Use the internet
1) Use the MoneyForMums website
The MoneyForMums website covers every financial angle you can imagine, from benefits and work issues to how to plan for your baby in advance.
The site also has several very useful tools to help you understand what your situation is. This budget calculator, for example, helps you work out how having a child will affect your finances.
You can even register to receive a newsletter, which will provide financial information and reminders through each stage of your pregnancy and early motherhood. Just be aware that this website is backed by Child Trust Fund provider Family Investments, so when it comes to Child Trust Funds it may not be impartial!
2) Get chatting on forums for Mums
Web forums are a massive online meeting place for mums - they're a great place to meet other mums (and dads) who've done it all before, and know the best place to find a bargain, as well as how to deal with a crying baby at 4am.
Netmums and Mumsnet both have good money-saving forums. You’ll find reviews of baby equipment and advice covering every stage of your pregnancy. There are also forums covering everything from the breast/bottle feeding debate to childbirth and baby names.
Particularly revealing is this discussion on Netmums about the best and worst baby buys!
Also great are BabyAndBump's forums on shopping and freebies.
So - if you have a baby question you need answered, these websites are an excellent place to start!
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