Buy: Diapers

Diaper sizes overlap (e.g., Size 2 is 12–18 lbs, Size 3 is 16–28 lbs). If your baby is 17 lbs, move to Size 3.

Buying the "Enormous/Value" boxes usually saves you 10–20% over time. 2. The Size Strategy (Don’t Overstock!) This is where most parents lose money. buy diapers

The golden rule of diapers is . Ignore the total price of the box; look at the tiny number on the shelf tag that tells you how much each individual diaper costs. Diaper sizes overlap (e

Babies fly through these. If you buy three "giant" boxes of Size 1, your baby will inevitably hit a growth spurt halfway through the second box, leaving you with 150 diapers that don't fit. Ignore the total price of the box; look

You’re going to buy roughly 2,500 diapers in the first year alone. Find a brand that doesn't give your baby a rash, buy the biggest box you can afford, and always keep an emergency "car diaper" in the glove box.

If you have unopened boxes that are too small, most major retailers will let you exchange them for the next size up without a receipt, as long as they carry that brand.

If you have the energy, stacking coupons at drugstores (like CVS or Walgreens) or waiting for "Spend $100, Get a $20 Gift Card" promos at big-box stores is the cheapest way to live. 5. Pro-Tips for the Aisle