The cost of living crisis is affecting everyone at the moment. Rising prices have meant we are all trying to cut costs where we can. We all know preparing for baby’s arrival can be costly. All those big purchases. All those small purchases. And everything in between.
According to data from a recent study by YouGov, a staggering 77% of new parents in the UK are worried about the cost of essential baby products for their newborns. The study also showed that 55% of new parents have struggled to afford essential products for their children.
You could literally spend thousands of pounds kitting out your new baby. Therefore, we have come up with a few reasons why our Shnuggle products can help you become a savvy shopper in the long run.
Baby Essentials
Baby Sleep Essentials
We all know how much newborns like to sleep… therefore, it is important to invest in baby sleep essentials such as a moses basket, cot, mattress, mattress protectors, sheets and blankets. We want to make sure that their sleep environment is as comfy and cosy as possible, but we also want to make sure that you’re getting the most out of your newborn purchases.
Dreami Moses Basket and Stand
The price of an average crib ranges from £180-300, depending on the brand. Our Dreami Moses Basket and Stand includes everything - basket, liner and stand for a fraction of the price. The Dreami moses basket is the largest basket available on the market. Offering maximum longevity, up until the time baby is ready to move to a cot (usually around 6 months of age).
As it’s portable, you can move it around the home for day and night time sleeps, unlike a bedside crib which isn’t portable. Leaving a lot of new mums and dads purchasing a moses basket in addition to a crib and adding to the expense.
Its hypoallergenic material makes it super easy to keep clean, unlike other wicker or fabric style baskets which can trap dirt and dust. The sturdy and durable material which if looked after and stored correctly can be reused again and again, or donated to friends and family. All that would be needed is a new mattress which can easily be replaced for a small cost.
Shnuggle Moonlight
Included in many expectant parent’s baby essentials checklist is a feeding light, a room thermometer, and a nursery light. Often a feeding light will be used for the first 4 to 6 months and then becomes obsolete. The Shnuggle Moonlight Night Light is all of these products in one light, offering a portable feeding light in parent mode and then a comforting bedside light when switched to child mode for baby as they grow. With a room temperature sensing dock it also offers peace of mind that baby is sleeping in a safe room temperature. This 3-in-1 product will save you having to spend your money on three separate products.
Baby Clothes
Babies outgrow their clothes very, very quickly. In general baby clothes are not subjected to a lot of wear and tear and are used only for a few weeks before they are either packed away or put on sale. With the arrival of a new baby of course we all want to have lovely new clothes, but be mindful that new babies are most comfy in sleep suits especially in those early weeks and months so a few special outfits alongside a number of sleep suits is really all that is needed. Buying second hand clothes and accepting hand-me-downs are also a brilliant way to save costs on baby clothes.
In addition to this, you never know the size of your baby, some babies go straight to clothes aged 3 months and never need newborn sizes, so buying new clothes which may not fit your little one at all, creates a lot of disappointment and wasted money. Opting for hand-me-downs here could save you a lot.
Baby Bath Essentials
Shnuggle Baby Bath
The multi-award winning Shnuggle Baby Bath is not only designed to make bathtime less stressful for parents and fun for baby but its compact size and shape means it takes as little as 2 litres of water to fill. Using significantly less warm water than if you had to fill your full sized bathroom bath for a baby bath positioner. Not only does it save on water and energy costs but it also saves on time, helping your baby’s bath and bed routine run smoothly.
Shnuggle Toddler Bath
When your little one starts to outgrow the Shnuggle Baby Bath it is time for an upgrade to the Shnuggle Toddler Bath. Most people choose to purchase our toddler bath because either their little one loves the Shnuggle baby bath so much they want to continue to offer them the same, familiar bath time as they get bigger or because they only have a shower in their house.
Whilst investing in the toddler bath isn’t essential for most that have a bathroom bath, it can also save you considerable time and warm water. To fill your own bathtub to only one third full it would typically take 63 litres of water. However, with the Shnuggle Toddler Bath you only need 20 litres to fill it to the max fill line. Over the course of the week that’s a significant saving on water – 172 litres saved per week, if bathing your little one roughly 4 times per week. With rising costs on energy bills, this offers you a much more economical way of bathing your little one.
Baby Change Essentials
Shnuggle Eco Touch Nappy Bin
With our Eco Touch Nappy bin we wanted to design something that was not just straightforward to use, kinder to the environment and more effective at trapping in odours but we wanted to avoid new parents having the ongoing costs of expensive refill cassettes that are often needed with these products. With our nappy bin, you have the option of either purchasing our biodegradable bags or using any suitably sized bag of your choice. Saving on ongoing costs of refill cassettes and plastic waste.
In addition, once you are finished with the nappy changing stage, our nappy bin can be either stored away for future use or, with its simple function and stylish design can be repurposed as a general household bin.
Bottle-feeding
Baby bottles come in many different materials, including plastic, glass, silicone, and stainless steel.
While plastic bottles are shatterproof and lightweight, they need to be replaced more often than other types, which isn’t very economical. Although more expensive initially, in the long run it might be cheaper to opt for bottles made out of a different material such as glass. Glass bottles tend to be a lot more durable and you can buy silicone sleeves to prevent the glass from shattering if dropped. There are advantages and disadvantages to both glass and plastic.
Why Should I Invest In Durable & Long-Lasting Products?
Our products are long lasting and durable if looked after, cleaned, dried and stored properly and therefore can be used again and again or passed on to family and friends.
We hope these helpful tips can help you become a savvy shopper and save during this cost of living crisis. You’ve got this!
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