Budgeting for Baby's First Year

The cost of having a baby may be higher than you think. I will list all the costs and offer you some ideas to budget for your baby’s first year. 

Birth

Birth doula: $1000-$2000

Vaginal birth with health insurance: Call your insurance company for details

Vaginal birth without health insurance: $ 15,000

C-section birth with health insurance: Call your insurance company for details

C-section birth without health insurance: $20,000

Homebirth: $3000-4000 (Your health insurance may cover 10~90%)

Birth Center: $4000-$5000(Your health insurance may cover 10~90%)

Postpartum

Postpartum Doula: $40-60/ hour

Postpartum personal trainer: $60-$120/ hour

Physical therapy treatments (12-24 visits): $120 / visit

(Your health insurance may cover 10~90%)

Massage Therapy Treatments (40 visits): $100/visit

(Your health insurance may cover 10~90%)

Lactation Consultant: $200 / visit ((Your health insurance may cover 10~90%)

Childcare

Nanny/ Babysitter: $15-30 / hour

Day Care: $1500-$3000 / month

Feeding

Electric breast Pump: $200

Manual breast pump(2) : $40

Formula: $150/ month

Solid food: $100/ month

Milk storage bags: $20

Nipple Shields: $20

Nipple shells: $20

Nipple Corrector: $10

Ice/heat packs: $15

Nursing bras(2): $50

Nursing covers: $20

Nursing pillows: $40

Nursery Glider: $ 200

Supplemental Nursing System: $18

Lactation massager /brush: $30

Bottles and nipples: $60

Highchair: $120

Sterilizer: $100

Burp cloths: $10

Bibs: $15

Pacifier: $10

Diapers: $70/month

Diaper pail: $50

Diaper pail refills :$10/month

Bath

Baby towel with hood: $20

bathtub（2）:$ 50

washcloths/towels: $40

Bath Mat: $30

Baby brush, comb and nail clipper: $30

Nasal aspirator: $30

Baby oil/ lotion/ cream: $10/pc

Baby soap/shampoo: $8

Thermometer:$40

Transportation

Infant Car Seats: $40

Convertible Car Seats:$150

Car mirror: $40

Stroller:$200

Jogging stroller:$100

Front carrier:$30-100

Sling or wrap carrier: $40