DIY baby item ideas
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Topic: DIY baby item ideas
Posted By: myfullhouse
Subject: DIY baby item ideas
Date Posted: 20 January 2008 at 6:45pm
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having a baby is a very expensive exercise so I would be interested in anyone's DIY baby item ideas.
For instance I got sick of going through thousands of zip lock bags to put dirty spoons in when we were out and about so I went the $2 shop and bought single toothbrush travel cases - Jack's spoons fit in there quite well and I no longer have dirty spoons in my baby bag. I would love to hear other people's money saving ideas ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 20 January 2008 at 6:47pm
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There is a thread that has been stickied about money saving ideas. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: 3boys
Date Posted: 20 January 2008 at 9:46pm
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Save on wipes by using cloth wipes - when out wet with water, squeeze out a little and place in a Tupperware container - they will stay moist and be ready when you need them. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: sparkle
Date Posted: 21 January 2008 at 11:15am
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Oh I like the toothbrush holder idea!!
I use the "Friends" brand of nappy bags to dispose of nappies when out etc but when I'm at home I just hang a bag over the rail of Coopers change table and put all the days nappies in one bag. As it has the nice scent it masks the "nappy" smell and I get about 5 nappies in it before having to put it in the bin. I also use cloth wipes, but that's because Cooper has sensitive skin and bought wipes are just like sand paper on his butt! Zinc and Castor Oil cream I get on prescription so that it only costs me the 70c subsidy instead of $8.00 a jar in the shops. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: MissCandice
Date Posted: 21 January 2008 at 11:32am
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I make my own baby food.. WAY cheaper than buying it, and bought some baby bowls with lids for when we have to go out. ------------- ~ Mummy to a beautiful girl ~ |
Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 23 January 2008 at 8:22am
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We use cloth nappies, plus cloths at home but baby wipes when out - will try the cloths in a Tupperware container once I run out.
I make mu own baby food as well although I am running out of interesting options for Jack, especially finger foods. Thanks ladies! ------------- Lindsey
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