Comments on: How to Prepare Your House for a Baby http://frugaldad.com/2010/06/15/how-to-prepare-house-for-baby/ Promotional Codes, Coupons & Deals + Money Saving Insights Sat, 26 May 2012 00:58:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Baby Monitor http://frugaldad.com/2010/06/15/how-to-prepare-house-for-baby/#comment-89423 Baby Monitor Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:37:31 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=5606#comment-89423 Also, make sure the room you use stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer. We painted and decorated our first daughters room and realized that is didn't stay very warm with the door closed in the winter, and was very hot in the summer. It had a vent, but it was on the 2nd floor and the sun hit it all day in the summer. We eventually had to move her room. Also, make sure the room you use stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer. We painted and decorated our first daughters room and realized that is didn’t stay very warm with the door closed in the winter, and was very hot in the summer. It had a vent, but it was on the 2nd floor and the sun hit it all day in the summer. We eventually had to move her room.

]]> By: » What Expenses Should I Expect When Having A Baby? http://frugaldad.com/2010/06/15/how-to-prepare-house-for-baby/#comment-42867 » What Expenses Should I Expect When Having A Baby? Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:43:18 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=5606#comment-42867 [...] Preparing Your House For A Baby [...] [...] Preparing Your House For A Baby [...]

]]> By: James http://frugaldad.com/2010/06/15/how-to-prepare-house-for-baby/#comment-42755 James Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:41:06 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=5606#comment-42755 having a safe home is only have the battle now you have to provide love and affection to keep the nurturing process going for many years to come. having a safe home is only have the battle now you have to provide love and affection to keep the nurturing process going for many years to come.

]]> By: Friday Finance Findings for June 18th http://frugaldad.com/2010/06/15/how-to-prepare-house-for-baby/#comment-42643 Friday Finance Findings for June 18th Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:47:41 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=5606#comment-42643 [...] How to Prepare Your House for a Baby – We just went through this last year and now it’s time to do it again in a few months. Having a baby is a big deal, and making sure your house is ready for the change will sure help. [...] [...] How to Prepare Your House for a Baby – We just went through this last year and now it’s time to do it again in a few months. Having a baby is a big deal, and making sure your house is ready for the change will sure help. [...]

]]> By: Melissa http://frugaldad.com/2010/06/15/how-to-prepare-house-for-baby/#comment-42593 Melissa Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:58:32 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=5606#comment-42593 I think the best thing I did (with baby #2) was go used. Really most baby equipment doesn't get used too much - so why buy new? I wish I'd been as wise to that the first time around, but then again we had family that was over the top to having a first grandchild, great-grandchild, etc that she was spoiled. Apparently some of the "newness" wore off the second time and we were in the position to buy more and we were smarter and bought used (and we could use hand me downs too). There are lots of great resources for used baby stuff worth checking out. I think the best thing I did (with baby #2) was go used. Really most baby equipment doesn’t get used too much – so why buy new? I wish I’d been as wise to that the first time around, but then again we had family that was over the top to having a first grandchild, great-grandchild, etc that she was spoiled. Apparently some of the “newness” wore off the second time and we were in the position to buy more and we were smarter and bought used (and we could use hand me downs too). There are lots of great resources for used baby stuff worth checking out.

]]> By: Men's Online Magazine http://frugaldad.com/2010/06/15/how-to-prepare-house-for-baby/#comment-42585 Men's Online Magazine Wed, 16 Jun 2010 01:19:07 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=5606#comment-42585 I think the best way to prepare your house is to prepare for the growth of the child I think the best way to prepare your house is to prepare for the growth of the child

]]> By: Alex's mom http://frugaldad.com/2010/06/15/how-to-prepare-house-for-baby/#comment-42581 Alex's mom Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:06:33 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=5606#comment-42581 I also spent way too much on my son when he was little and bought things that we never needed. The one thing I am really glad I bought is my video baby monitor. I love being able to see him and not have to risk going into his room to check on him. I found the one best for my family and budget at www.nextstepbabymonitors.com. They have a great selection and also helped me find the best one for my family. I also spent way too much on my son when he was little and bought things that we never needed. The one thing I am really glad I bought is my video baby monitor. I love being able to see him and not have to risk going into his room to check on him. I found the one best for my family and budget at http://www.nextstepbabymonitors.com. They have a great selection and also helped me find the best one for my family.

]]> By: Budgeting in the Fun Stuff http://frugaldad.com/2010/06/15/how-to-prepare-house-for-baby/#comment-42575 Budgeting in the Fun Stuff Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:41:33 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=5606#comment-42575 I'm sitting here giggling since we checked our drinking water quality and put up baby gates around the house when we entered the world of pet ownership. We also had to make sure to keep bathroom doors closed so trash wouldn't get eaten and toilets wouldn't be used as water fountains (my little sister had this habit too as a 2 year old). I second Everyday Tips suggestion to make sure to have non-toxic house plants and to have baby locks on cleaner cabinets. I’m sitting here giggling since we checked our drinking water quality and put up baby gates around the house when we entered the world of pet ownership. We also had to make sure to keep bathroom doors closed so trash wouldn’t get eaten and toilets wouldn’t be used as water fountains (my little sister had this habit too as a 2 year old).

I second Everyday Tips suggestion to make sure to have non-toxic house plants and to have baby locks on cleaner cabinets.

]]> By: Frugal Dad http://frugaldad.com/2010/06/15/how-to-prepare-house-for-baby/#comment-42569 Frugal Dad Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:18:14 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=5606#comment-42569 Frankly, neither did I. It was a guest post and I ran it as is, but decided to add a little disclaimer at the bottom cautioning against "baby spending" - my description of new parents dropping thousands of dollars preparing for baby. Frankly, neither did I. It was a guest post and I ran it as is, but decided to add a little disclaimer at the bottom cautioning against “baby spending” – my description of new parents dropping thousands of dollars preparing for baby.

]]> By: Cristi http://frugaldad.com/2010/06/15/how-to-prepare-house-for-baby/#comment-42560 Cristi Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:13:34 +0000 http://frugaldad.com/?p=5606#comment-42560 I thought this post was going to be about avoiding all the useless crap that magazines and baby stores cram down your throat and make you think you cannot live without. It makes me cringe when I think of of the hundreds of dollars wasted on things we didn't need at all. At least we didn't buy a fancy $500 crib like some of my friends did. -phew- Babies don't require a whole lot of gadgets. If this is your first baby, talk to a few experienced parents and find out what they used and what went to waste. People will have differing opinions on what is useful and what isn't, but if you talk to a diverse group of people you should be able to figure out what you need. Good luck and congrats! Also, don't refinance your house to pay for a baby. Medical expenses do not get interest charges tacked on. if you feel you will have trouble paying for your child's birth and pre-natal expenses have a talk with the hospital and drs office. As long as you stay in communication, they are usually very reasonable and will help you work out a payment plan, sans interest and late charges. Do not charge it to your credit card. I thought this post was going to be about avoiding all the useless crap that magazines and baby stores cram down your throat and make you think you cannot live without. It makes me cringe when I think of of the hundreds of dollars wasted on things we didn’t need at all. At least we didn’t buy a fancy $500 crib like some of my friends did. -phew- Babies don’t require a whole lot of gadgets. If this is your first baby, talk to a few experienced parents and find out what they used and what went to waste. People will have differing opinions on what is useful and what isn’t, but if you talk to a diverse group of people you should be able to figure out what you need. Good luck and congrats! Also, don’t refinance your house to pay for a baby. Medical expenses do not get interest charges tacked on. if you feel you will have trouble paying for your child’s birth and pre-natal expenses have a talk with the hospital and drs office. As long as you stay in communication, they are usually very reasonable and will help you work out a payment plan, sans interest and late charges. Do not charge it to your credit card.

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