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Baby Bargains, 7th Edition: Secrets to Saving 20% to 50% on baby furniture, gear, clothes, toys, maternity wear and much more! (Baby Bargains)


by Denise Fields

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Sales Rank: 477
Studio: Windsor Peak Press
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 608
Publication Date: April 25, 2007
Publisher: Windsor Peak Press


EDITORIAL REVIEWS

Product Description
Oh baby! With the average newborn racking up $6000 for the first year alone, expectant moms and dads need all the creative cost-cutting ideas they can find. Baby Bargains is the answer. Inside, parents find detailed ratings and reviews of baby gear, plus handy charts that compare brands and models.

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Congratulations, you're expecting a baby! What you may not be expecting is all of the requisite gear you "need" to look after your dear bundle. Fear not. Denise and Alan Fields, authors of Bridal Bargains, are here to tell you what's super and what's silly, and how to find it at the best price. You'll learn all about how (and where) to shop for a crib and dresser (including how to get European styling at reasonable prices), what you need in bedding and what can be skipped (a hint: no baby requires the $200 quilt!), which clothing brands are safest and least expensive, and how to shop for monitors, toys, car seats, strollers, books, videos, and more. The authors have field-tested every major brand (and several of the minor ones), and they provide star ratings and annotations at the end of every chapter. A helpful feature in each chapter called "Wastes of Money" will steer you away from $35 Baby Air Jordans and frilly diaper stackers that match your bedding. If that's not enough, they offer a money-back guarantee: If the book doesn't save you at least $250 in baby expenses, they'll refund the price of the book. Well researched and written in a witty and comfortable tone, Baby Bargains should be required reading for every safety- and money-conscious parent-to-be. --Rebecca A. Staffel


CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 674 reviews)

Great help!  
This book has been a great help to me as a new mom-to-be. I only wish that there was a 2008 version.
August 28, 2008

Awesome - Essential  
I bought this on recommendation from my dentist (a father of two). As a first-time mom I don't know what I would have done without it. I read the entire 600+ pages in a single weekend and completely re-worked my registry. I was able to eliminate a lot of unnecessary items that other lists (made by stores and manufacturers) say are essential. I did end up upgrading a couple of items such as the convertible carseat but I'm very glad I did. The tips and reviews are great - don't register without reading this first!
August 17, 2008

Great purchase  
I am a soon-to-be first time mommy and clueless about most things baby-until this book. Informative sections about each baby item left me feeling confident enough to make intelligent purchases. I highly recommend this book to new parents and those having multiple children.
August 05, 2008

Love this book!  
As a first time mom-to-be, I was recommended this book by a ton of people. This book has been an excellent resource in helping guide me in what to register for and purchase for baby! I highly recommend this book to every mom now, too!! I am also going to get "Baby 411" by the same authors.
August 04, 2008

Index is a complete mess  
Has anyone else noticed the index of this book rarely matches? I'd say 1 out of 10 searches I do from the index is accurate. What a waste of time and money!
August 03, 2008


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