3. Buy generic diapers and wipes4 of 9Parents will change an infant's diaper as much as 12 times a day and a toddler up to eight times a day, for about 2,900 to 4,400 diaper changes per year, depending on age, according to a survey of pediatricians last year by New Haven, Conn.-based The Diaper Bank, a nonprofit group that distributes free diapers to needy families.Sandra Gordon, author of "Consumer Reports Best Baby Products," says parents will end up spending $1,500 to $2,000 on brand-name diapers. To save, buy generic or store-brand baby wipes and diapers."With store brand diapers, you can save about 3 cents per diaper," Gordon says. Related Articles:3 ways to save for kid's futureIRS helps with the kidsOh, baby, kids and taxesRelated Links:Money camp: kids getting richRaising your child calculatorSaving for college calculator advertisement
Parents will change an infant's diaper as much as 12 times a day and a toddler up to eight times a day, for about 2,900 to 4,400 diaper changes per year, depending on age, according to a survey of pediatricians last year by New Haven, Conn.-based The Diaper Bank, a nonprofit group that distributes free diapers to needy families.
Sandra Gordon, author of "Consumer Reports Best Baby Products," says parents will end up spending $1,500 to $2,000 on brand-name diapers. To save, buy generic or store-brand baby wipes and diapers.
"With store brand diapers, you can save about 3 cents per diaper," Gordon says.