugster silver cute baby European Italian charm bead dazzles with individual beauty. The humble Italian charm and simple elegance of this European Italian charm bead is an unforgettable and alluring piece of accessory. This interchangeable Pugster silver cute baby European Italian Italian charm Bead is the perfect gift for any occasion. It is also a great addition to your European Italian charm bead bracelet or necklace. Crafted and authenticated by Pugster, the silver cute baby European Italian Italian charm Bead is available for both retail and wholesale purchase through our store.Pieces of alluring Pandora Bracelets makes the hightide of the trend. |
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Baby Face Cake Pops $3.85 Cute and just right for that special occasion. Your guest will be thrilled with these adorable Baby Face Cake Pops, with the option of having the little boy or girl–this is the perfect baby shower favor for an awesome event. Features and Facts:Color(s): Blue Swirl or Pink SwirlMaterials: Cake Pop is available in brownie, vanilla or chocolate cake with a minimum of 12.Details:Choose from the option of little boy or little girl.Dimensions: N/APackaging Dimensions: N/ASelling Unit: EachMinimum Quantity W/O Personalization: 12 Minimum Quantity With Personalization: N/AAssembly Required: No |
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Baby Diaper Carriage-Boy $54 First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes diapers as a baby carriage! This charming gift is as useful as it is cute and oh so clever. Carriage includes: 28 disposal diapers (1-2 size) plush bear terry velour bib 4 burp pads washcloth pacifier rattleAll rush orders must be entered by 11:00 AM EST. |
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Baby Diaper Carriage-Girl $54 First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes diapers as a baby carriage! This charming gift is as useful as it is cute and oh so clever. Carriage includes: 28 disposal diapers (1-2 size) plush bear terry velour bib 4 burp pads washcloth pacifier rattleAll rush orders must be entered by 11:00 AM EST. |
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Right Where Baby Belongs Personalized Bodysuit $16.99 Give baby a sense of belonging with this too-cute bodysuit! This personalized bodysuit says baby is the “”Property of”" followed by Mom and Dad’s names and baby’s date of birth. The “”XXS”" reminds everyone that baby is a tiny, new addition to the family. Personalization comes in pink or blue, and the machine-washable, white, 100% cotton bodysuit is available in sizes 3-6 months and 6-9 months. |
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Cute Floating Duck Baby Toy (Yellow) $4.74 Cute designed duck is great for baby when taking a bath. |
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Two-Piece Personalized Hooded Baby Girl Towels $34 She’ll be cute, clean, warm and dry wrapped in one of these two personalized, hooded towels.Two white, personalized, terry cloth hooded bath wraps with pink trim and embroidered baby’s name or monogram on the hoodMachine-washable, 100% cottonMay be embroidered with baby’s name or monogram in coordinating pink thread on each piece at no additional chargeOne size fits mostSold as a set of two |
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Croc in Socks Baby Socks Gift Set (Pink) $26.95 Hear that rattle? It’s the sound of Baby Aspen’s plush, pink Croc in Socks delivering four pairs of socks to a very special baby. Introduce her to the warm, wonderful world of animal babies toasty tootsies in cute, cuddly crocodile style! Features and facts:Plush, pink crocodile with rattle noise holds four pairs of socks for baby girlEach pair has a different design, and colors include aqua blue, burnt orange, deep purple, lavender, and whiteWhite dots on sock bottom are rubber tractionCroc’s “”feet”" wear two different socks; their mates are part of the socks held in the croc’s “”arms”"Socks are machine-washable; plush toy is surface-washableSize 0-6 months |
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Baby’s First Easter Personalized Chick Bodysuit $16.99 When you get two cute chicks together, there’s bound to be a celebration, and this time it’s Easter. This adorable bodysuit features an adorable chick bursting out of his/her multi-colored shell. Personalize with baby’s first name and the year. Bodysuit is 100% cotton, with a bottom-snap closure and lap shoulders. Available in size 3-6 months and 6-9 months. |
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Forever Baby Book Gift Basket (Boy) $104.99 A “”beary”" cute idea for baby. This lined white wicker basket is filled with beautifully embroidered goodies for baby, including a hooded towel, receiving blanket, bib, hat, booties and burp cloth. To top it off, it includes the Forever Baby Book Album to store your precious memories. Features and facts: Gift basket includes a hooded towel, receiving blanket, bib, hat, booties and burp cloth and a photo album in a lined, white wicker basket Photo album Album measures 14″” x 9″”, holds up to 120 pages and includes 20 photo-safe page protectors, 20 sheets of photo-friendly paper, 100 photo corners and wrist rattle on front Gift wrapped |
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Baby Registry $1.99 4+~~iList Apps~~HHI Classic Distributor LLC~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/baby-registry/id455971708?uo=5~~HHI Classic Distributor LLC~~2.0~~7252139~~2607916~~http://www.ilistapp.com/~~http://www.ilistapp.com/baby_registry/index.php |
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Flower Power Child $25.98 Groovy baby! Here’s a Flower Power costume that will turn heads! Look no further for a unique, totally cool costume for your child. She’ll wow them in her far out tube top, groovy bell bottoms and funkadelic fringed vest. Add some completely outrageous gear like an Afro or straight wig, peace symbol necklace, psychedelic flowers for her hair and she’ll sock it to ‘em! Flower power never looked so cute. This costume is perfect for a 60’s themed play or party, Halloween or just to have on hand for those freaked out, far out imagination trips that come out of the dress-up closets. She’ll be with it when she gets her groove on in this reminder of a time gone by when Peace, Flowers Love and Rock and Roll ruled! Let her freak flag fly! This fun and bright Flower Power costume is so totally groovy that she’ll feel like she took a step back in time. |
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Flower Power Child $25.98 Groovy baby! Here’s a Flower Power costume that will turn heads! Look no further for a unique, totally cool costume for your child. She’ll wow them in her far out tube top, groovy bell bottoms and funkadelic fringed vest. Add some completely outrageous gear like an Afro or straight wig, peace symbol necklace, psychedelic flowers for her hair and she’ll sock it to ‘em! Flower power never looked so cute. This costume is perfect for a 60’s themed play or party, Halloween or just to have on hand for those freaked out, far out imagination trips that come out of the dress-up closets. She’ll be with it when she gets her groove on in this reminder of a time gone by when Peace, Flowers Love and Rock and Roll ruled! Let her freak flag fly! This fun and bright Flower Power costume is so totally groovy that she’ll feel like she took a step back in time. |
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FreshWater Aquarium $0.99 4+~~EuiBeom Hwang~~EuiBeom Hwang~~http://itunes.apple.com/app/freshwater-aquarium/id293997850?uo=5~~2008 EuiBeom Hwang~~1.20~~2401321~~7576157~~http://www.xevious7.com/games/aquarium~~http://www.xevious7.com/games/aquarium |
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Manchester United Baby Girl Romper and Hat $19.99 Why not dress your kids in the gear of your favorite EPL club – Manchester United.Not only is this romper really cute, it also has a screened Manchester United design and team badge.Snap shoulder and crotch. Cute dotted ruffles throughout. Comes with hat that’s perfect for sunny days.100% soft cotton. |
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Messenger Diaper Bag in Brown Canvas with Pinstripes $48.11 TLB1463: Sporty, durable and functional, this messenger style bag in chocolate brown canvas with pinstripe print accents is a cute tote that can store all your baby gear. The 100% cotton canvas material is easy to clean and several pockets help keep you organized. Features: -Chocolate Brown -Blue pinstripe details -100% cotton canvas bag -Two side pockets -One large exterior back pocket -Two interior pockets (1 with zipper), and a large mesh divider -Shoulder strap is adjustable and extend from 28 – 48 -Easy to clean -Includes matching changing pad -Coordinates with the Brown Canvas Diaper Bag Collections |
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Messenger Diaper Bag in Brown Canvas with Spirograph Pink Trim $40 TLB1462: Sporty, durable and functional, this messenger style bag in the chocolate brown canvas with pink Spirograph Pink print trim is a cute tote that can store all your baby gear. The durable, 100% cotton canvas material is easy to clean and interior pockets help keep you organized. Features: -Chocolate Brown -Pink Spirograph trim -100% cotton canvas bag -Two side pockets -One large exterior back pocket -Two interior pockets (1 with zipper), and a large mesh divider -Shoulder strap is adjustable and extend from 28 – 48 -Easy to clean -Coordinates with the Brown Canvas Diaper Bag Collections |