7. Try free mommy programs at the library8 of 9The first few months of your baby's life will be all about sleeping and eating. But there will come a time when you and your baby will need some socialization and support from other parents and children. Sure, you can spend the hundreds of dollars and the weeks of commitment to join a mommy-and-me class, but a cheaper way is to tap free classes at your local library.For example, the Clayton County Headquarters Library in Jonesboro, Ga., offers a free weekly Baby Talk class designed to encourage language development and motor skills. The Deer Park Public Library in Deer Park, N.Y., offers the Babies 'n' Books program which introduces age-appropriate themes via books, songs, movement and play. Borders stores also have free story time for babies and their caregivers. 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
The first few months of your baby's life will be all about sleeping and eating. But there will come a time when you and your baby will need some socialization and support from other parents and children. Sure, you can spend the hundreds of dollars and the weeks of commitment to join a mommy-and-me class, but a cheaper way is to tap free classes at your local library.
For example, the Clayton County Headquarters Library in Jonesboro, Ga., offers a free weekly Baby Talk class designed to encourage language development and motor skills. The Deer Park Public Library in Deer Park, N.Y., offers the Babies 'n' Books program which introduces age-appropriate themes via books, songs, movement and play. Borders stores also have free story time for babies and their caregivers.