Make You Own Body PowderWe use cornstarch for body powder especially in the summer months. It helps with chafing.
Homemade Diaper Disposal SystemsInstead of paying top dollar for the diaper disposal systems, I created my own by lining a trash can with layers of grocery bags. Each time I change a diaper, I tie the grocery sack.
Safe Baby and Adult WipesRecipe for baby and adult wipes using water, baby oil and baby bath or shampoo.
The High Cost of Baby FoodWhen my daughter began solid foods, I was shocked at the price of jarred baby food! It is easy to make your own, and is much, much cheaper!
Homemade TeetherMake a homemade teether for babies. Wrap an icecube inside a wash cloth and secure with a rubber band. Feels great on their gums, gives them some water to drink, and catches the drool too!
By Kim in NJ
Baby Food TipThis is a great tip for baby food. I learned this from my Mom when I was pregnant with our first child. We bought squash and carrots. We cooked them till soft, then ran through a food processor or you could use a blender.
Homemade Saline DropsDon't go out and buy the OTC drops for plugged noses! Use things you have a home. This recipe works for all ages, my infant benefited a lot from it!
Inexpensive Fabric for Baby ClothesIf you have a baby but cannot afford the new clothes they need, go to a jumble sale (rummage sale) and buy an outfit that has seen better days to unpick (take apart) and use as a "pattern".
Make Your Own Baby WipesWith a serrated knife, saw a normal roll of paper towels into two half-sized rolls.
Make Your Own Organic Baby FoodI wanted fresh organic baby food for my daughter which wasn't always easy or affordable. So I would puree/mash a lot of food at one time, usually in my blender then put the mixture in ice cube trays until solid.
