Checklist: Baby Budget

Whether it's a one-time purchase or a monthly cost, here's where you'll spend.

Here's a list of major purchases and investments over the first year -- estimate how much you'll fork over for each to come up with a rough answer to your question. And remember... the amount you plan to spend doesn't always match up with the amount you actually spend.

One-Time expenses:

[ ] Nursery decorating/remodeling:

[ ] Crib:

[ ] Crib mattress:

[ ] Bedding and accessories:

[ ] Dresser:

[ ] Rocking chair:

[ ] Changing table:

[ ] Baby monitor:

[ ] Playpen, bouncy chair or walker:

[ ] Safety gates:

[ ] Baby bathtub:

[ ] High chair:

[ ] Bottles:

[ ] Pump:

[ ] Nursing clothes:

[ ] Medicine kit:

[ ] Stroller:

[ ] Baby carrier/sling:

[ ] Car seat:

[ ] Diaper bag:

[ ] Maternity leave salary loss:

[ ] Writing/rewriting will:

Monthly expenses:

[ ] Diapers:

[ ] Formula and food:

[ ] Clothes:

[ ] Toys:

[ ] Photo film and developing:

[ ] Extra laundry costs (water, electricity, detergent):

[ ] Child care:

[ ] Life insurance for you and your partner:

[ ] Medical insurance:

[ ] Disability insurance:

[ ] Medical bills (uncovered and co-pays):

[ ] College/education savings:

[ ] Contribution to savings:

-- Paula Kashtan

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This is a good list to get a general idea of what you'll need, especially 1st time moms. It helped me put into perspective all the stuff we'll need that we didn't think about! It would be helpful to have some rough estimates of how much everything will cost. I understand that many of these things will vary widely in price but it would still be helpful IMO.

by UAbride31007

hello, dad to be here... do you have a detailed budget tracker with an estimator for number of diapers and wipes to be used? thanks!! -Albert

by saraalbert

This has a list of specific dollar amounts and estimated quantities.

by brinderson

I suppose it would help to include the link. http://pregnant.thebump.com/getting-pregnant/fertility-ovulation/articles/advice-for-saving-up-for-a-baby.aspx

by brinderson