First Year Baby Catalog

By: Morgan Cheyenne Strumski3/1/10

http://www.babycenter.com/babyCostCalculator.htm?intcmp=pulldown_precon_textlink_baby-costs

Outgoing Costs

• Child Care:• I wont be using regular childcare. Most likely an occasional baby sitter,

averaging $20-$30 per sitting. • Monthly costs of diapers and wiper per months: $90-$100. • I will try to breastfeed for a while, and I will also be switching up between

formulas ($100+) and solids (50+) per 6 months. • I will want my child to be fashionable, so I will most likely be spending

$100+ per month on baby clothes and accessories. • I will try to save $45 per each month for my Childs college fund. • Medicine and first aid, may vary $25+ per month.• Toiletries $25+ per month.• Toys/Books/Media will vary $40+ each month.

Gear

• Infant car seat: ($60-$150)• Convertible car seat: ($80-$300)• Basic stroller: ($70+)• “Snap on” stroller frame: ($40-$90)• Jogging stroller: ($100-$300) * I intend on continuing running.*• Play Yard: ($50-$150)• Baby Backpack: ($40+)• Diaper Bag: ($25+)

Activity Equip.

• Swing: $85-$120+• Bouncer/Bouncy Seat: $30-$70• Activity Center: $70-$80• Play Mat/Gym: $25-$80• Doorway Jumper: $40

Nursery• Crib: $120+