I little bit of advise that was given to me: Nobody ever dies from not having enough money. They die from giving up. People struggle to make ends meet every day. You just do what needs to be done, when you're put in a tough situation. We buy a pack of diapers (different sizes), ever two weeks. Friends have given us some unisex clothes and diapers that they didn't use or their kids grew out of. Buying different size diapers will only help you in the long run... can never seem to get enough of them. If you have a whole sale store, i'd go there to buy items, or yard sales, friends, etc. Much cheaper than Walmart or Babies R Us stores. Car seats should, however, be bought new. There are so many dangers to having a used seat.