Audra Lowe: Well, once you have that baby, the cost can start adding up from the minute that you bring your bundle of joy home for the first time. But there are also some ways to maintain your budget and be eco-friendly, Jeanette Pavini has some affordable ways to raise our babies green in today's Better Ways to Save.

Jeanette Pavini: More and more parents are sharing there green ideas and tips for providing baby with a healthy environment, here are some ways that you can get started.

You can save money by making your own organic baby-food, organic carrot and sweet potatoes are some of the cheapest vegetables and they freeze well and you can cook puree and freeze them in ice cube trays or storage containers. And use wash cloth instead of wipes, and search for coupons and promo codes online for eco-friendly products. Now the popularity of green parenting means that there are many free resources available online and at your local library, you can also check with your pediatrician for ideas about what's best for your baby.

Audra Lowe: Great ideas. Thanks a lot, Jeanette. On Friday, Jeanette is going to share some more tips on going green and saving money. And of you want even more savings you can head over to our website Bettertv.com and then click on the get coupons button; there you are going to find coupons on everything from groceries to household goods.