Cheap Baby Room Furniture

Setting up the baby's room doesn't have to cost a fortune.  If you are looking for cheap baby room furniture you just need to know where to look, and it's not in designer stores! 

Find out how to save some money and still have a cozy room for baby.

Baby Furniture for the Penny Pincher

If you need to furnish your baby's room, it really doesn't have to break the bank.  You can decorate on a budget and still have a great room for baby and mommy.

When new parents think of purchasing items for the nursery, the thought of buying baby furniture typically causes a new parent to panic. The idea of having to pay hundreds of dollars for an item baby will outgrow shortly can make anyone want to put decorating the baby's room off as long as possible.

However, there are ways to cut costs, and make furnishing the baby's room less expensive. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking frugally before rushing out to purchase furniture for your baby’s room.

The Dresser

If you are a bargain hunter you will know the kind of finds you can get at yard sales, a dresser is no exception. Thrifty shoppers know that purchasing a full-sized dresser is more economical than buying a small dresser because baby can continue to use it for many years to come.

Remember that you will eventually have to turn the baby room into a child's bedroom, and a smart investment now can grow with your child through the years. Don’t be afraid to buy an older dresser. An older dresser can be as good as new with just a coat of paint, assuming all hardware is working well.

The Crib

The crib is something you want to make sure if you get it second hand, you check that it meets safety standards.  Some cribs made before a certain date do not pass safety standards so if you want to be sure keep a lookout for a bargain on a new crib that meets the standards. 

When shopping for a crib, keep your eyes open for a bargain on a convertible style crib, which can transform from a crib, to a toddler bed, and then a full size bed. If you can invest in a convertible crib, it would alleviate the cost of a bed in the future.

New parents may think they need both a bassinet and a crib. The frugal shopper will choose to skip the bassinet, which is typically viewed as a luxury. The crib is a necessity, but the bassinet is only used for a few months, and is then stored in the garage.

Of course, co-sleeping is even more affordable than buying a crib or a bassinet. The decision to co-sleep can eliminate the expense of a crib all-together or delay the expense until you have time to shop around and find a bargain.

Changing Table

The changing table is an item some moms choose to do without, and, instead, set a blanket on the floor (or the padding that comes with most diaper bags) to change their babies on.  It works great!

If you decide you would really like to have one, check places like the Salvation Army and Goodwill as well as yard sales. These tables are often discarded when the baby outgrows them.

Another option for a frugal changing table is to convert a full-size dresser into a changing table. If you search online, you can find instructions to easily turn your dresser into a safe place to change your baby. 

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