Money Saving Tips for Families

Money saving tips to survive the credit crunch! baby brands for the best baby offers. Our aim is to save you money and save you the time shopping around trying to find the best baby deals. These offers are constantly monitored and updated daily to ensure that we bring you the best baby offers available in the UK. We are on hand to save you the time and the money and make your pregnancy and parenthood just that little easier.

For groceries be sure to check out mysupermarket.com - It works like a price comparison site, whereby you can load up your online shopping trolley but before you buy you can see a comparison of how much the same items would cost in other online supermarkets - the difference can be quite staggering! mySupermarket helps you shop, compare and get the best possible price for your grocery shopping at Tesco, ASDA, Sainsbury's or Ocado. Pick a supermarket and import your Favourites, or browse our Top Offers and Shelves. We'll help you save money and calories within your supermarket, or by switching to another. mySupermarket is quick, easy and free to use - and very addictive!

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While your pregnant?

Save as much as possible before the baby is born, regardless of your future plans. It's sensible advice for everyone to have three months' emergency money up your sleeve and if you haven't got it already, the last few months of your working life before birth are a good time to build it up. Chances are you'll be too tired to go out and may not feel like buying new clothes. So use your surplus income wisely.

Single parent income tips

Go slowly. You're not going to change overnight
Be committed
Borrow books from the library on how to save money
Find which money saving techniques work for you and stick to them
Think of ways to save money on your grocery bills such as avoiding costly pre-prepared foods
Make a note in your diary to review your personal finances at least every six months
Work with a friend who also wants to save money

Washable Nappies

Mums-to-be debating whether to use disposable nappies or reusables should know that many local councils now offer a grant of £30 to help with the initial cost of washables.

Give them a call and see if they also have a nappy lending kit so you can try out real nappies - and save yourself the £1,000 it'll cost you in disposables before your tot finally starts using his potty.

Unwanted Stuff

Don't be afraid to ask your midwife and/or health visitor for help, they visit lots of mums who are only too glad to give up unwanted items, also your health visitor can help with items such as safety gates, fire guards etc.

Take Advantage

Make a point of using your Boots advantage card or other loyalty cards in the run up to Christmas for weekly household necessities such as toothpaste etc. and bump up your points so you can use them to buy presents. Look out for special 'double points' promotions too - many stores have frequent incentives in the run-up to Christmas so take advantage of earning even more points. Read Martin Lewis's article on the 'Boots Treasure Trove' to find out how to take full advantage of all that Boots offers.