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
