12 Things Frugal New Parents Should Buy at Dollar Tree
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Angela Mae
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If you’re a new parent trying to keep costs low, you might find yourself at Dollar Tree once, twice or a dozen times. While you can’t get everything you need there, you’re bound to find a few essentials perfect for any budget.
From baby wipes to bottles, here are some top Dollar Tree items frugal new parents might want to grab.
Angel of Mine Fleece Baby Blanket
- Price: $1.25
Make your newborn feel warm and comfortable with one of these 30-inch-by-30-inch fleece baby blankets. They come in assorted, cute designs.
Fisher-Price Fragrance-Free Baby Wipes
- Price: $1.25
Dollar Tree has several types of baby wipes, including this pack of 72 fragrance-free ones from Fisher-Price. They’re gentle and ideal for use at home or when you’re out and about.
Fisher-Price Baby Body Wash
- Price: $1.25
Available at Dollar Tree from Fisher-Price, this gentle body wash is formulated specifically for infants. It comes in a 10-ounce bottle, and it’s paraben- and dye-free. It’s perfect to use at home, at daycare or on your baby’s first trip away from home with you.
Angel of Mine Baby Bottles
- Price: $1.25
You can never have enough baby bottles. These colored ones are BPA-free and have a medium-flow silicone nipple. They also have a sanitary plastic cap that’s easy to clean.
Baby Einstein Sing-Along Board Book
- Price: $1.25
It’s never too soon to introduce your baby to music. Even if they’re too young to understand it just yet, this sing-along board book makes for a great addition when you’re putting them down for a nap.
Baby Love Baby Oil
- Price: $1.25
Whenever you get anything for your baby’s skin, you’ll want to be careful and choose something formulated to be extraordinarily gentle. At Dollar Tree, you can find several baby oils — including this one — that are geared toward infants.
And if you decide not to use it for your child, you can always use it for yourself to remove face makeup or in lieu of shaving gel.
Angel of Mine Baby Bottle Brushes
- Price: $1.25
Once your baby’s using a bottle, you’re going to need something reliable to clean out those tight spaces. These dual-ended bottle brushes have one large and one small brush for just that purpose.
Baby King Silicone Pacifiers With Covers
- Price: $1.25
These BPA-free silicone pacifiers, available in a set of four, are designed to let your baby suck without interfering with the development of their palate or teeth. They’re also cute and come in shades of blue and pink with sayings like “Seriously cute” and “Moody without foody” on them.
Angel of Mine Baby Bibs
- Price: $1.25
No matter how much of a neat freak you might be, having a child means more potential messes to clean up — sometimes from your floor and sometimes from your baby’s chin and neck. Grab a couple of these baby bibs to help keep food from your new baby’s shirt collar.
B.Pure Soft Silicone Sensory Teether
- Price: $1.25
Once your baby has started teething, you’re going to need a sensory teether like this one. In fact, you’re probably going to want to grab quite a few so you have them on hand.
This silicone one has an open shape that’s easy even for little hands to hold. It’s also small (unsurprisingly) and easy to pack along on trips.
Baby Hats
- Price: $1.25
Made to fit snugly on your baby’s head, these tiny baby hats are adorable and practical — especially as the colder winter season starts to set in. They’re mostly cotton and can be machine washed on a gentle cycle.
Baby Washcloths
- Price: $1.25
Grab a four-pack of washcloths to gently wipe food off your baby’s face or to clean up the other small messes that magically come with being a new parent.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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