One of the things I remember most about parenting when my boys were babies was how overwhelming it was trying to decide where to shop for baby gear. With strollers and furniture at one store, clothing at another and diapers at a third, I could potentially have spent half a day running from place to place stocking up on baby essentials! But I soon fell in love with those select few stores that offered a wide variety of products both for me and for my baby. One-stop shopping is always a win for me!
And right now one-stop shopping just got even better thanks to the Baby Event! Between now and October 23, visit Loblaws, Atlantic Superstore, Extra Foods, Your Independent Grocer, Zehrs Markets, Valu-mart and Real Canadian Superstore to save on all your favourite baby needs, such as Pampers. Need a few more ideas to help you shop more efficiently? Give these easy tips a try!
- Always go with a list. Do you often find yourself aimlessly wandering around the grocery store, forgetting what you’re missing at home? By making a to-buy list you can target exactly what you need, allowing you to get in and get out. And, you can save money by only purchasing necessities!
- Navigate the store like a pro. If you visit the same store each week, organize your list by aisles to save you from backtracking.
- Schedule a shopping day. Pick one day a week and designate as your “shopping day”. This way everyone in the family knows to request the items they need before then, which will help you avoid multiple trips to the store.
- Pick a store that has everything you need. Don’t waste time travelling, going from store to store. Instead, visit a store that meets all your needs – from food, to clothing to baby necessities like Pampers.
- Look for specials & shopping events that’ll help you save. Visit Loblaws, Atlantic Superstore, Extra Foods, Your Independent Grocer, Zehrs Markets, Valu-mart or Real Canadian Superstore from October 10-23 for the baby event. The event includes exciting offers on all things baby to make shopping even more convenient! Check out the flyer from your participating banners for details!
One of my favourite tips for more efficient shopping is to only do one large shopping trip a month and visit every single aisle in the store when you do. That way you’ll remember to stock up on all the essentials you need and will only have a few items to buy in the coming weeks. That one large trip can save a lot of time during the rest of the month!
And if you have an infant at home, there’s no better time to stock up on all your family’s essentials than during the Baby Event! Head into a participating retailer to grab all the food, clothing, diapers and other necessities you need at great prices, and then relax in the coming weeks knowing that your household is stocked with all the essentials. This is one event that parents shouldn’t miss!
kristin Smith says
These are some really good tips !! I do try to shop in somewhat of an organized way..i will bring flyers to the store I’m shopping to do any price compare that i see..but from reading this blog, i see other ways i can to save, and not just money..i can save time as well!! Thanks for the tips!
Angela SC says
Although we haven’t been able to have kids it’s nice to see other mom’s supporting each other 🙂 Your tips here are great and can be used when shopping for anything!
nina says
these are great tips, especially for a new mom 😀
nina says
i’d love to win this pack! 😀
Gord says
Very nice tips in this article. Thank you for this post.
Lorraine Wiebe says
These are greats tips you have here. Oh, ya and love the baby pic, so adorable.
LILLIAN BROWN says
Great tips-like the ideas on navigating the store
Mishelle says
I always tell new Moms to hire a sitter for the shopping if possible, or get a family member to watch the infant/young child. It’s less stressful for the Mom and the child as she can concentrate on what she needs instead of splitting concentration, also – even though it’s just groceries or whatever it is a break and lot of new Moms forget they need a break too.
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Linda Klages says
remember to take your coupons and get an even better deal
Corry L. says
No more babies for me but great tips to pass along to those new Moms! Thanks for sharing!
Doris H says
Love these great tips!
Nicole g says
Thanks, awesome tips here.
Treen Goodwin says
awesome tips for new moms , thanks for sharing , great info 🙂
Debbie W says
Very good advice, especially finding a store that has all your needs. Who has time to travel all over the place, especially with children.
DARLENE W says
I have two nieces that are new moms and two that are soon to be new moms, thank you for the information
Amanda-Lee McMillan says
Great tips thanks
kathy downey says
These are great tips,interesting read
Julie G. says
Well thought out tips. Much appreciated.
Lynda Cook says
These are great tips and a great article for my daughter to read, she is due in Dec.
Florence C says
Great tips. I have to get a couple of shower gifts, so I will be following the tips.
Paula Dumont says
Good tips. Beautiful baby!
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
love the baby picture and really good tips for everyone pressed for time
Karla Sceviour says
almost makes ya want to have another baby..almost ..;)
Anna W says
I Have a friend who is due soon. Good to know about the baby event going on, thank you.
Linda Manns says
Thank you for sharing these great tips. I know I have a limited budget and I have to make sure I get what we need at a good price
fionpu says
Thank you very much for the tips….very good!
Judy Cowan says
All great tips, thanks for sharing!
Erika Belanger says
Great tips. You need to have a game plan when shopping with/for little ones. Thanks for the awesome tips!
angela m says
These are some great tips.. Thanks
Lori Bazan says
Always go with a list is the best tip of all! Also check flyers and make a trip to one store like Loblaws or even Wal-Mart that price match. Thanks for the tips
Holly Wright says
Thanks for the tips, I will definitely pass these on!
Teresa Claire says
These are fantastic tips. I used to take Sara shopping with me when she was little and being organized was a must.
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
what a beautiful baby, so sweet. I’m glad to hear that more is being done these days for young mothers so that they can save a little. In Europe they used to say that bringing up one child costs as much as buying a house – I don’t know if the same is true here but every penny saved is a penny in your pocket.
I used to do a big shop once a week – with 7 children there were too many groceries to buy to only shop once a month. Only fresh fruit and vegetables were bought when needed.
maria medeiros says
Great tips! Preparation is important!
Stephanie LaPlante says
The list is our go to when we remember to bring it LOL
D.Johnson says
Good tips thanks.
Amy Lovell says
Thanks great tips!
Londia says
Great tips. Making a list is always good. But you always end up with more in your cart than what you had on your list. 🙂
Elva Roberts says
I really like this post with all its tips for new Moms. In particular, I like the tip about a large shopping trip each month for all the essentials. I am going to adopt this tip. I find the more often I shop, the more often I pick up impulse things and more time is wasted, I am happy that these stores mentioned are having a special week for Moms and Babes.
Fan R says
I think it is baby time shopping, we need these tips.
Cheryl says
Babies are just too cute 🙂
Mike Gismondi says
lots of great tips.. thanks!
Jodi Mitrovic says
Expecting our first little bundle of joy (anytime now) and I enjoyed all your shopping tips especially always going with a list 🙂
Maria Iemma says
My daughter is expecting a baby in a couple of months and this post is very timely for our family.
Kristine Ewald says
Thanks for the tips. Have lots of need for these 🙂
Ryan Origon says
We always walk down every file just to make sure we aren’t missing anything that we forgot from our list!
Wanda Tracey says
These are some excellent tips especially for me.I am a new grandma to a baby boy and this will help me to shop for him.Thank you.
cheryl says
Baby products, especially diapers are pricey, so going into the store with a plan is always helpful to save money!!! Plan ahead! shop around, price match, coupons!! All so important
Erika E says
Good tips, I think it’s important to pick a store that has everything on your list. It’s not fun to drive around with an infant getting them in and out of the car. Especially when it’s cold.
Anne Taylor says
My daughter and I took advantage of baby week and bought some essentials for her baby son who is coming in March