if the bulk price is better value, don't buy it unless you know you can make use of it before the best before date or store it in the freezer. 6. Time it right - Buying pre-packaged backery products may seem to be cheaper than buying fresh, but most

Nappy basics What cloth nappy for me? When you're considering what cloth nappies to buy, bear in mind that the right style, fit and fabric are very individual matters - what works well for someone else may not be at all right for you and your baby

choice of bottle and teat, so it's best to road test before bulk buying.Make it yourself - Once your baby is ready to start with her first tastes of purees you'll be dazzled by the array of jars beckoning from the supermarket shelves. You'll also

to travel by car with your baby then you'll probably need a seat. So here's what you need to know before you hit the shops.What's availableWhen buying a chair for your baby at any age you need to be sure to get the right size, and the simplest way to do

for you. It really is best to try a bra on before committing your money to it and this may have implications for how you buy. Depending on where you live, for example, you might find this quickest and easiest to do on the high street. That doesn't mean

. Don't buy too soon When you're excited about your pregnancy it can be hard to resisit the temptation to immediately start kitting yourself out ready for a bump, but you can actually waste time and money this way by buying things that you won't later

that are made for sensitive skin - hypo-allergenic, alcohol-free and/or or fragrance-free. Supermarkets and high street chemists often have their own, usually slightly cheaper, labels, and there are frequent bulk-buy promotions on branded goods. You can also

plenty more advice about choosing a baby carrier. Check out the best buy baby carriers and read mums' reviews on our sister site MadeForMums. If possible it's best to give a carrier a test-run before buying, perhaps you can borrow one from a friend

seats face forward, giving your growing baby a good view of what's going on around her and making it easier for you to chat to her from the front seats. When to buyThere's some overlap in weight coverage for infant and group one car seats as group one

't have been more delighted: He didn't know what it was, but it was quite clearly the best thing since he discovered wrapping paper. Closer inspection only deepened this initial show of enthusiasm.At seven months, junior was too young to use the First