Single mom. Stressing. Any advice is appreciated.

I'm 35w3d and struggling to get things for baby since I'm off work on bedrest for high risk pregnancy. I had enough saved for my bills and a crib and some things but I still don't have a carseat or diapers and wipes. Anyone have any ideas on places that would help me get these items for free ot cheap?

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If you have Medicaid I know some states can help you get a car seat and some will send you diapers for free. Maybe your local health department could help too?

@Alyssa unfortunately I do not have medicaid cause I still have insurance through my job, what exactly do you mean by local health department?

search your area for diapers/wipes banks. As for free/cheap items, I would say try Facebook groups.

Definitely grab a car seat off of FB marketplace. There are so many moms on there selling baby gear super cheap.

I would also join a Buy Nothing group on fb for your area! People are always giving away baby supplies for free :)

Check and see if there’s a Facebook group in your area for moms or garage sales. I’m in a group called Novato Mamas Helping Mamas and women are always giving away stuff for free when their babies grow out of their baby stuff! I was even able to trade baby swings with this one girl. Lol I got a half off new crib, a free dresser and changing table, a free bassinet. Highly recommend!

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