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Posts by Hillary Swetz

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Do I Need a Baby Bathtub? [Survey Results + Alternatives]

When you're expecting your first child, all the baby gear options can get overwhelming. You might have figured out that a baby wipes warmer is totally unnecessary, but what about the other 74...

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Why Most Moms Say You Don’t Need A Special Diaper Bag

First time parents often have strong feelings about the diaper bag. Some might feel like carrying one around is a rite of passage into Club Parenthood. Others might resist anything that suggests they...

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The ONLY Times You Need a Bassinet [Survey Results + Alternatives]

If you've never cared for a newborn before, the question of where they should sleep might have you stumped. Crib? Cradle? Pack 'n play? Or should you get one of those little bassinets recommended by...

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Most Moms Say You Don’t Need a Changing Table.

I tend to talk a LOT about diapering topics here on this website. I've covered the whether or not you need a diaper bag, the cheapest wipes, and even a big breakdown comparing the cost per diaper of...

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Survey Says: You Really Don’t Need A Baby Bouncer

Quick! You're holding a happy newborn baby in your arms, but now you need to use the bathroom. Where do you put them down for a minute? Without them crying immediately? If you've never been in...

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Do You Need a Pack ‘N Play? [Survey Results + Alternatives]

When I was pregnant with my first child, the pack 'n play (also called a pack & play, playard, or play pen) was one of my first baby registry additions. Why? No idea. But everyone said I...

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About the Author

Hillary was an 'overdraft four times a month' kind of girl before discovering the magic of budgeting, setting frugal goals, and kicking debt to the curb. She also taught high school economics for six years, which helped. She's now putting her English degree to work as a professional writer while being a stay at home mother to three tiny humans, a garden, and many plastic Paw Patrol pups.

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