Free Stuff for Baby!

2003·2.27 MB·English

by  Sue Hannah

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