Monday, January 07, 2008

Buying Baby Furniture On A Frugal Budget

Young Parents are naturally excited about their first born, and
they are usually eager to fix up the Baby's Room or Baby
Nursery, and tend to over spend on Baby Furniture. When you are
young and inexperienced you tend not to think of how expensive
Baby Furniture can be. As a Mom of six kids I know how exciting
a newborn baby can be, however you need to be Frugal as Young
Parents if you are on a budget.

As Young Parents, you should make a list of the Baby Furniture
that you MUST have and a separate list of Baby Items you would
simply like to have. It is the MUST Have items you need to
consider first when it comes to buying Baby Furniture! First and
foremost, you will need a Baby Crib, Baby Dresser, and perhaps a
Diaper Changing Table.

As far as a Diaper Changing Table goes perhaps you can find a
nice used Baby Changing Table that has been well taken care of.
Maybe you will decide to do like most experienced Parents, and
change your baby's diapers on your bed instead of using a Diaper
Changing Table.

I hope I have gotten your attention and maybe you are starting
to think more about prioritizing your Shopping List for the Baby
Furniture you will actually need and use. Please, do not let the
Sales People talk you into financing expensive Baby Furniture
that could possibly cause financial difficulties down the road.
Be Frugal and save money where you can on your Baby Furniture
needs.

>From my experience as a Mom I will make a few suggestions of
what I think you really need as far as Baby Furniture goes.

I will agree on a Baby Crib; however I suggest you buy a used
Baby Crib because you will only use it for a few short months.
It would be better if you spend less on a Baby Crib and use the
money you saved to buy a well made Baby Bed later on, which will
be used for a much longer period of time. Baby Beds can be very
expensive however you can afford a higher quality bed if you
shop around, or choose to buy a lightly used Baby Bed that suits
your Baby Nursery Decor.

You will want to spend money on a Baby Dresser to hold all of
the neat Baby Clothes and other Baby Items. If you bought the
Baby Bed used maybe you will have saved enough money to buy a
Baby Dresser that closely matches your Baby Bed. If you start
shopping early you may find a used matching Baby Bed and Dresser
Set. Shop wisely and save money while decorating your Baby
Nursery.

I am going to suggest that you invest in a sturdy Rocking
Chair, because all Babies love to be rocked and a Rocking Chair
is almost mandatory. If at all possible either buy a rocker on
sale or possibly a used rocker with little wear will do just
fine. I personally like to buy used Name Brand Baby Furniture
that just needs a little clean-up or possible a coat of paint to
make it look new again. I guess that is why I am called The
Frugal Mom!

A great way to save on Baby Furniture to go into your Baby
Nursery, or Baby Room, is to shop the local discount stores,
second hand furniture stores, newspaper classifieds, or you can
possibly buy used Baby Furniture from Friends and Relatives.

You will want to check used Baby Furniture for scratches,
dents, sharp edges, lead paint if it is older furniture
(antique) that has been refinished, and also check for missing
pieces and parts. You may also want to check on the internet to
see if there has been a manufacturer's recall on certain Baby
Furniture Items you may be looking to buy used.

When it comes to buying Baby Furniture you need to use common
sense and shop around. Remember to think thrifty; however you
will also need to keep your Babies Safety in mind.

I would like to share with all Young Parents one of my all time
favorite places on earth to shop for all of my Baby Items
whether it be a Big Ticket Item such as Baby Furniture, or
consumables such as Baby Diapers, or Baby Wipes.

What is my Big money saving secret?

I will tell you in just two words - Ebay Auctions!

I have been saving tons of money for a long time now by
shopping Online through Ebay Auctions.

You can buy just about anything you can think of when it comes
to your Baby Furniture and it is much less than buying it in the
Mall or at a Furniture Stores. You can also save on Baby
Strollers, Baby Beds, High Chairs, Baby Bedding, and many other
Baby Items.

Most Ebay Sellers are very honest when representing their Used
Baby Items as well as New Baby Items. Just remember to read all
auctions thoroughly so there will be NO misunderstandings later.

Keep in mind that Babies can get quite expensive, and there
will be many Baby Items other than Baby Furniture that you MUST
Budget for. So be a Smart Shopper and you will save lots of
money on all your Baby's needs on Ebay.

About The Author: This Article was written by Sally Jean Myers,
Mother of Six Children, Work at Home Mom, and the Owner of Baby
Store Bargains Online. If you would like more information on
Shopping for Baby Furniture as well as other Informative Baby
related Articles please visit the Author's Website
http://www.BabyStoreBargains.info