The Cost of Having a Baby in the First Year

HOW MUCH WII YOUR BOBY COST IN THE FIRST YEAR 2 Did you know that a baby could cost as much as £7,200 or as little as £1,600 in their first year alone?' Having a baby is one of life's greatest joys. Here's what to expect from the first year. AVERAGE COSTS OF FIRST-YEAR BABY ESSENTIALS:? This number is DOCTOR VISITS subject to change depending on services. Up to four visits for immunizations, evaluations and routine checkups in the first year of your baby's life: £48 throughout the first year. Depending on the type of clothing you dress your baby in, this number could CLOTHES dramatically change! Colourful rompers, nappies and socks: £444! The average child will use NAPPIES 2,700 nappies in the first year alone. Cloth nappies: £84 Disposable nappies: £301 CAR SEATS Infant Car Seat: £100 Did you know if you take your car seat to the hospital or police station they will check to see how secure it is for you? ВАВУ ON BOARD CRIB Crib (one-time cost) £150 10 These numbers will change dramatically if you choose to FORMULA & FOOD breastfeed. Formula & Food: £935 ACCESSORIES You have all Baby Wipes: £180 Pacifiers: £4 the essentials, but what about the Baby Nail Clippers: £2 Mobile: £15 pacifiers? BC MOMMY CAFFEINE TREATS You have a baby now. You're tired and you are definitely going to need a boost! Coffee (home-brewing): £360 over the course of a year! Tea (preparing at home): £335 References 1 Babyexpert.com, (2012, June 6). What's the real cost of having a baby? Retrieved August 27, 2014 from http://www.babyexpert.com/baby/newborn/whats-the-real-cost-of-having-a-baby/6208.html 2 Babycenter.com (2014). First-year baby costs calculator. Retrieved August 27, 2014 from http://www.babycenter.com/baby-cost-calculator POUNDS to POCKET