How much to budget for a baby?

[ladymoreta]

Believe it or not people end up giving you baby toys if you get to know people in your new area.

Yes, this! A few weeks into my temp job before I had my first, a coworker I barely knew was thrilled that I wanted her old baby clothes. I got boy clothes for up through 2T! Now I know why she was so thrilled. Used baby stuff is like fruitcake - no one wants it!

[metroguy]

i calculated food and diapers were about $5 to $7 per day depending on bf/diapers. other stuff like crib/clothes, you should get used. babies spit/soil clothes like crazy. no point in getting new. surprisingly, kids were cheaper when they're younger. now that my kids are older--they're costing me at least 5k each a yr--and that's just in activities/school.

[Cinderella]

Sure LadyFoot if it all works out. One thing I've learned from growing up in a big family is that little babies don't need much. They're happy with second hand stuff and plastic bottles for toys because they're tiny and don't know the difference. You can get away with garage sale toys and other used items and they won't know the difference when they're little. It's when they start getting older and more conscious that it becomes an issue.

[LadyFoot]

Hey- let us know where you matched when you are ready! We might have a member in your new area! Hope all went well today!!

I will! I'd prefer to post the location in the private forums, but I haven't hit my 100 posts yet. Looking forward to getting to know everyone in more detail when I make it to the "other side"!

[diggitydot]

I will! I'd prefer to post the location in the private forums, but I haven't hit my 100 posts yet. Looking forward to getting to know everyone in more detail when I make it to the "other side"!

Once you get there, you'll appreciate the candor AND added privacy -- promise.

Congrats on matching!

[moonlight]

Yes, this! A few weeks into my temp job before I had my first, a coworker I barely knew was thrilled that I wanted her old baby clothes. I got boy clothes for up through 2T! Now I know why she was so thrilled. Used baby stuff is like fruitcake - no one wants it!

that is so true!!

[moonlight]

I will! I'd prefer to post the location in the private forums, but I haven't hit my 100 posts yet. Looking forward to getting to know everyone in more detail when I make it to the "other side"!

Your long over due! Just a few more and we'll see ya over there!