by Kelly Wilbanks posted in Products

As a mother of three I've learned a thing or two about stretching my dollars. I've found I'm not a crazy coupon-er, although I use them when I can. I've learned to simplify things by shopping where I know I'll find great selection, quality, and low prices. That is how I found myself at Walmart as I put together an essentials kit for a first-time mama friend.

As I walked the brightly lit aisles I noticed several brands on display I hadn't seen there before. I found Ideal Baby swaddle blankets (made by Aden + Anais) for a fantastic price. There were some super cute gift box blanket sets from Bananafish and sweet nursery decor options. I also saw that Parent's Choice now offers a range of great items, from bath accessories to crib sheets to their newly improved diapers. I had a mission: to see how far I could stretch my dollars while still buying quality products for my friend. During my adventure I found some great things and I pinned a few items I'll come back for later. Here is how I spent $100 to buy all the essentials (and some fun items) for this soon-to-be first time mama.

My haul:
1. Even though I am a cloth diapering parent I still like to use disposables for those first few weeks. In my opinion, new parents have enough to adjust to without throwing in extra loads of laundry. Walmart's Parent's Choice diapers have been revamped with many features I've depended on with my newborn, and their Premium line is brand new. My fav...