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I am doing a project in health called baby cost analysis. We are trying to find out how much it costs to take care of a child for the first year of life. I need a few ideas of what to put in. (like what foods, how many diapers you use, how much you spend on clothes that year, what furniture you buy, etc.) If you could help me out I would really appreciate it! Thank you!
Answer
Well i'd have to think about that actually! i have 4 kids, so ill just give you a run down of the starter supplies i got and then how much food, diapers and clothes i bought in ONE months time for just ONE child.
starter stuff-
12 oneses- pack of 4 cost $8
12 pack of socks- $4
12 jumpers 3 pack of jumpers-$8-$12
12 footless sleepers, 3 pack of footless sleepers- $8
4 blankets- $10 a piece
12 recieving blankets i used as burp clothes, 4 pack-$8-$10
baby nail clippers-$2
snot getter (that blue thing you suck snot out of noses with)-$1
Crib-$400
dresser-$250
change table-$250
towels-$10 for nice ones, $3 for regular towels (which i prefer)
baby hangers- 6 pack-$4
baby tub (if wanted)-$12-15
Stroller-$150-$350
portable travel crib-$150-$250
Carseat-$60-200, plus a forward facing seat at age 2 $100-$300, and finally a booster chair for older child, around $40-$80
The occasional purchases-
baby tylenol-$10
baby motrin-$10
mylicon-$10
baby lotion-$5
and other medications- orajel, teething tabs, teething rings, little noses, little tummies (and all medications w/the brand name Little _fill in the blank_)- ranging in price from $2-$10
toys during age appropriate times- anywhere from $5 to $40
Clothing purchased every other month or every 4 months during growth spurts-$150-$300
monthly purchases-
Diapers- 4-6 packs of diapers per month- $10-$15 a piece
Baby shampoo-$5 a bottle
Baby wash-$5 a bottle
Baby food- usually 50-60 cents per jar, when buying around 12-14 jars twice a month
baby cereal-$2-4 per box
baby juices-$5 for a 4 pack
baby snacks-$2-4 per box
Perscription medications when sick-
yearly around $50-$150
and omg there's just so much more when you consider trips needing extra things like smaller travel strollers, diaper bags, special snacks that are travel size or packaged better for travel, shoes when they start walking and it's cold (mine dont wear shoes in the summer unless we are at the park), replacement toys that get lost, replacement socks that get eaten in the dryer, LOL, birthday gifts, holidays, etc.
I don't even want to think about how much i've spent on my 4 children over the last 13 yrs! i just might pass out!
oh btw- i didn't include formula which might be around $150-$200 per month, because i breast fed mine...so should i have included my own nursing clothes? oh well.
Well i'd have to think about that actually! i have 4 kids, so ill just give you a run down of the starter supplies i got and then how much food, diapers and clothes i bought in ONE months time for just ONE child.
starter stuff-
12 oneses- pack of 4 cost $8
12 pack of socks- $4
12 jumpers 3 pack of jumpers-$8-$12
12 footless sleepers, 3 pack of footless sleepers- $8
4 blankets- $10 a piece
12 recieving blankets i used as burp clothes, 4 pack-$8-$10
baby nail clippers-$2
snot getter (that blue thing you suck snot out of noses with)-$1
Crib-$400
dresser-$250
change table-$250
towels-$10 for nice ones, $3 for regular towels (which i prefer)
baby hangers- 6 pack-$4
baby tub (if wanted)-$12-15
Stroller-$150-$350
portable travel crib-$150-$250
Carseat-$60-200, plus a forward facing seat at age 2 $100-$300, and finally a booster chair for older child, around $40-$80
The occasional purchases-
baby tylenol-$10
baby motrin-$10
mylicon-$10
baby lotion-$5
and other medications- orajel, teething tabs, teething rings, little noses, little tummies (and all medications w/the brand name Little _fill in the blank_)- ranging in price from $2-$10
toys during age appropriate times- anywhere from $5 to $40
Clothing purchased every other month or every 4 months during growth spurts-$150-$300
monthly purchases-
Diapers- 4-6 packs of diapers per month- $10-$15 a piece
Baby shampoo-$5 a bottle
Baby wash-$5 a bottle
Baby food- usually 50-60 cents per jar, when buying around 12-14 jars twice a month
baby cereal-$2-4 per box
baby juices-$5 for a 4 pack
baby snacks-$2-4 per box
Perscription medications when sick-
yearly around $50-$150
and omg there's just so much more when you consider trips needing extra things like smaller travel strollers, diaper bags, special snacks that are travel size or packaged better for travel, shoes when they start walking and it's cold (mine dont wear shoes in the summer unless we are at the park), replacement toys that get lost, replacement socks that get eaten in the dryer, LOL, birthday gifts, holidays, etc.
I don't even want to think about how much i've spent on my 4 children over the last 13 yrs! i just might pass out!
oh btw- i didn't include formula which might be around $150-$200 per month, because i breast fed mine...so should i have included my own nursing clothes? oh well.
How expensive is it to have a dog?
dumblover1
I am trying to convince my mother that I am a responsible enough to take care of a dog. Does any one know like are they a hassle, and are they that expensive?
Answer
Yes, dogs are a hassle and Yes they are quite expensive.
Cost of ownership for one year:
$50-150 for annual healthy vet check and vaccines
$300-960 for food ($25-80 per month (depending on size and energy requirements of dog) for a good quality dog food)
$5-30 for liscensing depending on your local liscensing fees and whether your dog is intact or not
$100-400 for heartworm and flea preventative (depending on size)
You're looking at $450-$1600 per year absolute bare minimum to take care of one healthy adult dog. The huge variance is because the cost of living in some areas is higher than others and food, heartworm, and flea preventative is going to vary drastically from tiny toy breeds to giant breeds. That doesn't include toys, emergency vet visits, chronic health problems, acute health problems, or treats. A dog with allergies for example could require an additional $10-100/month in medication depending on the severity of the allergies and the size of the dog. Emergency vet care (puppy accidentally swallowed your sock, ate a pill someone dropped on the floor, escaped from the back yard because someone left the gate open, etc) rarely costs less than $250 and often costs $800-2000.
It also doesn't include the original purchase price of the dog, which can vary from free (and free dogs frequently end up costing the most in vet bills) to thousands of dollars. Or spay/neuter, which can sometimes be included in the purchase price (such as a dog from rescue) or can cost an additional $80-200. Or puppy office exams and vaccines (which can be from $30-100 at 8, 12, and 16 weeks). Or the cost of training, which can vary widely in cost from fairly inexpensive or even free classes at your local shelter or animal welfare agency to $80-100 for a 6-8 week group class to thousands of dollars.
For most people, the hassle and financial expenses associated with owning a dog are a small price to pay for the pleasure that their dog brings them. But, if you are a child living at home, then you have to consider that when you go off to college or move out and start your own life you will most likely have to leave your dog at home because of college rules or struggling just to feed and care for yourself and your mom will be the one who then has to deal with the hassle and expense of owning "your" dog, at least for a few years. If your mom doesn't feel the same way about dogs as you do, then it is the dog that ultimately suffers as it will most likely become neglected or resented. Some parents when saddled with a dog they got "for the kids" will even go so far as to dump the poor dog at the pound as soon as the kids move out of the house.
Yes, dogs are a hassle and Yes they are quite expensive.
Cost of ownership for one year:
$50-150 for annual healthy vet check and vaccines
$300-960 for food ($25-80 per month (depending on size and energy requirements of dog) for a good quality dog food)
$5-30 for liscensing depending on your local liscensing fees and whether your dog is intact or not
$100-400 for heartworm and flea preventative (depending on size)
You're looking at $450-$1600 per year absolute bare minimum to take care of one healthy adult dog. The huge variance is because the cost of living in some areas is higher than others and food, heartworm, and flea preventative is going to vary drastically from tiny toy breeds to giant breeds. That doesn't include toys, emergency vet visits, chronic health problems, acute health problems, or treats. A dog with allergies for example could require an additional $10-100/month in medication depending on the severity of the allergies and the size of the dog. Emergency vet care (puppy accidentally swallowed your sock, ate a pill someone dropped on the floor, escaped from the back yard because someone left the gate open, etc) rarely costs less than $250 and often costs $800-2000.
It also doesn't include the original purchase price of the dog, which can vary from free (and free dogs frequently end up costing the most in vet bills) to thousands of dollars. Or spay/neuter, which can sometimes be included in the purchase price (such as a dog from rescue) or can cost an additional $80-200. Or puppy office exams and vaccines (which can be from $30-100 at 8, 12, and 16 weeks). Or the cost of training, which can vary widely in cost from fairly inexpensive or even free classes at your local shelter or animal welfare agency to $80-100 for a 6-8 week group class to thousands of dollars.
For most people, the hassle and financial expenses associated with owning a dog are a small price to pay for the pleasure that their dog brings them. But, if you are a child living at home, then you have to consider that when you go off to college or move out and start your own life you will most likely have to leave your dog at home because of college rules or struggling just to feed and care for yourself and your mom will be the one who then has to deal with the hassle and expense of owning "your" dog, at least for a few years. If your mom doesn't feel the same way about dogs as you do, then it is the dog that ultimately suffers as it will most likely become neglected or resented. Some parents when saddled with a dog they got "for the kids" will even go so far as to dump the poor dog at the pound as soon as the kids move out of the house.
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