OK, we are a bit "tight" and managed to spend only a few hundred dollars with DS1 and maybe an extra hundred or so on DS2!

We bought most of our things second hand (at baby markets, garage sales, second hand stores, etc). We were fussy about what we bought and it had to be in great condition, but we saved an absolute fortune. I ended up starting a pre-loved baby goods business out of my passion to find ways to save money and also help the environment by recycling perfectly good baby items (this is not advertising for my business BTW LOL).

Look on eBay too, if you keep your eyes peeled long enough you can pick up some great bargains!