Kayla Itsines shares DIY hack to reuse baby mattress for your dog
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From food to toys, keeping a pet can be expensive, especially given the current cost of living crisis. But Australian fitness guru Kayla Itsines offers a clever DIY tip for parents looking to save a little more money on their pet bedding. The mother of two shared that she uses a Target brand crib for her dog to sleep in, rather than a real pet bed. READ The truth about whether cats can see in the dark Kayla Itsines shares her DIY money-saving tip on using the cot bed as a dog bed. The 32-year-old has a three-year-old daughter, Arna Leia Pearce, and welcomed her second child, Jax, with fiancee Jae Woodroffe in January. Now young mom shares how the old nursery bed that's been all over house can be reused for your furry babies. Itsines posted a video on Instagram of her puppy Demi sleeping soundly on the small mattress she had covered with a fitted sheet. "Lifehack, no more dog beds. Buy a cheap crib mattress, a mattress protector, and two bed covers at Target," she said. to for your daily dose of 9Honey Dog makes a mess with scary moves while owner is out The fitness guru advised his 16 million followers to "use this" instead of a dog bed. For parents with young children, Itsines' tip may mean reusing an old cot bed your kids grew up with to save on your pet. Otherwise, the spring mattress on Kmart sells for $89. You can then buy two packs of jersey bed sheets for just $12. This is much less when you look at high-end pet beds that can cost up to hundreds of dollars from pet chains like PetBarn or Pet Circle. The most expensive mattress you can buy online from Pet Circle is $334.95. Itsines says she bought the cot mattress from Target for her dog to sleep in. READ The most useful backpack for traveling abroad Dr.Katrina Warren shares some important tips for pet parents looking to save money elsewhere on their puppies to help you spend less money on their pets. Dr Warren recommends saving big bucks by making DIY toys instead of buying toys for your pets. "Reuse household items or use safe, low-cost materials to create engaging toys and puzzles," says She. For DIY dog toy ideas, the vet says you can make a braided rope toy using scraps of old t-shirts or tea toweling. Another way save big is to learn how care for your own dog, says Dr Warren. If you have a dog that needs regular grooming like the Cavoodle, this can cut costs significantly. “Consult a professional dog groomer or veterinarian for guidance as care must be taken correctly to avoid unnecessary pain or discomfort,” he adds.