Furniture for your baby can be bought very cheaply second hand - and there is a never ending supply of it!
As babies grow very quickly, it often takes them just months to grow out of their old furniture. Parents will then have to sell it to clear space for the new furniture. In some cases they may even give it away! Check your local newspaper regularly to keep up to date with these bargains.
If you buy any second hand furniture, always check with the seller if they have any other items to get rid of - as you may get an even better deal if you buy more of their old baby equipment.
Always check with any relatives with children to see if they have any old furniture they can let you have. Often they will give it to you for free, or at a very reduced price compared to what they would charge a stranger.
Flea markets, yard sales and car boot sales are an absolute gold mine for old baby furniture. People selling at this type of event are more than likely doing it to clear space in their own houses, and will accept any reasonable offer, as it means they don’t have to take it back home with them. Online auction sites such as eBay may offer the same possibilities, but at the cost of not being able to see the condition of the furniture in person.