HAVING A BABY ON A BUDGET
The costs of having a baby can quickly add up so it is important to start budgeting as soon as you start planning a family or know you are pregnant.
Upfront costs can include:
- Maternity clothes
- Baby clothes and nappies
- Bottles and formula
- Cot (including a mattress, sheets and blankets)
- Change table
- Pram
- Car seat
YOU CAN HELP KEEP THE COSTS UNDER CONTROL BUY DOING THE FOLLOWING:
- Buying second-hand goods
- Check garage sales
- Visit charity shops
- Joining groups on social media where parents are selling or giving away items
- Find out the retail price of new items so that you get a good deal and make sure items are safe before you buy them
- Family and friends might also have items they can lend you or hand-me-downs they can give you