The Cost of a Baby - Budget Goals

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Like everything else in our life, we are planning to keep this baby as frugal as possible. For the last couple years, I have been working on an Amazon Wish List where I would collect products I liked for our theoretical, future baby. So when I found out Minion was on the way, I reevaluated that list and narrowed it down to what we absolutely would need versus what would just be nice.

While we hope to have a baby shower, I don't plan to register anywhere outside of that list and I want to operate under the theory that we will need to buy all our necessities. So with that, here is what we plan to spend on little Minion during his/her first year of life :)

Goals inspired by this List

Total (Retail Without Gifts) = $1945

Crib, Mattress, Dresser, Rocker = $150

Dresser and Rocker on hand

Dream on Me Mini Crib & Mattress = $150

Diapers & Wipes = $500

4 bumGenius Freetime All-In-One One-Size Hook & Loop Closure Cloth Diapers= $79.80

2 Swaddlebees Newborn Simplex All In One Diapers= 33.90

4 All In One AIO Snap One Size Cloth Diaper by Mommy's Touch= $51.96

4 GoGreen Champ® One Size Cloth Pocket Diaper= $58.68

2 Bumkins All-In-One Cloth Diaper= $33.90

4 All In One AIO Velcro One Size Cloth Diaper by Mommy's Touch= $51.96

2 Thirsties Duo All In One Snap, Polka Dance, Two= $33.50

DIY Wipes = $20

BumGenius Diaper Sprayer = $50

Pail, Liner, and Wet Bag = $40

Bedding & Decor = $100

Fabric on hand for curtains and rocker cushions

DIY Artwork & Decor - $32

3 American Baby Company 100% Cotton Value Jersey Knit Porta-Crib Sheet= $20.97

2 American Baby Company Waterproof fitted Quilted Portable/Mini Crib Mattress Pad Cover= $29.98

BreathableBaby Breathable Mesh Liner for Portable and Cradle Cribs= $16.99

Baby Clothes = $200

$1 onesies @ Thrift Stores

Hand-me-downs

Maternity Clothes = $250

Bras & Underwear

Jeans

Tees

Skirt

Belly Bands - DIY

Hand-me-downs

Nursery Items, High Chair, Toys = $220

Rug = $50

Ikea High Chair = $20

Misc Toys, Potty, etc = $75

Palette shelves = on hand

Contoured Changing Pad = $20

Pack n' Play (used) = $50

Stroller, Car Seats, Carrier = $325

Moby Wrap = $50

Beco Baby Carrier Gemini = $130

Umbrella Stroller = $15

Cushy Straps = $5

Car Seat Head Support = $10

Safety 1st Alpha Elite Convertible Car Seat= $105

Neck Pillow = $10

Mealtime = $100

Ice Cube Tray = $1

Dr. Sears Nibble Tray, Yellow/Green, 12 Months= $7.99

Munchkin 6-Pack Soft-Tip Infant Spoons= $4.99

Baby Food Containers- Sprout Cups - Reusable Stackable Storage Cups with Tray and Dry-erase Marker - 100% BPA Free= $14.95

Boon Saucer Edgelesss Stayput Divider Plate= $13.99

Little Green Pouch (4-pack)= $19.99

My Brest Friend = $35

Misc = $100

Burp Cloths, Bibs, Tub, etc...