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 Toddler Bargains
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1
ICE WATER IN YOUR PANTS
So, How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Toddler?
Why do a book toddler bargains?
What? There is No Advertising in this Book?
So, Who Are You Guys?
You're Not in Charge and 2 Other Shopping Tips
Chapter 2
FURNITURE & DECOR
Getting Started
Sources for Toddler Furniture
Easing the Transition to the Big Bed: 6 tips
Parents in Cyberspace: 2 Great Web Sites
Do it Yourself Smarts: Kids Decor on the Cheap
Safe & Sound: 4 safety tips
Bunk Beds: Are new safety rules being ignored?
Thinking Outside the Box & 5 More Shopper Tips
24 Money Saving Tips
Warehouse clubs do's and don'ts
Email: Trundle Beds
5 Outlets
Email: Murals on the Cheap
Reviews & Ratings: 10 Furniture Brands
Email: Sheet Metal 101
Bedding
Reviews & Ratings: 7 Bedding Makers
IKEA deals & steals
Bottom Line: Our Best Bets
Chapter 3
CLOTHING & SHOES
Getting Started
5 Great Web Sites for Clothing Deals
What the Average Toddler Costs to Clothes
Safe & Sound: Watch out for drawstrings
“Shoe Conundrum” and 4 Other Smart Shopper Tips
Laundry Smarts
5 Wastes of Money
28 Money Saving Tips & Bargains
eBay Addiction and Treatmen
6 Outlet Stores
NYC Clothing Deals & Steals
Reviews & Ratings: 9 Brands
Bottom Line: Our Best Bets
Chapter 4
POTTY TRAINING & BATH
Getting Started: 8 tips to know when to start
Best Web Sites for Potty Training Advice
Books & Videos for Advice
Picking a Potty: Shopper Tips
Disposable Training Pants and other wastes of money
The Golden Rule of Potty Training
Three Money Saving Secrets
Best Bets: Our Top Picks
Name Brand Reviews: 21 Potty Seats
5 Secrets to Potty Training
Grooming & Bath Items
Money Saving Secrets
6 Safety tips
Bottom Line: Our Best Bets
Chapter 5
MEAL TIME! BOOSTER SEATS, CUPS & MORE
Two Smart Shopper Tips
Toddler Meals: Convenience or Waste of Money?
Ratings & Reviews: 14 Boosters
Best Bets: Booster Seats, Hook-On Chairs
Best Bets: No-Spill Cups
Cookbooks: Our Favorites
Toddlers: Care & Feeding Tips
Best Lunch Boxes
Seven Things to Look For in a Good Lunch Box
Bottom Line: Our Best Bets
Chapter 6
CAR BOOSTER SEATS
Getting Started: When to go to a booster
Two Web Sites for Advice
Booster Laws & 8 Smart Shopper Tips
5 Types of Booster Seats
When is a child big enough to go without a booster?
Money Saving Secrets
Ratings & Reviews: The Best Booster Seats
Best Bets: Our Top Picks for Booster Car Seats
Bottom Line: Our Best Bets
Chapter 7
ON THE GO GEAR & FAMILY TRAVEL
STROLLERS, JOGGERS, BIKE TRAILERS & MORE
Magic Bullet & 6 Smart Shopper Tips
5 Money Saving Secrets
Best Bets: Double Strollers
Bike Seats & Trailers
Best Bets
Family Travel
Best Water Parks in America
Bottom Line: Our Picks
(Please note: TODDLER BARGAINS focuses on double strollers only; for single stroller reviews and recommendations, please see our BABY BARGAINS book).
Chapter 8
SEASONAL & OUTDOOR
Spring & Summer
Best places to find Summer Gear
4 Safe & Sounds Tips
Sun Protection: Sunscreen, Sunglasses
Home Playground Safety Checklist
Sunscreens: Our Picks
UV Clothing
Sunglasses
Beach Cabanas/Tents
In the Swim: Diapers, Floaties
Swim Lessons FAQ
Backyard Play Equipment
Best Bet: Play Sets
Arsenic & Old Playground Equipment
Pools: Our Picks
Fall/Winter
Halloween: web sites, shopper tips, more
Winter Gear: web sites, safety, tips
Bottom Line: Our Best Bets
Chapter 9
TODDLER PROOFING: AFFORDABLE SAFETY ADVICE
Getting Started
Toddler Proofing: Advice, Ideas
Best First Aids Kits
Toy Safety
What is Elf Stew?
Pool Safety
Public Playground Safety
Fire Safety
When to Visit the Hospital
Bike Helmets: What to Look For
Chapter 10
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Birthday Ideas on a Budget
Two Great Web Sites
6 Key Items to Buy
Email: Frosting Dyes
4 Safety Tips
5 Ways to Make Birthdays Special
Favors & 2 More Wastes of Money
6 Money Saving Secrets
Do it By Mail
Bottom Line: Our Best Bets
Chapter 11
TOYS & MEDIA
5 Best Web Sites for Toy Reviews
Top 3 Toy Myths
9 Safety Tips
Smart Shopping Tips by Age
8 Money Saving Tips
Best Bets: Classic Toys
Best Bets: Fun Toys
Best Bets: Educational toys
Best Bets: Childrens' Software
Beyond Raffi: Music Picks
Best Bets: Tricycles
Chapter 12
WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?
Our Parting Advice
Index
Our Other Books
About the Authors
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