The sleepless nights, the huge costs and not having a minute to yourself – welcome to the first year of motherhood!
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We’ve got some tips from Family Action and Lloyd’s Money for Life Programme to ease you through the first year of motherhood.
Budget
Plan a budget of all your income and bills and expenses – work out how much you’ll need to get by, and where you might be able to cut back.
Hand-Me-Downs
Don’t buy new if you can buy hand-me-downs. Babies are too young to remember or care.
Bulk Buying
Form a buying group with other parents to make savings bulk buying things like nappies, shampoo, toothpaste and even perishable goods.
Take to eBay
Sell your clutter on eBay. Whether it’s unwanted presents or your children’s outgrown toys, this is a great way of earning a bit of extra money.
Banish the Blues
If you’re feeling the baby blues don’t bottle it in – talk to your doctor, or someone at your local children’s centre.
Make Mummy Friends
Having a baby can be a lonely experience – look out for mother and baby groups in your area and meet some new friends.
Have you got any tips for first time mums? Let us know by commenting below or tweeting us @FemaleFirst_UK
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