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It seems like everything these days is expensive, and having a baby is no exception.
The good news is tiny babies don’t need a ton of stuff.
How much does it cost to give birth?
That said, costs do vary by delivery jot down.
Here’s what you might expect to spend.
Don’t fret if you’re free to’t afford one on the higher end of the range.
All car seats sold in the United States have to meet the exact samesafety standards.
Stroller
Infants need a sturdy, supportivestrollerthat fully reclines (a must for a newborn).
These start around $100, but luxe models can go up to about $1,000.
This style is smaller, lighter and easier to push around.
Budget options start around $70, with most models costing between $150 and $250.
Low-tech options like baby mats or cushions can cost as little as $30.
Thinking about ababy swing?
Base models start around $70, but many cost between $120 and $150.
Learn some ways tosave on diapers here.
Cloth diapersfrom a diaper service are comparable.
Some formulations for babies with specific dietary needs can cost quite a bit more.
Planning to buy jarred baby food once solids get added to the menu?
You’ll still need to pay for the ingredients, but infant serving sizes are pretty small!
Spot a secondhand crib for significantly less?
So it’s a cost you’re free to potentially defer until after giving birth.
Child care costs
Day care or nanny costswill eat up the biggest piece of your budget pie.
Clothing and other miscellaneous costs
All those teeny-tiny, utterly adorable outfits add up.
And then there’sbaby gearlike a bouncy seat, activity center anddiaper pailto consider.
The good news: Friends and family will most likely fill your nursery with those kinds of gifts.
To encourage that trend (and ease your baby budget burden), take advantage ofbaby registries.
Then fill in the gaps with garage sale finds and consignment store buys.
Finally, think of ways (big and small) to cut corners andgenerate extra cash for baby expenses.
