A newborn goes through clothes faster than Posh Spice. Before you know it that 0-3 month-sized BabyGro is toe-curlingly tight and sooo last week.

To find out exactly how much you can expect to spend in the first six months we looked at a case study.

After two boys Carole Langton was desperate for a girl, but when baby Fay was born she had nothing apart from a few unisex BabyGros to dress her in.

She almost went into the red...
... stocking up on pink. We did a breakdown of her spending. It makes harrowing reading, so pour yourself a calming cup of camomile and get out your credit cards.

• Baby Clothes
  6 Vests 0-3 months @ £5 for 2: £15
  3 Nighties 0-3 mths: £30
  Snow suit: £20 3 Dresses @ £20 each: £60
  6 Pairs Socks: £5
  2 Cardigans: £30
  3 Hats: £6
  4 Tights: £12
  2 Dresses 3-6 months: £40
  ... TOTAL: £218
  
• Essential Equipment
  Pram/carrycot/car seat: £630
  Crib: £90
  Bedding (most was left from the boys): £30
  Towels: £10
  Sponge and flannels: £3
  Nappies during the first month: £28
  Soft receiving blankets: £19
  Toiletries for 3 months approx: £15
  Bottles (for expressed milk): £8
  Mini steam sterilizer: £18
  ... TOTAL: £851
  
• Non-Essential - But Nice
  Sling: £28 Sheepskin: £40
  Baby bouncer/rocker: £45
  Toys (mainly presents from big brothers): £50
  Breast pump: £45
  Nipple shields (saved my life!!): £8
  Muslin squares: £10
  Bath: £10
  Nappy bin: £19
  Night light : £28
  ... TOTAL: £283
• Plus Presents - Free!
  Cot mobile
  6 Vests 3-6 months (needed after 8 weeks)
  6 BabyGros 3-6 months
  1 dress
  Lots of hand-knitted cardigans
  ... GRAND TOTAL: £1,352

Disclaimer While every effort has been taken to ensure accuracy at time of publication, this information may be subject to change.

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