Strapped for cash with a due date looming? Here are 10 essential baby gear selections with petite price tags.

Clean baby in a tub that's chic and sleek.

Primo $14

Bag the designer tote and opt for a holdall that's sure to hold up. 

Skip Hop $58

Monitor baby with a surveillance system that won't break into your savings. 

Motorola $50

Spring for a pump that'll get the job done quickly - time is money, after all. 

The First Years $80

Don't push it: Choose a pram that's within your means. 

Mia Moda $80 at wayfair.com

Serve baby's first bites in a chair that'll serve your family well. 

IKEA highchair $20

Save space and money with the sleep spot of baby's dreams. 

Fisher-Price $60

Strap on a carrier that won't leave you strapped for cash. 

Evenflo $16

Play it safe with a car seat that'll last until your tot tops 40 pounds. 

Costco $40

Take a swing at an entertainer that's both portable and affordable.

Bright Starts $45