Cost of Raising a Child Worksheet

Cost of Raising a Child - 1 Year

Before the Baby Arrives

-          Monthly Checkups: $

-          Delivery of baby at hospital: $

-          Car seat to take the baby home: $

o   Total: $

Nursery Items

-          Crib: $

-          Crib mattress: $

-          Changing table: $

-          Changing table pads (2): $

o   Total: $

Health/Safety Items

-          Thermometer: $

-          Toothbrush: $

-          Baby Monitor: $

-          Baby Bathtub: $

-          Baby Powder: $

-          Baby Oil: $

-          Baby Gates: $

-          Drawer, latches, outlet covers: $

-          Medicine Droppers: $

o   Total: $

Diapers

-          Diaper bag: $

-          Diapers (Disposable): $

-          Baby wipes: $

o   Total: $

Feeding the Baby - choose Breastfeeding or  Bottle (6 months)

Breastfeeding

-          Breast Pump: $

-          Nursing Bra: $

-          Storage bags/bottles: $

-          Burp Clothes (12): $

o   Total: $

Bottle Fed

-          38 oz cans of formula (60): $

-          Feeding bottles: $

-          Burp Clothes (12): $

o   Total: $

Baby Food (6 months)

-          High Chair: $

-          Bibs: $

-          Baby Food: $

o   Total: $

Clothing

-          Baby clothes: $

Child Care

-          Child care (28 weeks): $

Grand Total: ________________