Average cost per month for newborn baby?

[gemcoops]

Hi
I want to know how much on average you pay extra a month for your baby eg for food, clothes etc?
I just want to get an idea how much a baby will cost.
Thanks

[boobesque]

We go through about 3 packs of nappies @�5 a pack, but some own brands are good.
We dont bottle feed, but that comes to about �30 a month
Clothes wise, we do a big shop every 3 months and spend about �100, but i do buy a few bits every week as i can resist! ;-P Again you can get cheap if you are wise, we got a LOAD of Emmys stuff in sales, and also NCT nearly new sales are fantastic, all the stuff is checked and is in fab condition here is where to find one
http://www.nct.org.uk/local/events
other than that we havent really spent much since we had Emmy, weekly shopping has increased by about �5 a week as Emmy is weaning now so we buy her extra fruit and veg.
Hope that helps :-)

[jopaca]

Hi- I reckon if you include formula, food, nappies, bath stuff etc plus odd little toy treats you should budget for about �80 to �100 pounds per month. Unless you are needing child care in which case about a million pounds a month! only joking- good luck!

[redcrx]

Id agree with the �80-�100 but of course you may be eligable for tax credits and every child is eligable for child allowance so this pays a fair way towards the costs.

Breast feeding costs nothing and homemade food is cheaper than jars of food, clothes from places like tesco are really good value and money can be saved in many areas.