Caring for a baby is less expensive than social media or brands would try to persuade you. Here’s what you actually can’t do without: Somewhere for baby to sleep, some way for baby to eat, clothes, diapers and wipes, a car seat, and a few health items. You can get most of these inexpensively or used! Here are our top recommendations for finding baby items free or cheap: Facebook groups:  Most areas have Buy Nothing Facebook groups where people are willing to trade or give