We’ve come to the end of my money-saving tips for new parents! I hope you learned something useful along the way.
Today we’re talking generics – gasp!
Buy Off-Brand
One of the best ways to save money in life in general is to buy generic brands. From medication to cleaning products, generic brands can help keep money in your pocket. It’s no different when it comes to baby supplies.
Here’s the thing, if you find a generic brand that works for your babe, go for it and don’t look back. I’m talking everything from formula, diapers, medicines and laundry detergent.
I know this tip may be a tough one for new parents, so here’s some reassurance. When theBABY was six months old, Tylenol had a huge recall and there was none to be found – anywhere. There were potentially SHARDS OF GLASS in the bottles of medicine for precious babies. We had no choice but to buy generic at that point, and really, why would we ever go back?
More ways to save money every time you shop for your little cutie include……
- Skipping Dreft. Go for a brand like All Free & Clear. You’ll save more than half of the cost!
- If you plan to use formula, do your research. You may not have a choice but to buy what my friends and I refer to as “liquid gold,” but if it’s up to you, consider generic. When I finished nursing, we switched to Up & Up brand and saved $6 a container over the name brand alternative.
- If your baby turns out to be a Miralax-needing prince/princess like ours, Target’s PowderMax works like a charm.
- I’m not a fan of generic diapers, but if they work for you – more power to you!
So I’m curious, do you go generic on anything I’m missing here? Or do you have certain things (like diapers for me) that you just can’t buy off-brand? I’d love to hear about it!
We don’t buy generic diapers either! We tried Target’s up & up brand but they didn’t fit the baby very well. As a result, poopy was everywhere!!! We buy luvs brand only! Even with a pampers coupon luvs is still cheaper. You get the best bang for your buck at target. 108 diapers for 16.99. Sometimes they even offer a giftcard when you buy!!!
I’ve been able to get Pampers cheaper than Luvs many times!!
Sarah
Thanks for all the tips! I don’t pay more than $5.99/pack for diapers anymore. This is typically Huggies and Pampers due to coupons. It’s cheaper to buy smaller packs and use coupons for maximum savings. As far as generic brands go, store brand bubble bath/body wash is at least $1 cheaper. If I don’t have a coupon I buy generic.
Haven’t tried store brand body wash yet…can you believe we’re still using stuff we got from the baby shower! I’ll keep that in mind when it’s time!
I’m all about generic too! Target’s brand diaper rash cream is the same as Desatin or any of the others, but cheaper. I’ve never used generic gas relief though, only because someone else bought the Mylicon for me and I never had to buy another bottle! And yes if you find the right deal you can get pampers or huggies cheaper than luv’s. I just find that pampers and huggies tend to have less diapers in a pack than Luv’s.
Yet another staple I haven’t had to purchase yet because of very generous friends and family members…..and a little girlie with a healthy bottom
Good to know for the future!
We use generic pain reliever…mostly because it hasn’t been recalled!
I tried to use generic baby wash once (in fact I bought 2 huge bottles), and I was sad every day until they were gone because they didn’t smell like my kids any more! So we don’t buy that generic!
Do you still order diapers online? I’m curious if that’s a cheaper option. A lady in line at the grocery store asked me if I’ve ever tried diapers.com. She seemed to think that’s the cheapest route.
I don’t know if it’s necessarily cheaper, but I still do all of my ordering online for sanity purposes.
I don’t ever pay full price for them though, and I generally get some kind of promotion/ coupon code. Right now they are doing a $5 off every box of diapers special (with a code). There is also a referral discount so let me know before you order something!
I think it’s not ALWAYS cheaper, but there are times when it’s definitely cheaper.
And of course, it also comes in a huge box that leads to hours of entertainment for the boys! They also call the FedEx guy the diaper man! LOL!