First-Year Baby Costs Calculator

ByDr. Ritika Shah image Dr. Ritika ShahBDS, CLClinkedin_iconSpecialty:Dental and General Health, LactationExperience:10 years

Dr. Ritika Shah is a certified lactation counsellor (CLC) fromiNational Health Care Academy, Singaporeand a dental surgeon with more than seven years of clinical experience across various cities in India. She did her ...more

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Your baby's first year will cost: $


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Ongoing Costs

Childcare
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xmonths
I know exactly. I'll spend:$ per monthxmonths
I'll use an occasional babysitter:$ per monthx12months

Diapering
I'll be usingx12months
Wipes$ per monthx12months


Feeding
I plan to breastfeed: $0 per month
Formula: I'll spend$ per monthxmonths
Solid foods: I'll spend$ per monthxmonths

Clothing
I'll probably spend$ per monthx12months

Savings for College
I'll try to save$ per monthx12months

Medicine/First Aid
I'll probably spend$ per monthx12months

Toiletries
I'll probably spend$ per monthx12months

Toys/Books/Media
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Subtotal of Ongoing Costs:$
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One-Time Costs

We've checked the things we think you'll need -- but please make adjustments based on what you plan to buy and how much you expect to spend.

Gear $
item (typical price range) estimated cost
Infant car seat($50 - $300) $
Convertible car seat($80 - $500) $
Basic stroller($150 - $1200) $
"Snap-on" stroller frame($25 - $600) $
Jogging stroller($100 - $500) $
Play yard($25 - $500) $
Baby backpack($15 - $400) $
Front carrier($25 - $120) $
Sling or wrap carrier($20 - $150) $
Diaper bag($25 - $200) $


Activity Equipment $
item (typical price range) estimated cost
Swing($50 - $200) $
Bouncer/bouncy seat($30 - $70) $
Activity center($15 - $200) $
Play mat/gym($15 - $100) $
Doorway jumper($5 - $60) $


Nursery $
item (typical price range) estimated cost
Crib($50 - $1200) $
Changing table($25 - $900) $
滑翔机或rocker($25 - $500) $
Bassinet($30 - $800) $
Co-sleeper($100 - $400) $
Hamper($25 - $200) $
Basic bedding and blankets $
Coordinated crib bedding set($50 - $300) $
Mobile($10 - $110) $
Dresser($50 - $800) $
Lamp($10 - $100) $
Decorations $
Crib mattress $
Baby monitor($25 - $200) $


Feeding $
item (typical price range) estimated cost
Bottles and nipples $
Highchair($50 - $400) $
Utensils $
Plates and bowls $
Cups and sippy cups $
Burp cloths $
Bottle brush $
Bibs $


Breastfeeding $
item (typical price range) estimated cost
Electric breast pump($30 - $120) $
Manual breast pump $
Milk storage bags, breast pads, extra breast shields, ice packs $
Nursing bras (3) $
Nursing pillow($15 - $80) $


Bathing/Grooming $
item (typical price range) estimated cost
Baby towel with hood (2) $
Infant bathtub $
Tub for older baby $
Baby washcloths (5) $
Brush and comb $
Baby nail clippers $


Other $
item (typical price range) estimated cost
Childproofing supplies $
Safety gates (2)($15 - $250) $
Diaper pail $
Diaper pail refills $
Pacifiers (6) $
Humidifier($15 - $90) $
Birth announcements $
Baby book or scrapbook $
Photo printing costs $
Miscellaneous $
Subtotal of One-Time Costs: $

Your baby's first year will cost: $

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