What are some ways to be more cost-efficient when raising a 2 year-old? Everything is so expensive!?

1. Buy in bulk

2. Buy online (e.g. Taobao)

3. Buy second hand (Carousell is heaven!)

4. Join motherhood chat/Facebook groups for deals

5. Some Facebook groups actually have baby/kid items given out for free by other mothers but you can't be too choosy

6. Focus on the needs instead of wants (babies do not require branded clothing)

Carousell is a lifesaver for this. It is such a great place to reduce waste and help people save money. You can look for items in good condition, and also sell items that you're no longer using.

Also, not everything is necessary.