Start your baby off on the right financial booty.

Got a bundle of joy and bills on the way? Don’t worry. With a few small tweaks of the family budget, you can avoid taking a hammer to your piggy bank. Everyday expenses like diapers, clothes and formula can get expensive. But there is hope! The Wallet suggests planning ahead. We couldn’t agree more. Because when it comes to babies or any life event, socking it away’s the only way to go. Put some extra cash away now before your bundle arrives. Buy essentials like diapers in bulk. Wait until the baby is born to buy clothes. Save your money for the things that are most important to you and the tot, silver spoons aside.

Tags: Baby, Parents, Personal Finance, Planning