Toddler Bargains
Table of Contents.


Chapter 1

Ice Water in Your Pants

So, how much does it cost to raise a toddler? 1
Why do a book toddler bargains? 2
What? There’s No Advertising in this Book? 3
So, Who Are You Guys? 4
You're not in charge and 3 other shopping tips 5

Chapter 2

Furniture & Decor

Getting Started 7
Sources for toddler furniture 9
Easing the transition to the big bed: 6 tips 10
Parents in Cyberspace: 2 great web sites 11
Do it Yourself smarts: kids decor on the cheap 12
Safe & Sound: 4 safety tips 16
Bunk Beds: Are new safety rules being ignored? 18
Thinking Outside the Box and 3 More Smart Shopper Tips 20
24 Money Saving Tips 22
Warehouse clubs do's and don'ts 24
Email: Trundle Beds 28
6 Outlets 30
Email: Murals on the Cheap 31
Reviews & Ratings: 10 Furniture Brands 33
Email: Sheet Metal 101 38
IKEA deals & steals 42
Bedding 43
Reviews & Ratings: 7 Bedding Makers 43
Bedding outlet store 48
Bottom Line: Our Best Bets 49

Chapter 3

Clothing & Shoes

Getting Started 51
5 Great Web Sites for Clothing Deals 53
What the Average Toddler Costs to Clothe 54
Safe & Sound: Watch out for drawstrings 57
"Shoe Conundrum" and 4 Other Smart Shopper Tips 58
Laundry Smarts 60
5 Wastes of Money 61
28 Money Saving Tips & Bargains 62
Ebay Addiction and Treatment 64
8 Outlet Stores 72
NYC Clothing Deals & Steals 74
Reviews & Ratings: 9 Brands 76
Bottom Line: Our Best Bets 78

Chapter 4

Potty Training & Bath

Getting Started: 8 tips to know when to start 80
Best Web Sites for Potty Training Advice 81
Books & Videos for Advice 83
Picking a Potty: Shopper Advice 84
Disposable Training Pants and other wastes of money 84
The Golden Rule of Potty Training 85
Three Money Saving Secrets 86
Best Bets: Our Top Picks 87
Name Brand Reviews: 19 Potty Seats 88
5 Secrets to Potty Training 95
Grooming & Bath Items 98
Money Saving Secrets 100
5 Safety tips 100
Bottom Line: Our Best Bets 102

Chapter 5

Meal Time! Booster seats, cups & more

Two Smart Shopper Tips: Boosters 104
Toddler Meals: Convenience or Waste of Money? 105
Ratings & Reviews: 11 Boosters 106
Best Bets: Booster Seats, Hook-On Chairs 113
Best Bets: No-Spill Cups 113
Cookbooks: Our Favorites 115
Toddlers: Care & Feeding Tips 116
Best Lunch Boxes 118
Seven Things to Look For in a Good Lunch Box 118
Bottom Line: Our Best Bets 120

Chapter 6

Car Booster Seats

Getting Started: When to go to a booster 122
Two Web Sites for Advice 122
Booster Laws & 9 Smart Shopper Tips 123
5 Types of Booster Seats 125
When is a child big enough to go without a booster? 132
4 Money Saving Secrets 132
Best Bets: Our Top Picks 133
Ratings & Reviews: 39 Booster Seats 135
Bottom Line: Our Best Bets 166

Chapter 7

On The Go Gear
Strollers, joggers, bike trailers & more

Magic Bullet & 7 Smart Shopper Tips 167
Serious Runner Defined 171
4 Money Saving Secrets 174
Reviews & Ratings: 31 Brands 175
Best Bets: Single Strollers 186
Best Bets: Double Strollers 192
Bike Seats & Trailers 196
Best Bets 197
Bottom Line: Our Best Bets 199

Chapter 8

Seasonal & Outdoor

Spring & Summer 201
Best places to find Summer Gear 201
A web site for pool gear 203
4 Safe & Sounds Tips 205
Sun Protection: Sunscreen, Sunglasses 206
Home Playground Safety Checklist 207
Sunscreens: Our Picks 209
UV Clothing 211
Sunglasses 213
Beach Cabanas/Tents 213
In the Swim: Diapers, Floaties 214
Swim Lessons FAQ 216
Backyard Play Equipment 218
Arsenic & Old Playground Equipment 219
Best Bet: Play Sets 220
Pools: Our Picks 222
Fall/Winter 222
Halloween: web sites, shopper tips, more 222
Winter Gear: web sites, safety, tips 224
Bottom Line: Our Best Bets 226

Chapter 9

Toddler Proofing: Affordable safety advice

Getting Started 227
Toddler Proofing: Advice, Ideas 228
Best First Aids Kits 229
Toy Safety 230
Pool Safety 231
Public Playground Safety 231
Fire Safety 232
When to Visit the Hospital 234

Chapter 10

Happy Birthday!

Birthday Ideas on a Budget 235
Two Great Web Sites 236
6 Key Items to Buy 238
Email: Frosting Dyes 241
7 Ways to Make Birthdays Special 242
4 Safety Tips 244
Favors & 2 More Wastes of Money 245
6 Money Saving Secrets 246
Do it By Mail 249
Bottom Line: Our Best Bets 250

Chapter 11

Toys & Media

6 Best Web Sites for Toy Reviews 251
Top 3 Toy Myths 253
9 Safety Tips 254
Smart Shopping Tips by Age 255
8 Money Saving Tips 256
Best Bets: Classic Toys: 257
Best Bets: Fun Toys 260
Best Bets: Educational toys 262
Beyond Raffi: Music Picks 263
Best Bets: Children Software 264
Best Bets: Tricycles 266

Chapter 12

What does it All Mean?

Our Parting Advice

Index
Our Other Books
About the Authors Inside Back Cover

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