| The new bundle of joy is a wonderful experience | | | | assortment of baby needs. Buy a small box of |
| for the proud to be parents. Watching them grow | | | | baby announcement and send them to your |
| is a beautiful moment in life. As they grow so do | | | | family and friends. Registering can cut down on |
| the bills, never-ending buying of clothes, baby food | | | | your budget of buying baby items. |
| and other unforeseen matters is a great | | | | Raising a new baby today is much more costly |
| responsibility. Consult with other parents you | | | | than raising a new baby 10 or 15 years ago. |
| know and trust and doctors to get first hand | | | | Years ago many new infants received clothing |
| experience in some of the matters in raising a | | | | from family members that had infants who grew |
| child. | | | | out of them. This is the best source to receive |
| The needs of an infant can be costly. Check in | | | | clothing and toys. Make phone calls to relatives |
| magazines or ask your doctor if they offer free | | | | and let them know you would accept the clothing. |
| samples of baby formula or baby products. As | | | | Receiving these items of clothing will pass on the |
| you make your office visits, ask other parents | | | | memories of family members. |
| where low cost baby products items can be | | | | Another cost effective way of buying clothing is |
| found. | | | | going to community thrift stores and second hand |
| Before your baby is born, register to a | | | | stores. These are items are usually in good shape |
| department or baby store, which has a large | | | | or the shops would not except them. |