From kitting out a nursery to cost of nappies, how to make caring for your baby cheaper

THIS is the busiest time of year for births, with new parents facing a big investment of love, time . . . and money. From kitting out a nursery to counting the cost of nappies, there’s so much to budget for. Here’s how to make it cheaper. NAPPY DAYS: Look out for supermarkets’ “baby events” where you will find discounts on nappies, wipes and nursery essentials. Asda’s version is live now. Get a 50-pack of size one Pampers nappies for £4, down from £7.98, and head to George at direct.asda.com for deals on nursery equipment, such as baby sleeping bags down from £15 to £7.50. There are also great baby deals currently running at Sainsbury’s (finishing on Tuesday) and Morrisons. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! JOIN THE CUB: Having a baby can be expensive, with the average parent spending anywhere between £3,000 and £6,000 before their little one has even arrived, according to Cubbi, a savings app for new and expecting parents. Cubbi could help take some of the pressure off, with savings at well-known baby brands including Silver Cross, Stokke, JoJo Maman Bebe and Tommee Tippee, as well as on food and clothes for new parents. READ MORE MONEY SAVING TIPS SECOND THOUGHTS: Save money by buying baby essentials second-hand. Check Vinted, Facebook Marketplace, eBay, charity shops, nearly new sales and local parent groups for all the things that newborns need. Search online for “baby bundles”, rather than individual items, to get more for less. Avoid overbuying newborn sizes, and steer clear of second-hand car seats or mattresses. SHOW TIME: The Baby Show sponsored by Pampers is on at London Olympia from October 23 to 25. It brings together more than 350 nursery and baby brands, alongside live product demonstrations. Most read in Money And you can get free tickets. The first 50 people to enter the code SUNSAVER at thebabyshow.co.uk/olympia will get free entry for two, worth £56. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. Deal of the day L’OR Barista Sublime machine and 70 capsules for £59.99 at lorespresso.com Credit: supplied POWER up your mornings with the L’OR Barista Sublime machine and 70 capsules for £59.99, down from £143.98 at lorespresso.com. SAVE: £83.99 Cheap treat Six Mr Kipling apple pies, £1.50 at Iceland Credit: supplied POUR yourself a cuppa and open a box of six Mr Kipling apple pies, down from £3 to £1.50 at Iceland. SAVE: £1.50 What's new? GET a laundry starter pack for £40 at minimlrefills.co.uk, worth £89.44. It includes 5L each of laundry liquid and fabric conditioner, and other essentials. You must subscribe but can cancel at any time. Top swap Lakeland Only Pot, £59.99 Credit: supplied Crofton multi-use pot, £24.99 from Aldi Credit: supplied COOK up something tasty in the Lakeland Only Pot, £59.99, or make your meals in the Crofton multi-use pot, £24.99 from Aldi. SAVE: £35 Little helper TGJONES is doubling its usual student discount to 20 per cent for the next month. It takes this cookbook from £11.24 to £9. PLAY NOW TO WIN £100 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers – whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you’ll earn and the more chance you will have of winning! Comment now