Budgeting for Baby's First Year
- Heng Ma
- May 6, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 29, 2020
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%)
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
Bedroom
Baby Clothes: $50/month
Crib: $200
Bassinet/Co-sleeper :$150
Mattress/mattress pad:$100
Bedding and blankets: $120
Changing table: $150
Baby monitor:$50
Hamper:$40
Mobile:$45
Nightlight: $50
Dresser:$200
Decorations: $200
Swing、Bouncer、Rocker: $100
Doorway jumper:$30
Humidifier:$60
White noise machine: $20
Photos
Scrapbook :$30
Newborn Photography: $800
Birth announcements: $1/pc
Medical and Health care: $100/month
Education savings: $100/month
Entertainment
Books/Music/DVD: $50/month
Toys:$40/month
Childcare Training/ Swimming classes: $100
Playmat/gym: $50
Activity center: $100
Childproofing Kit: $20
Safety gates: $50
Thanks for reading. Would you please let me know which ones are important for you? Which are not so important? What kind of cost is unnecessary for you?
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
I believe all parents are looking forward to growing together with your babies. Please get ready for the first year financially before your pregnancy.
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