2006-11-29 04:11:59 · 15 answers · asked by MEEE 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
At first, just the cost of diapers and clothes. If you are nursing the milk is free :)
2006-11-29 04:14:48 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no "round a bout" number per month that it costs to raise a baby. Babies are unpredictable. You may be going fine one month and the next thing you know is that your baby is sick and needs medicine, that maybe insurance doesn't cover, or maybe baby gets diarrhea, and you by twice as many diapers. It is not all that expensive to raise a baby when your looking at it in months, however, the formula (if not breastfeeding), diapers, wipes and other baby necessities do add up.
If I had to guess what it cost me each month with my children I would have to say that after breastfeeding, I spent approximately $100 - $150/month, but as they each got older and required more substantial food, it started to cost more and more. Now they are 4 and 10 and eat me out of house and home.
2006-11-29 12:24:20 · answer #2 · answered by Mrs. Wizard 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends on alot of things. You HAVE to always factor in formula if not breastfeeding, diapers, wipes and medical care. Then there are items that are needed that can be pricey like a crib, a carseat, clothing etc. As they get older, it costs more. I would say at least a few hundred a month on average.
It costs the average family $170,000 for a child until the child is 18
2006-11-29 12:19:00 · answer #3 · answered by KathyS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like everyone else said, it depends. If you are a stay at home mom that is supported by a spouse, then the spouse has to factor in the cost of rent/mortgage, utilities, usually transportation to and from doctor's visits. Medical insurance is another factor. If your spouse's job covers that you're lucky. If you are on your own, then you have to consider all of the above plus the cost of childcare which is extremely high. Personally, I think people should wait to have children until they are financially stable enough to support them. I'm not saying that you have to be well off, but you do need medical insurance and the other necessities so that your child doens't have to suffer.
2006-11-29 12:22:11 · answer #4 · answered by karen W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends, I guess it changes with every baby and according their age. I have second daughter, she is almost 3 mo and she cost almost nothing. But because - I have ALL the stuff after my first daughter (who's 3 now ) including clothes (they are born same month so seasonally it fits) and I'm breastfeeding so the only think I buy so far it's diapers and wipes.
But there's very good article called "Ringing Up Baby:What Infants Really Cost" in October issue of Money Magazine, I think you can look it up at CNNMoney.com
2006-11-29 12:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by aaja 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well lets take a new born assuming you have clothes and everything for them.
Food- about $22.00 a week for a big can of formula
Diapers-about $10 a week for a bag of $40
Baby soap, powder, and lotion- $10 monthly
That comes to about $138
then you have to factor in new clothes every 3 months, pacifiers about $4 a pack, new bottles about $5 a pck, other food when they start eating that $.99 a 2 pack, doctors visits, and so forth.
2006-11-29 12:19:23 · answer #6 · answered by Lucky Charm 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Are you kidding? There are so many things to factor into that question. Daycare costs, home costs, food, diapers, transportation. If they are a "special needs" child, Extra daycare costs, medical equipment, medical visits, clothing. You need to de-generalize the question a bit to get a sincere answer.
2006-11-29 12:16:38 · answer #7 · answered by valerie s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can be almost free if you need it to be. Breastfeeding is almost free and cloth diapers are really cheap. We did that and the government gives us more in child tax credit than it actually costs us to raise the baby.
2006-11-29 15:45:13 · answer #8 · answered by AerynneC 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That all depends on where you live, are you smart enough to breast feed, can you get to thrifts store where things are cheaper, does your baby eat food, how many diapers do you use. There are more things than these to equate but i am out of time.
2006-11-29 12:17:10 · answer #9 · answered by picture 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to brest feed than it will be about 1500 a month if you are not than it will be close to 1600 but that includes day care and if you need clothes it will be more.... my friend just had a baby last month but she gets help from the state and her family gave a her a huge babyshower and she dosent use day care yet so its about 200 a month for dippers
2006-11-29 12:16:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋