How much are you planning to spend on your bundle of joys?

[marigold91]

Oh man, I went CRAZY with my first child! All new everything! This time around I'm much more relaxed. I bought so much stuff that I never used with our first child, so I know better this time around. I am also not concerned with everything being new. I unfortunately didn't keep anything from our first daughter (we moved to a different state and I wasn't sure we would have more kids, so I got rid of it all), so I have to start completely over. So far, I've been buying everything I can second hand - especially at thrift stores and garage sales. I'm only buying the necessities and things I *know* I will use! I really think we will end up spending way less than $1000, even. Probably only like $500 - with a huge chunk of that going towards new car seats and bases.

 

[Mrs_Bump]

Second child, different gender plus ds still using some stuff and some stuff got worn out (steriliser, moses basket etc) so I think it'll be around £500 for no 2 before birth. I think it was around £2000 for no 1 but he had no furniture. The room was in a state etc. We buy second hand and re sell too. I honestly didn't buy anything I didn't use. We budget for everything so nothing is bought on a whim. As long as you stick to your budget you will be fine. The larger costs are lower income for a year and essentials like nappies, clothes etc. We save loads here because we cloth nappy and buy second hand.

 

[jodilee6]

We spent about £1,500 - £2,000 with DS1 as he was the first baby so kitted out with everything!

However I saw most of it as an investment so got gender neutral meaning we are now reusing it all again for DS2. So far I've spent about £50 so can't complain