Congratulations! I had five children close together. Then after several years we added two more children. Those last two children were like starting over, but I can tell you they were a joy! Our older children adored them and still treat them as though they are baby sister and baby brother. Funny, because they are thirty-one and twenty-nine yrs old now!

About your question, though. I watch the clearance items for diapers for the grands. Yesterday at Bilo I found a box of 68 (if I remember correctly) Size 4 Pampers with nine $1 off stickers attached. The original price was $20.95. I also used a Publix store coupon and a $2 mft. coupon and brought the price down to $4.95. I was very pleased with this quick find.

Another suggestion (and this comes from the heart) is to breastfeed your baby. Some women feel they can't do this but it was the absolute most rewarding part of rearing my children. Also, a huge savings in the expense of having a child.

My youngest granddaughter has special needs and has to use Similac Sensitive formula. The cost of one container (the larger size found in stores) is around $24. She uses one every three to four days. I was astounded when I found out the cost. I don't know how they have managed because this milk is not covered by WIC or other programs. I was able to join a program that gave us a couple of $5 coupons occasionally but that was a drop-in-the bucket savings.

My dau-in-law pumped her breast milk as long as she could but it is very hard to keep a supply of milk going with pumping. The baby was nipple confused and wouldn't breastfeed, even though the effort was made.

Check out consignment stores also. There are so many clothes that still have the tags on them. I found this to be so even at Goodwill type stores.

Baby clothes are outgrown so quickly it just doesn't make sense to buy new clothes unless you want to splurge on that one special little outfit for pics.

I hope this helps a little. Be happy and enjoy the new little one.

Right now, you can get a good deal on Pampers at CVS. Yesterday, I got 2 jumbo packs (on sale for $9.49 down from $11.99), used 2 $1.50 printable coupons and $3/$15 CVS coupon I had. Would have been better if there had been ECBs, but I ended up paying under $13. So, your deal was comparable!!

A good deal on a jumbo pack would be $5 and what you paid for the box would be a good deal, considering Huggies and Pampers usually run between $19.99-$29.99 for a box.

I would shoot for under $2 on body wash and shampoo.

Actually, if they get a doctor's note WIC HAS to cover her specialized formula. They can NOT refuse her as long as they meet all the financial need requirements. 

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Debbie said ...
My youngest granddaughter has special needs and has to use Similac Sensitive formula. The cost of one container (the larger size found in stores) is around $24. She uses one every three to four days. I was astounded when I found out the cost. I don't know how they have managed because this milk is not covered by WIC or other programs. I was able to join a program that gave us a couple of $5 coupons occasionally but that was a drop-in-the bucket savings.

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I would say Pampers are usually at a better price than Huggies  because Huggies have less diapers per box/bag for the same price as Pampers. Also, if you have a Kroger $9.94 is the standard price a jumbo bag of Pampers. Target diapers work just as well and I have gotten them a low as $12/box with coupons. I don't recommend Walmart diapers though, they're too cheap to be of good quality and have given every child I know that's used them a horrible rash. 

I love Walmart diapers. There is new ones that have numbers all over that are the best. The ones before that sucked. My Rock bottom price for size 3 and up is $0.10 ea, but I havent seen that since last year. My kids are in size 4 now, and my ok with no coupons and not having to hunt is $0.15 each. Walmart has 156 size 4s for $24.00 so a little over $0.15 price. 

Here is Fl, Ive compared Huggies to Pampers, and Pampers always have less diapers per pack. Also, I have found that while talking with friends and comparing that Pampers hold up better for girls. I have boys and always favored Huggies, my boys leak out of Luvs and Pampers. 

I don't know when you are due but I would do a couple of things to help get you going.

1. Put the word out that you will take used items from people.  You will have people asking how soon you will take x item off their hands.  This works really well for strollers, cribs, boppys, etc but can also score you some "this cream didn't work for us" type stuff.
2. Large consignment sales happen in the fall and spring.  Ask around to see which ones are good in your area and make it your mission to shop them early.  You can find a lot of stuff cheaply that way.  The consignment stores are good too, but not as cheap.  Places like goodwill can also have a lot of things you need as well as just good ol' craigs list.
3. Get on the Publix baby mailing list.  They will send you a lot of store coupons for baby stuff that you can match with man coupons.  Some of them are for outright free stuff so they are always fun.  I'm sure other places do similar things so check around.
4. I got free samples from Lansinoh just by calling and asking them to send me some. 
5. Get someone to throw you a shower.  This is going to be starting over for you guys and there are friends and family who want to help you celebrate and get restocked!
6. Check out deal sites like vitacost.com.  They offer a $10 credit to new folks if you are referred by a current person.  This can mean a really good sale for you.  If you want a referral you can reach me at kim@thecouponshipper.com and I'll send one over for you.  Then you can refer others and get your own credits.  :)  You can also shop for them through ebates to get a nice kickback there.
7. Try cloth instead of throw away for some items.  It can add up!  You don't have to go with cloth 100% to save some serious dough.  The little bits can equal a lot of savings for just a little extra laundry.
8. Go to some sort of mom group.  A good one here in Atlanta are the fitness classes.  I met some super awesome moms due around the same time and a little later as me that way.  You can then do things like rotate toys with friends, give your outgrown diapers to a smaller baby in exchange for that mom buying you a replacement bag, accept items from other moms that didn't work for them.  I am on my second and last baby and I had my second before most of my mom friends got around to baby #2.  I've passed a lot on to them just to get it out of my house and they've saved money that way.
9. My dr's office has a waiting area just for 2 mos and under and they always have samples and coupons there.  Look there for some good ones.  If you email me I can send you some that you might like.  One was for a free bottle set.  :)  I nurse but grabbed a few to share with others.  With the samples I don't use a lot of diaper cream so the samples have gone in the diaper bags for emergencies and have honestly prevented me from having to buy any extra.

Ok, Kipper is over so my oldest is ready for me.  :)  Good luck and congrats!

I'd aim for $3 per jumbo pack of Pampers or Huggies--$5 max. If you aren't picky, you can pick up Target baby wash for under $1 with coupon. I haven't seen free wash in a while. The lowest I've seen on wipes lately is $1 per 60-70 count pack (both Huggies and Pampers on sale for $1.99 with a .50 or .75 Q that "doubles" to $1). Good luck!

Thanks for the corrections on WIC covering "sensitive" formula. You guys are correct. WIC would have covered it with a dr's note but the dr. for some reason would not give them the note. When they  tried the baby on other formulas she got really sick. Dr. wanted them to stick it out to let her get used to the regular formula, but when you have just about lost mother and baby you don't think twice about using your common sense. So they stuck  with sensitive formula and the baby never threw up or had stomach problems. She is a very happy and smart baby. Even though she was a preemie, she is ahead of her age in "smartness" and that's not just a proud grandma talking! LOL

I would say, if possible, switch pediatricians!! Our pedi is great and will help us/do whatever is necessary. We thought we were going to have to switch DD's formula and the pedi saw us and told us some things to try for her reflux so we wouldn't have to medicate her and told us if those didn't work he would write the note for WIC. Pedi's should take parents' concerns seriously because no one knows their child like them. I'm glad to hear that she is doing so well now though, that makes my heart happy. 

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Debbie said ...
Thanks for the corrections on WIC covering "sensitive" formula. You guys are correct. WIC would have covered it with a dr's note but the dr. for some reason would not give them the note. When they  tried the baby on other formulas she got really sick. Dr. wanted them to stick it out to let her get used to the regular formula, but when you have just about lost mother and baby you don't think twice about using your common sense. So they stuck  with sensitive formula and the baby never threw up or had stomach problems. She is a very happy and smart baby. Even though she was a preemie, she is ahead of her age in "smartness" and that's not just a proud grandma talking! LOL

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