Finance
Feature: Budgeting For Baby
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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