 fortuneCredit: Getty Thankfully, there are money-savvy mums who've done their research - and are only too happy to share their top tips on where to go to shop for key items. Here, Gemma Bird - known as Money Mum to her Instagram followers - and My Baby Grow founder Pamela Ojuolape, who both have two kids, share the affordable places they absolutely swear by to get the essentials... Baby wipe win A bundle of ten packs of 64 cotton baby wipes cost £6.99 in SuperdrugCredit: Superdrug Ask almost any parent, and they will all say they will never leave the house intentionally without a pack of wet wipes. Practical and functional, they can be used for a variety of cleaning-up operations, and Gemma buys hers from Superdrug. She says: "They cost £6.99 for 10 packs of 64 baby wipes. "You always need these to hand, so it's good to stock up!" Pam recommends Huggies water wipes, available from Amazon, with 18 packs costing £12.15. She says: "They feel and smell very mild, are made up of 99.9% water and contains a drop of fruit extract, which helps to avoid the dreaded nappy rash situation." No rash decisions Quite possibly the most essential item by far is nappies - and both Gemma and Pam recommend Aldi's own brand packs. Gemma says: "I used Aldi nappies with mine (£2.25 for a pack of 60), and found them to be good value & good quality. "I've also found Huggies to be the best swim nappies - £3.99 for a pack of 11 from B&M." Aldi nappies like these are an absolute bargain, at just £2.25 for a pack of 60Credit: Aldi Additionally, to make your life just that little bit easier, Pam recommends purchasing a nappy bin like this one from Amazon, £15. Pam){kind=link}
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THEY’RE so small, and yet looking after a newborn can be surprisingly expensive – and leave you with what feels like a HUGE bill.
From clothing and bibs, nappies and wipes, it can feel like you’re constantly running out and stocking up on the essentials – but don’t despair.
Thankfully, there are money-savvy mums who’ve done their research – and are only too happy to share their top tips on where to go to shop for key items.
Here, Gemma Bird – known as Money Mum to her Instagram followers – and My Baby Grow founder Pamela Ojuolape, who both have two kids, share the affordable places they absolutely swear by to get the essentials…