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From clothes to a playpen, you can get virtually everything you need for free or darn close to it.
* Stop by garage sales. You could snag fantastic deals, especially if you offer to take an entire bag or box of baby things off their hands.
* Create a network of people who know your needs. A quick phone call or e-mail is a great opportunity to let friends, neighbors, and family members know you’re looking for baby bargains. Tell them specifically what you need, and ask them to keep an eye out for hand-me-downs and other good deals.
* Plan a swap meet. Churches, preschools, and community clubs are great places to meet and organize swaps with people who have baby items. Make it a swap party. You could even decide in advance what each person will bring, and link them up with someone who needs the same thing.
* Look for public bulletin boards in your grocery stores, pediatrician’s office, church, and school. Here you may find parents trying to sell or give away their baby items. You can also post an ad of your own, asking specifically for the things you need. Be sure to ask the organization or company about their policy for posting “want” ads.
* Offer a trade with the people you know. Barter for their goods with something you know they need – a service like babysitting, cooking a meal, or even an item you own but no longer need. It’s a great, cheap way to help each other out.
All the best,
Timben
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