Baby Budget

The first year with your new baby is full of surprises. Plunket Baby Budget can help you plan your spending so you can know what financial changes to expect.

Our checklist offers estimates to calculate the cost of your baby’s first year. Select the items you think you'll need and type in or use the slider to set the cost from the scale of prices. Ask family, whānau and friends about their experiences. You could save money by buying second hand or from Trade Me but remember to check safety recommendations first.

Prices are approximate and will vary. Families have different needs, so the Plunket Baby Budget is to be used as an indicative guide only. You should seek professional budgeting advice before making changes to your personal finances.

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Food & nutrition ($0.00)

Breast feeding

Breastmilk is the perfect food for your baby and provides them with all the nutrition they need for healthy growth and development for the first 6 months.

Tip: Having your baby correctly attached to the breast is very important for successful breastfeeding. Read more

Bottle feeding

There are benefits to your baby if you continue to breastfeed exclusively until they are around six months old, and continue to breastfeed once your baby has started solid food.

Tip: It is important to clean and sterilise the equipment, teats, bottles and cups. Read more

Solids

The ideal time to introduce solid food is at around 6 months when your baby is showing signs of being ready. Most first foods will be available from your own pantry, although you may wish to use store bought as well.

Tip: Once your baby is eating a variety of first foods, you can increase the variety and texture of the food you offer. Read more

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Health & daily care ($0.00)

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Sleep ($0.00)

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Play & learning ($0.00)

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Safety ($0.00)

Baby budget total$0.00

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Having a baby and becoming a parent is an exciting, life changing experience and a time full of questions. Plunket is here to provide support to help you along the way. Sign up with Plunket now. It's free and you can discover the many services we have in your area to help support families with young children.

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