The average cost of providing for a new baby can top $5,000 in the first year alone. Baby Bargains shows parents how to save money while selecting the best brands and the safest products. This fourth edition includes extensive charts comparing name-brand cribs, strollers, and more; a new section on bassinets, car seats, and bicycle child carriers; and a completely updated guide to catalogs, online stores, and bargain Web sites.
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Denise Fields and Alan Fields write a monthly column for Baby Talk magazine. They have written several best-selling books, including Baby Bargains and Bridal Bargains. They live in Boulder, CO.
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By AZ Shopper
Format:Paperback
I got so much use out of this book. It was so helpful when I was creating my registry. The reviews are much more in-depth than Consumer Reports.
Format:Paperback
This book is an good resource for rating the various brands of cribs, nursery furniture, baby clothing, maternity clothing, monitors, toys, bedding, etc... While I wouldn't exactly call it a "bargain" book, it does have information that is useful when on the hunt for baby goods. Then again, you don't really want to buy the bargain baby furniture to compromise your baby's safety, it's just common sense to forgo the $1000 plus cribs that are out there and purchase something more reasonable. This book will help you determine what you deem to be reasonable for your indicated budget. It's nice in that it features all price ranges from high to low. Again, as one would expect, those that are highly recommended are in the mid to higher price range. How high you want to go is entirely up to you. There are some very obvious suggestions in how to save money, such as going to outlet stores for clothing. Overall, it contains good information nicely packed into one book. Be sure to have the most current edition!
By Phamily
Format:Paperback
This book is a great suplement to reading consumer reports. The products that they review as the tops are generally the best. However, my only caveat in not giving this book 5 stars is the biased view towards Babies R Us. The descriptions of Babies R Us sound like no Superstore of that Brand that I have been in. They must have gotten some kind of an endorsement fee from them. I found the small independent retailers to be much more helpful and not more expensive in all cases.
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baby bargains
This book is awesome. It has safety tips and is chocked full of web sights.
Published on Jun 4 2004
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If you're having a baby, you need this book
This book was my bible when I was accumulating baby things both before and after my daughter was born. Read more
Published on Jun 3 2004
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fabulous book!
This book is sooo great! it is wonderful to know some of the safety and quality ratings on the big items, like cribs and strollers, before you buy them, so you get a good warranty... Read more
Published on Nov 24 2003 by R. Blick
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Some products are not so hot, but the authors like them
I love reading this book. It has many money saving recommendations, and I love all the websites, and places to buy inexpensive things. Read more
Published on Sep 8 2003 by tudortwo
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The best baby book for new parents!
This was absolutely THE most useful thing I received while I was expecting. All of the information is totaly unbiased, easy to understand, and completely truthful based on real... Read more
Published on July 9 2003
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Best money you'll ever spend!
Make sure you get the most current edition. You will feel so much better when you are out buying baby products with this book in hand as your ammo against salespeople. Read more
Published on May 12 2003
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Reduces confusion of first-time parents
When we first walked into a baby superstore we were overwhelmed and confused. Plus, the big stores have no knowledgable assistance available. Read more
Published on April 24 2003
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Great guide for first timers
I had no idea where to start when I found out I was pregnant. This book taught me what features to look for in products. Which products I REALLY needed. Read more
Published on April 14 2003
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VERY Helpful
While pregnant with my first child, I was very unsure of where to start acquiring things that my baby would need. This book was great a great way to begin the list. Read more
Published on April 6 2003 by Katie Kibbe
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Worth the money!!
I have the original and even IT saved me time and money (7-8 years old) TODAY!! Was about to purchase a newer copy so thanks to the first reviewer for letting us know a new one... Read more
Published on April 3 2003 by Jet
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