约四分之一的家长表示，他们买了太多用不着的婴儿服装，本应节省一部分钱来买其他东西的。
Philips Avent's family finance expert Sue Hayward added: 'With just a little planning new parents can make some sound purchases to welcome their baby into the world without breaking the bank.
Philips Avent公司的家庭理财专家Sue Hayward表示；“只要稍稍计划一下，新手父母们迎接宝宝降生时就能够理性消费，而不会遭遇财政危机。”
'The key is to look for quality items which will last for a long time or can be sold-on to help recoup some of the cost.
“关键是要寻求质量可靠的耐用品，或是买一些可以二次出售的物品，这样以来就能抵消部分开销。”
'Talk to friends and family and even your midwife for advice on what you really will and won't need.'
“可以求助朋友、家人、甚至助产士，来弄清自己的真正需求。”