What's In My Changing Bag

One of my favourite videos to watch on YouTube is a 'What's In My Changing Bag' so I've jumped on that bandwagon and recorded one myself. I also made the decision to quit Veda after a couple of vlog related dramas. Friday night I uploaded but then realised I hadn't edited correctly so that didn't go up until Saturday morning. Then we didn't get home till 10pm Saturday after looking at possible areas to move to. I had barely any footage to upload and it wouldn't upload in time. So my last Veda vid was What's In My Changing Bag :)

First Year Favourites-Essential Baby Items & Tips When buying



 



I like many other mums, went crazy baby shopping when I was pregnant. I bought far too many baby clothes and other unnecessary bits and bobs, so I thought I'd make a vlog featuring my favourite essential baby items. I realise not all will be 'essential' to some parents but the items featured are what I found essential for us, my favourite baby essentials! I haven't included any of the 'big' items in the vlog just the little things that make a difference!

Even though I did go 'crazy' when baby buying, there are a few tips I'd thought I'd share that enabled me to save quite a bit of money! (especially on some of those larger items)

Tips

• Find out when the next baby & toddler events are on at supermarkets, you can bag some real bargains!
• ALWAYS shop around (including online) and compare prices to find the best deal
• Shops like Mothercare hold expectant parent evenings and offer extra discounts (I bought our pushchair from Mothercare on one of these evenings and got an extra 10% off an already reduced item!)
• Wait for end of season sales
• Find out if any ex-display items are for sale (I could have bought a Silver Cross Surf with carrycot for £250)
• Use ebay (I bought our Mama's & Papas cotbed, changing unit and wardrobe set brand new and saved £95 on the stores reduced price!)
• Coupons, coupons, coupons, use them or lose them!
• Join up with baby clubs such as Boots, Cow & Gate, Aptamil etc for discounts and freebies

 What were your favourite essentials?

 

 

My first year faves...