Babynomics: Moneysaving tips for savvy parents [Paperback]

Features dozens of practical moneysaving tricks that every cash-conscious parent needs to know --Daily Mirror

Saves parents money, without compromise

Children cost a bomb but there's no escaping it is there? One estimate puts the cost of bringing up a child from 0-21 years at £90,000, which is terrifying for any new parent. But does it really cost this much to raise a child, and how can you as a parent cut this down to manageable money?

Babynomics brings you practical and realistic advice on saving money, without meaning you have to compromise on the lifestyle of your family. Babynomics teaches parents what costs you can cut, and ways to pay for those bills you can't avoid when raising a family.

Find out:

• How to save money on baby equipment
• How to make the most of government funding for your family
• The wonderful world of children's toys
• Santa, peer pressure and buying for birthdays
• Memorable holidays without the price tag
• When to start saving money for university

Babynomics shows you how much money you can save at each stage of your child's life, and prove that having a happy family doesn't have to cost you the earth.

This book is an amalgamation of real parental tips and guidance and expert analysis. So, if you want to know how much it will cost you to keep your infant in nappies, this book gives you the answer - actually, is gives you three answers: branded disposable nappies, own-brand disposables and re-usable fabric nappies. How about feeding your infant? It lays out those costs too. The costs involved in milk formula, jars of baby food, the comparative costs of DIY baby food options plus what toys children play with at what age and how to source those for next to nothing. Yet, despite the title, Babynomics is not just for parents of young children. If you want to teach your teenager how to become financially savvy this book walks you through the process. If you want to see how your child can afford university and which student debts are worthwhile, this book explains that too. In fact, from bumps to babies to graduates, this book tackles the financial implications of each stage of your child's development and the strain that places on your bank balance.

Do you have a spare £200,000 in the bank?

Well take a deep breath, because that's how much it could cost you to raise your child. And that's just one child.

Financial Journalist and mother of two Madeline Thomas shows you how to cut the terrifying cost of bringing up children so you can given them both the quality of life you want. Inside discover a wealth of money saving tips, tricks and secrets that no parent can afford to ignore:

• How to afford the life you want for you family
• First baby? What NOT to waste your money on
• Savvy shopping and where to find the best bargains

So if you want to be a money-savvy parent, make this book your first investment. Just think what savings you'll have made in 18 years time when the kids are grown up... Can you afford not to?

Top Money Saving Tips

• Save over £1,200 on pregnancy essentials
• Feed a family of four for under £50 a week
• Organise a fab birthday party for under £30

Finance expert Madeline Thomas is a freelance journalist, and has written for a variety of publications including the Observer, the Independent on Sunday, and The Business. Madeline also worked at Reuters, writing about Personal Finance and investment.