In the quest to put up the perfect room for their newborn, Kenyan parents often find themselves spending more than they planned. It is for this reason that many are encouraged to have a budget in place to help them avoid impulse buying. Apart from the budget, there are other ways in which they can save when buying furniture for the baby room, which includes:
Buy essentials – Put down a list of the “must-have” furniture for the baby room and buy them before the delivery date. These essentials include:
- The Baby cot/ crib, mattress and beddings
- Changing table
- Clothes drawer
All the above should be made from high-quality material and designed for safe use by babies. You can add more furniture depending on growing baby’s needs thus avoiding the purchase of items that might never be used.
Buy used furniture – If you have family or friends that have slightly older children consider asking them for furniture that their children have outgrown. You can be surprised at the positive response in giving them out thus saving you a lot of money in the long run. In addition, you can check for people selling used items online and on social media to get a good deal on baby furniture.
Look for deals – Visit the websites of various baby shops and check for deals that allow you to buy furniture at discounted prices. Most times, the items are quite affordable allowing parents to buy one or two items at a cheaper rate. Baby Banda frequently has deals on their bedding items so be on the look-out for these.
