First-Year Baby Costs Calculator

Your baby's first year cost: $10,206

Ongoing Costs

Childcare

I won't be paying for regular childcare.
Help me estimate. I'll use a:
  x  months
I know exactly. I'll spend: $ per month x months
I'll use an occasional babysitter: $ per month x 12 months

Diapering

I'll be using x 12 months
Wipes $ per month x 12 months

Feeding

I plan to breastfeed: $0 per month x 12 months
Formula: I'll spend $ per month x months
Solid foods: I'll spend $ per month x months

Clothing

I'll probably spend   $ per month x 12 months

Savings for College
I'll try to save   $ per month x 12 months

First Aid
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Toiletries
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Toys/Books/Media
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Subtotal of Ongoing Costs: $8,148
 

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 $417

  item (typical price range) estimated cost
Infant car seat ($60 - $150) $
Convertible car seat ($80 - $300) $
Basic stroller ($70 - $900) $
Double stroller ($100 - $300) $
"Snap-on" stroller frame ($40 - $90) $
Jogging stroller ($100 - $300) $
Play yard ($59 - $150) $
Baby backpack ($40 - $300) $
Front carrier ($25 - $120) $
Sling or wrap carrier ($29 - $60) $
Diaper bag ($25 - $200) $
 

Activity Equipment $90

  item (typical price range) estimated cost
Swing ($85 - $120) $
Bouncer/bouncy seat ($30 - $70) $
Activity center ($70 - $80) $
Play mat/gym ($25 - $80) $
Doorway jumper ($30 - $40) $
 

Nursery $693

  item (typical price range) estimated cost
Crib ($120 - $850) $
Changing table ($80 - $250) $
Glider or rocker ($189 - $600) $
Bassinet ($50 - $260) $
Co-sleeper ($130 - $200) $
Hamper ($20 - $60) $
Basic bedding and blankets $
Coordinated crib bedding set ($50 - $600) $
Mobile ($20 - $55) $
Dresser ($80 - $500) $
Lamp ($24 - $70) $
Decorations $
Crib mattress ($60 - $140) $
Baby monitor ($40 - $60) $
 

Feeding$234

  item (typical price range) estimated cost
Bottles and nipples $
Highchair ($60 - $250) $
Utensils $
Plates and bowls $
Cups and sippy cups $
Burp cloths (6) $
Bottle brush (2) $
Bibs (10) $
 

Breastfeeding $177

  item (typical price range) estimated cost
Electric breast pump ($150 - $350) $
Manual breast pump $
Milk storage bags, breast pads, extra breast shields, ice packs $
Nursing bras (3) $
Nursing pillow ($24 - $44) $
 

Bathing/Grooming$49

  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$398

  item (typical price range) estimated cost
Childproofing supplies $
Safety gates (2) $
Diaper pail $
Diaper pail refills (16) $
Pacifiers (6) $
Humidifier ($29 - $69) $
Birth announcements (50) $
Baby book or scrapbook ($12 - $40) $
Photo printing costs $
Miscellaneous $
Subtotal of One-Time Costs: $2,058

Your baby's first year cost: $10,206