The budget for Baby

Depending on the capabilities of each, the budget needed to care for babies vary enormously. If it is certain that it is a substantial additional cost, some tips to limit your spending.

The cost of equipment necessary

Furniture
The essentials: bed, cradle, wardrobe or dresser, and changing table.

Small budget = EUR 450
Average budget = € 1000
Comfortable budget = € 2000


Walks and outings

Essentials: the stroller, bouncer, baby carrier and car seat.

Small budget = EUR 220
Average budget = EUR 600
Comfortable budget = EUR 1200

Toilet

The essential: the bathtub or the bouncer, bath and toiletries, the thermometer, the brush, scissors ...

Small budget = EUR 40
Average budget = EUR 60
Budget comfortable = 85 euros

Care

The essentials: diapers and skin care products.

Small budget = 65 euros / month
Average budget = 90 euros / month
Budget comfortable = 120 euros / month


Food

Essentials:

If breastfeeding: breastfeeding bra, nursing pads, nursing pillow and pump.

Small budget = € 70
Average budget = EUR 100
Budget comfortable = 160 euros

Not breastfeeding: baby bottles, sterilizers, milk and water.
Small budget = 100 euros (including milk and water 70 euros / month)
Average budget = 180 euros (including milk and water 90 euros / month)
Budget comfortable = 320 euros (including milk and water 120 euros / month)

Clothes

Essentials: linen (sheets, towels, bibs ...) and clothes.
Small budget = EUR 650
Average budget = € 1500
Comfortable budget = € 2200

Toys

The essentials: what you like! Do not forget the blanket!
Small budget = EUR 120
Average budget = EUR 250
Comfortable budget = EUR 400

Health

Essentials: vaccines and medicines to treat all minor ailments

On average 120 euros in the first year of the baby.

Care costs

Depending on the type of care chosen, resources, tax deductions and financial support (premium at birth, basic allowance ...).

Of course, the budget for baby may still increase depending on the work required to install his room, decoration, etc. ...

The budget tips

Of course, these budgets are established on the basis of new prices. Have you thought about how to buy (much) cheaper? You can first make deposits, sales and bric-a-brac in your area where you're more likely to find such furniture ... for almost nothing! Also consider offering overstocks factory brand new equipment at bargain prices. Also use the Internet and private sales that allow again to buy new at low prices. The ads are also good ways to find happiness without much pay. Finally, all this is without counting the baby gifts by which you crumble, and the ability to borrow from the cousin who has 3 children that pretty yellow body that you like ...