Copyright Page: iv Contents Page: vii Acknowledgments Page: ix Introduction Page: xi Yes, You Can Get Something for Nothing! Page: xi Remember Page: xiv How the Book Works Page: xiv Online Updates for Your Added Convenience Page: xv Disclaimer Page: xvi Chapter 1 Baby Freebies Delivered to Your Door Page: 1 Chapter 2 Baby Freebies on the Net Page: 33 Free Software Downloads for Mom and Baby Page: 48 Free Film Developing, Prints, and Portrait Offers Page: 54 Chapter 3 Free Stuff from Stores Page: 57 Drop-In Freebies Page: 57 Grocery Store Baby Clubs Page: 62 Chapter 4 Free Parenting Books, Magazines, and Other Literature Page: 67 Parenting Books Page: 68 Parenting Magazines Page: 69 Other Parenting Literature Page: 72 Chapter 5 Free Maternity, Baby Wear, and Baby Product Catalogs Page: 85 Chapter 6 Web Resources for Parents Page: 97 General Parenting Resources Page: 97 Health and Medical Resources Page: 104 Child Safety and First Aid Page: 107 Resources for Parents of Multiples Page: 112 Preemie Parenting Resources Page: 113 For Moms Page: 114 For Dads Page: 116 Free Online Medical Advice Page: 118 Chapter 7 Free Government Resources for New or Expecting Parents Page: 123 Free Publications Page: 123 Free Financial Assistance, Tax Breaks, and Other Benefits in the United States Page: 129 Free Financial Assistance, Tax Breaks, and Other Benefits in Canada Page: 134 Chapter 8 Parental Support Page: 141 Chapter 9 Saving for Your Baby’s Future Page: 155 Chapter 10 Mom’s Free Stuff Page: 159 Beauty Products to Pamper Mom Page: 160 Free Recipes and Recipe Books Page: 166 For the Craftsy Mom Page: 169 Just for Fun Page: 171 Miscellaneous Freebies Page: 174 Chapter 11 Ways to Stretch Your Dollar Page: 181 Diapers Page: 184 Stock Up Page: 184 Buy in Bulk Page: 184 Cloth Diapers Page: 185 Diaper Pails Page: 185 Formula Page: 185 Baby Food Page: 186 Breast-Feed and Save Page: 187 Maternity Wear Page: 189 Baby Clothes Page: 190 Secondhand Treasures Page: 191 Garage Sales Page: 191 Buy Off-Season Page: 192 Designer Clothes Page: 192 Coupons and Discounts: Clip ‘n’ Save Page: 192 Online Coupons and Discounts: Click ‘n’ Save Page: 192 Free Samples from Your Doctor Page: 195 Things You Should Never Buy Used Page: 195 Crib Page: 195 Car Seat Page: 196 Baby Swing Page: 196 Chapter 12 All-Time Best and Worst Baby Items Page: 199 My Top-Ten List of Totally Useless Baby Items Page: 200 I’d Love to Hear From You Page: 202 Things You Can’t Do Without Page: 203 I’d Love to Hear from You Page: 205 Chapter 13 Why Buy It When You Can Make It? Page: 207 Baby Products Page: 207 Emergency “Diaper” Page: 207 Emergency Diaper Cover Page: 208 Diaper Rash Remedy Page: 208 Baby Wipes (1) Page: 209 Baby Wipes (2) Page: 209 Baby Laundry Bag Page: 209 Toilet Roll Protector Page: 210 Economical Baby Bassinet Page: 210 Stuffed Toy Net Page: 210 Nursery Bookends Page: 210 Hair Detangler Page: 211 Nonslip Cup Page: 211 Baby Choke Tester Page: 211 Cord Holders Page: 212 Childproof Bottle Tops Page: 212 Baby Clothing and Accessories Page: 212 Baby Mittens Page: 213 Instant “Bib” Page: 213 Easy Baby Rompers Page: 213 Free Nursing Pads Page: 213 Less Slippery Socks Page: 214 Arts and Crafts Page: 214 Clay for Baby’s Handprints or Footprints Page: 214 Jiggle Soap Page: 215 Squishy Bag Page: 216 Play Dough Page: 217 Homemade Bubbles Page: 218 Monster Bubbles (1) Page: 218 Monster Bubbles (2) Page: 219 Giggle “Goo” Page: 219 Icebergs Page: 220 Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Play Page: 221 Water Painting Page: 221 Miniature Snowman Page: 222 Snow Play Page: 222 Alligator Soup Page: 223 Candy Necklace Page: 224 Bathtub “Goo” Page: 224 Pop-Up Soap Page: 225 Picture Soap Page: 226 Soap Pump Surprise Page: 227 Ocean in a Bottle Page: 227 Shimmering Bubble Bath Page: 228 Easy Baby Toys Page: 228 Beach and Sandbox To s Page: 228 Instant Kite Page: 229 Free Toy Building Blocks Page: 229 Wooden Blocks Page: 229 Indoor Sandbox Page: 229 Baby’s Discovery Board Page: 230 Things to Save Throughout the Year Page: 230 The “Mess” Factor Page: 231 Art Smock Page: 231 Great Floor Savers Page: 231 Shaving Cream Clean-Up Page: 232 From the Author Page: 233 About the Author Page: 235
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