Here’s a list of major purchases and investments over the first year — estimate how much you’ll fork over for each to come up with a rough answer to your question. And remember… the amount you plan to spend doesn’t always match up with the amount you actually spend. One-Time expenses: [] Nursery decorating/remodeling: [] Crib: [] Crib mattress: [] Crib sheet, crib skirt and receiving blankets: [] Dresser: [] Rocking chair: [] Changing table: [] Baby monitor: [] Playpen, bouncy chair: [] Safety gates: [] Baby bathtub: [] High chair: [] Bottles: [] Pump: [] Nursing clothes: [] Medicine kit: [] Stroller: [] Baby carrier/sling: [] Car seat: [] Diaper bag: [] Maternity leave salary loss: [] Writing/rewriting will: Monthly expenses: [] Diapers: [] Formula and food: [] Clothes: [] Toys: [] Extra laundry costs (water, electricity, detergent): [] Child care: [] Life insurance for you and your partner: [] Medical insurance: [] Disability insurance: [] Medical bills (uncovered and co-pays): [] College/education savings: [] Contribution to savings:
