2006-07-28 09:49:05 · 9 answers · asked by Christina F 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
XXXXXXXXXXXX a baby is very expensive, depends on how much you want to spead or how cheap you want to go. If you have limited funds and no job, Social Services is the way to go, they will take care of all your babies hospital needs and yours. Rent, foodstamps, formula, diapers, etc. If you are working and have limited funds, the thrift sore is the way to go for clothes because baby clothes are expensive and and a baby needs new clothes every month. The Family Dollar sells inexpensive diapers but they too get expensive when a baby uses at least 100 diapers a month. Formula is the killer so hopefully you are breast feeding. I think the cheapest is 7 dollars a can. Then there is babywipes which cost almost 2 bucks a pop. I have four kids and I couldn't have done it without my husband. In short a baby will cost you a few hundred a month at the least. XXXXXXXXXXX
2006-07-28 10:12:47 · answer #1 · answered by asoldierswife 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ok I have eight kids and the price is different for each one.
I have a 17 month old and for food, clothes, and diapers its around 100 dollars
The overall cost for food is 900 dollars a month, then you have to provide housing 1000 a month, 350 for utilities, 100 for phones, 100-150 for clothes, shoes, underwear, bras etc.
I have 6 girls and 3 of them are on their period so around 50 dollars a month for that kind of stuff...and for their makeup hair products shampoo etc around another 50 bucks.
Then theres gas, insurance, school costs, etc.
my kids are 20,18,14,12,11,10,3,17months
They are expensive but worth all the money in the world...money comes and goes but our investment in their lives is priceless
2006-07-28 17:05:27 · answer #2 · answered by tinker143 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diapers - $70 a month
Formula - $65 a month (enfamil or similac) until 4 or 5 months when it goes up to $100 a month $200 a month Nutramigen
Day Care - $200 a week until age 1 when it goes down to $150
Clothes - $500 a month - you know you can't resist!
Doctor Visits and Shots - $300 a month until age 1 when it goes down to $100 a vaccine round
Watching your flash you a pink all-gums smile: PRICELESS!
2006-07-28 16:54:23 · answer #3 · answered by Kathy S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sister spends anywhere from $100.00 - $120.00/month.
store brand formulas won't hurt the baby and if you can find a good store brand diapers they save you alot of money too. she uses pampers wipes and gets the refills only, toys , clothing and other small things here or there. she sticks to a tight budget and does save a little bit which helps with the gas money.
2006-07-28 17:03:54 · answer #4 · answered by itstime4anap 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babies cost more than one can imagine.... I'll give you my cost for diapers and formula knowing that I use generic brands.... Aprox. $150 just for diapers and formula, not to mention medicine, toys, car seats, walkers, crib, all the other stuff. Best wishes
2006-07-28 16:55:52 · answer #5 · answered by colorist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot! Add up the cost of disposable diapers, formula, clothes (they grow fast), babysitters, doctors visits. You can kiss your paycheck goodbye.
2006-07-28 16:54:06 · answer #6 · answered by lynda_is 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends on there age my son is 15 months and its like $750 a month....thats with out buying clothes and toys
2006-07-28 16:54:55 · answer #7 · answered by S H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can pick one up in Tiajuana for around 20 bucks.
2006-07-28 16:53:15 · answer #8 · answered by d.bombclock 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
too much and when they are heading for college you better start planning now (trust me)my son is going of to college in 3 weeks(OUCH$$$$$$$$$)
2006-07-28 16:54:30 · answer #9 · answered by Littlemiss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋