How much does a baby cost?

galvanizersbaby

jonny2510 wrote: »

Can I ask on what logic you are using to come to such a conclusion?

I could be mistaken jonny2510 but I'm not sure logic has come in to that comment in any way shape or form - tis a bit random I would say

Hope you've found the other suggestions/ideas useful on your thread so far!

jonny2510

galvanizersbaby wrote: »

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Hope you've found the other suggestions/ideas useful on your thread so far!

Absolutely. It's been both an invaluable source of information, and also very reassuring for when we do decide to start a family.

I should again say thanks to everyone else for their input.
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jamesteller11

My sister just had her second baby and they are not cheap from nappies to clothing, her advice is to just make savings where you can. She does all her shopping online and gets some serious bargains, she is always on about ebay, she buys cheap baby clothing and cute bibs from universal textiles, and for toys teddybearfriends.

hope that helps

maryotuam

It is worth reading up on the discussions about our babies being in more danger from lack of exposure to germs than from germs themselves.

kelloggs36

I would say that you actually thought about it, nobody would ever have them! The cost is extortionate - but you can't think too much about that otherwise we would all conclude that we can't afford it!!!! Obviously if you are skint now, you may not be able to, but on average you can't worry too much but you can plan a bit!

OrkneyStar

daveyjp wrote: »

I reckon our almost 3 year old daughter costs about £1,000 a month.

Capital costs such as prams etc are minimal and as others have said the amount of kit you need can be very small - most of what you buy will not be used after 2-2.5 years.

Childcare is the highest cost either in the cost of paying someone to do it for you or the cost of a parent not working.

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I am presuming most of this is childcare/cost of you/OH not working ? (oh yes I see your later post)
To OP:
Our nearly 2 year old DS eats mostly our food, perhaps his extras cost about £40 pcm (nappies- was in real nappies to 20 months, wipes, dried fruits, his milk/yogs) and then another maybe £30 max per month on clothes/toys/toddlers etc.
I buy his clothes second hand/cheaper store on trips south, toys the same or as birthday presents etc.
I expect as he ages he will cost more.
Re baby stuff you can get pretty much everything second hand (or even better freecycle), the only thing you really need new is car seats and mattresses (not cots though).
Good luck and remember you will get Child Benefit, perhaps some tax credits too.