Newborn Care on a Budget: Money-Saving Tips for New Parents
Even though everyone in your home may be excited about the new addition to the family, you're right to be a little concerned about the coming costs, but there are always ways to save. A few money-saving tips are included below, but for health tips, preventive care, and treatment, count on newborn care with your Conroe, TX, pediatrician, Dr. Ayotunde Faweya of Northside Pediatrics Associates.
Breastfeeding
Not everyone who wants to breastfeed can, and not everyone who can wants to breastfeed, it's a very personal choice. But if you're on the fence, consider the many benefits of breastfeeding, including the financial ones. In general, breastfeeding can be significantly less costly than using formula. If you're having difficulties, your child's pediatrician may be able to put you in contact with someone who can help. Don't feel bad if it doesn't come naturally, breastfeeding is a skill that can be taught and learned.
No Toys, Yet
You're going to have plenty of expenses to deal with the moment your baby is born, but if there's something you can skip, for now, are toys.
The time will come when they're old enough to understand the concept of gifts and toys, but in the earlier years, if there is a cost you can cut without feeling too bad is with toys. Tell your friends and family who are likely to give gifts, to please consider something useful, like diapers.
Diapers
Diapers are going to be some of your biggest recurring expenses, so if you can get your family to chip in with buying these instead of plastic toys you'll be ahead of the game.
You do want quality diapers but you don't have to buy the big brand names. Also, avoid buying too many at once, especially when they're very little as they're going to outgrow these very quickly. It's usually better to buy them as you need them.
Lastly, this may not be for everyone, but consider buying reusable diapers. You don't even have to make a drastic change, even just having a few of these in the rotation can cut down costs and help in an emergency.
Newborn Care in Conroe, TX
If you have a new baby or are expecting and are looking for a pediatrician who can provide newborn care in or around the area of Conroe, TX, then schedule a visit with Dr. Faweya of Northside Pediatrics Associates by dialing (936) 270-8655.