Thanks for the compliment and for the additional tips, I really appreciate them. I’m one with you in spreading and teaching financial literacy to others. More power to your site.

There are things on which you’ll want to spare no expense, such as car seats. Only buy them new. You never know the history of a used car seat; any car seat involved in a crash should never be used. Additionally, car seats over about 5 years old have deteriorated to the extent that they should not be used either (all that sun/heat weakens the plastic).

This is not to say that you shouldn’t shop around for the best prices — just buy car seats brand new. You can never be too safe.

Breastfeeding is the number one way to save money. AND, it’s the healthiest choice for your baby. Endeavor to breastfeed for one year. It does wonders!

Buying cloth diapers is actually more cost-effective than buying disposables. I’ve done the comparison. Plus, it’s better for the environment. AND, most of all, it’s better for your baby. Little boys, especially, have issues with the heat that disposable diapers retain inside.

Cloth diapers, changed frequently, will keep your baby’s bottom rash-free.

Plus, I’ve heard, cloth diapered babies potty-train sooner (generally speaking, of course) because they can feel the wet- and gooey-ness and that encourages them to find a better way

Baby showers are awesome, as are 2nd-hand clothing and furniture.

Finally, making your own baby food, once baby is old enough to eat something other than breastmilk, is a wonderful way to give great nutrition at the lowest cost possible. Anything in a jar, can, or plastic container is worse than the fruit off the tree or veggy off the plant. Just get a food processor (in the case of bananas and other soft food, a fork is a suitable food processor) and save a ton of money!

Great list. Keep up the good work!

Furthermore, I believe that it is also emotionally healthy for children to learn about the concept of money early in life. By teaching them the value of frugality, they will better understand the reason why they can’t always have everything they want and thus become more financially literate when they grow up.

Parang ready na akong maging tatay ah. Hahaha. Pero hindi pa, ayoko pa. Papayaman muna ako. Hehe.

First off, wala pa kong baby. Meron ako 8 grandkids (from my nieces)…

While it’s true napakahirap mag-save ng pera ngayon, isa sa mga tip na maibibigay ko eh wag sanayin ang bata sa mga luho at kung anu-ano pa. I’ve seen some families where they bring their kids at jolibee almost everyday. I don’t think habits like this (among others that are impractical these days) will help in saving dahil talagang magastos and it will only spoil the child.

And same here, I’m not planning to get married ’til 30’s

probably booster seat and the small cart thing, a small bed maybe, also also invest more family time.