Cost of Having a Baby

Cost of Having a Baby

Directions: Having a baby involves huge financial considerations. Your task is to calculate the money it takes to raise a child from conception to one year old. Use various websites to help you complete the table; some helpful ones are: USDA.gov, Target.com, toysrus.com, and Walmart.com)

Feeding Needs / Price Per Item / Number Needed / Total Cost
Nursing Bra / x 1
Disposable Nursing Pads (box of 60) / x 3
Breast Pump / x 1
High Chair / x 1
Bottles / x 10
Formula (24 oz) / x 40
Burp Cloth / x 5
Baby Food (Pack of 8) / x 20
Baby Bibs / x 5
Sippy Cups / x 5
Utensils / x 3
Feeding Needs Subtotal:
Bathing Needs / Price Per Item / Number Needed / Total Cost
Baby bathtub / x 1
Baby lotion / x 5
Baby wash / x 5
Baby powder / x 5
Hooded baby towel and washcloth / x 2
Bathing Needs Subtotal:
Pregnancy Needs / Price Per Item / Number Needed / Total Cost
Maternity Pants & Shirts / x7 each
Maternity Underwear / x 7
Maternity Bra / x 3
Comfortable/Safe Shoes / x 1
Prenatal Vitamins / x 3
Pregnancy Needs Subtotal:
Delivery Needs / Price Per Item / Number Needed / Total Cost
Hospital Delivery / x 1
Prenatal and Postnatal Doctor Visits / x 14
Delivery Needs Subtotal:
Sleeping Needs / Price Per Item / Number Needed / Total Cost
Bassinet / x 1
Crib / x 1
Baby Blanket / x 5
Crib Sheet / x 2
Sleeping Needs Subtotal:
Hygiene Needs / Price Per Item / Number Needed / Total Cost
Disposable diapers (Huggies case of 108) / x 30
Baby wipes (Huggies- Gentle care pack 784) / x 48
Desitin Diaper rash cream
(16 oz tub) / x 3
Diaper Genie / x 1
Hygiene Needs Subtotal:

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Additional Items / Price Per Item / Number Needed / Total Cost
Infant car seat/carrier / x 1
Stroller / x 1
Baby bag (Diaper Bag) / x 1
Infant monitor / x 1
Baby Swing / x 1
Bouncy seat / x 1
Clothing: Outfits (0-3) / x7
Clothing: Outfits (3-6) / x 7
Clothing: Outfits (6-9) / x 7
Clothing: Outfits (9-12) / x 7
Pajama's/sleepers / x 7
Winter Coat / x 1
Developmental toy #1 / x 1
Developmental toy #2 / x 1
Developmental toy #3 / x 1
Developmental toy #4 / x 1
Developmental toy #5 / x 1
Additional Needs Subtotal:

Final Calculations:

Pregnancy Needs Subtotal: $______

Delivery Needs Subtotal: $______

Sleeping Needs Subtotal: $______

Hygiene Needs Subtotal: $______

Feeding Needs Subtotal: $______

Bathing Needs Subtotal: $______

Additional Needs Subtotal: $______

Total Cost of Raising a Baby for 1 Year: $______

Work Calculations:

Assume you have 2 teenage parents that work and go to school. Figure out how much the two of them would make in 1 year.

Each works 25 hours per week and make Oregon Minimum Wage ($9.75 per hour) Gross Income: $______
Once you find their gross income, subtract 13% for taxesAdjusted Income: $______
Final Salary for 1 year: (Subtract Cost of Baby from Adjusted Income)$______

Reflection: What are your thoughts on the cost of raising a child for one year? What is the impact of having a baby while you are still a teenager?

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