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#37 Posted : Thursday, September 02, 2010 3:50:08 PM(UTC)
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People claiming they spend R600 + on formula for 1 month has VERY thirsty babies or are buying VERY expensive formula. We buy 2 x BIG tins NAN (which last for more than a month - baby is 9 months and only drinks milk) at normal grocery stores for less than R300... Why did some of the parents above decide to have children if it's so expensive, time consuming and unpleasant?

-Tinus


Unfortantely not all babies can drink normal milk, a consideration that needs to taken into account if you are really budgeting!
My son got constipated form Nan, Lactigen and S26. He was on Novalac and it cost me 600 a month until he started eating at 6 months, he is now down to about R500 for Pediasure in a month.
And I do not care how much I spend on him, it is worth every cent and much, much more!!!
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#42 Posted : Thursday, September 02, 2010 3:58:43 PM(UTC)
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Wow. Baby = R3 000 pm (on average). And that's BEFORE it grows up and the demands for more expensive toys, plus schooling, plus outings, etc increase. I'll stick to my dog - endless joy, love and affection. No back-chatting, never grumpy, never ever tells me he hates me because he can't have another Beeno - and he costs about R200 pm. Plus, I am not contributing to the ever growing population.


Just consider one thing, I had a bragging session again this morning!
My son woke up last night (16 months) and istead of crying he got up to his baby monitor and called "Mommy, Mommy, Milky lease (please)!
How does your dog scrating to go out compare to that!!!
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#44 Posted : Thursday, September 02, 2010 4:54:11 PM(UTC)
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Lonehill - Fourways... Seven Month old boy:

I would say a budget of R6,000.00 per month would be necessary - to cover nappies, wipes, toiletries, purity, fruit juice, formula, some form of day care (Either a child minder or nursary school), the odd toy and the odd outfit... Then you should also try and start saving for his education - if you can.

But deffinately, DEFFINATELY worth it, our little Angel is the best thing that ever happened to us!!

The honest truth is that it could cost as little as R2,000.00 per month - depending on where you live and your circumstances... We don't go out ANYWHERE anymore so that we can provide the extra cash for our son, but who wants to - When you have such a delightful and entertaining son to spend all your free time with??
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#45 Posted : Thursday, September 02, 2010 5:12:08 PM(UTC)
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12 Months
Nanny - 1750 (I'm working. Will send him to creche when he is 18 months)
Nappies - R350 (Use cheaper nappies in daytime)
Formula - R770 - (He is on Nan HA due to eczema)
Medical - R450 (For me this is most important) I didn't include any amounts that you need to pay in which the medical aid doesn't cover for.
Clothes - .......R100???? - Up to now, I received a lot of hand-me-downs. Just love them!!! The golden rule is pay it forward and pass it on to someone else. Will buy the odd thing or two he needs, but to be honest, I don't even spend R100-00 per month on clothes
Toys - Zero. Although I do have toys, in the end there is no use in keep on buying new stuff, while he prefers the box in which the toy was wrapped. He enjoys playing with pots, remotes (not suppose to) etc. Depending on the household income etc, you can decide on what to spend here. My experience however is that there is a few basic things they need (those black scooters is a must). Be careful not to buy to much. Another good idea will be to invest in a good play/jungle gym etc (trampoline) outside.
Food and snacks - R250-00. I only give him fruit purity in emergencies. Most of the times he eats a variety of what we ate.






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#46 Posted : Thursday, September 02, 2010 5:15:00 PM(UTC)
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Twins :

Day Care - R 2 000.00
Nappies - R 1050.00
Wipes - R 250.00
Toiletries - R 300.00
Medical aid - R 800
Food & snacks - R 700.00
Milk - R 1300.00
Clothing - R 500.00
Extra Medical Expences - R500
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#47 Posted : Thursday, September 02, 2010 5:24:54 PM(UTC)
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Oh my goodness! ...Okay Im a little more nervous now lol but this helps alot!

Thanks ladies Pray
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#48 Posted : Thursday, September 02, 2010 11:11:02 PM(UTC)
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I am horrified to see what people spend on disposables. Use bamboonappies, much cheaper and don't need to soak in a bucket like old cloth nappies.
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#49 Posted : Friday, September 03, 2010 9:16:49 AM(UTC)
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16 Month Old Twins:

Nanny part Time: R 1 500.00
Nan: R 187.00 per tin (3 tins per month)
Pampers: R 150.00 per pack ( 2 packs per child minimum)
Fedhealth: R 569.00 per child
Purity & Yoghurt: R 400.00 per month
Other food: R 300.00 per month
Weekly play group: R 250.00 per child per month
Clothes: R 200.00 per month

Total in a normal month (no doctors visits and medicines): R 5 200
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#50 Posted : Friday, September 03, 2010 9:23:53 AM(UTC)
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My daughter is 18 Months:
Full time nanny: R2200.00
Nappies: R500.00
Nido/Nan: 400.00
Wipes: R50.00
Bum cream: R100.00
Shampoo/lotion/soap: R100.00
Food/Snacks: R500.00
Medical Aid: R300.00
Clothes (per season): R700.00
Toys/Books (once in a while): R400.00

Total: R5250.00
Babies are expensive, BUT, you can really do it on any budget. If you think you need to save before you have a baby, then you are never going to have one. When they are born, you will see that everything falls into place as it should. Some financial planning during pregnancy is always a good thing. But again, you will have money for that baby the moment they are born. People living in shacks, with no job or no form of income can have babies (2-3 at a time and those children grow up. Unfortunately they do not have access to a good education or only have little or no food daily. But they make it. So why can't we do that....??
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#51 Posted : Friday, September 03, 2010 9:32:14 AM(UTC)
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Cape Town area: We have 11 month old twin boys

Medical Aid: R208 per child
Formula: R896
Nappies & Wipes: R550
Full Time Nanny + Food & Taxi Fees: R3500
Clothes: R500
Food & Snacks: R350
Toiletries: R100
Total: R6312
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#52 Posted : Friday, September 03, 2010 9:58:37 AM(UTC)
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I disagree with most posts on this site. Having a baby is not expensive. Consider them an investment. Like any good investment it pay to reduce your costs.

Here are ways to make things easier on your wallet:

- Reuse nappies. When baby leaves you a surprise package, don't throw the nappy away. Let is dry on your clothes horse and then reverse for a second usage.
- Over estimate the size of their clothes. One day they will grow into them.
- Water down the food. They won't know the difference anyway and water is good for you.
- Get a stranger to look after baby. That way he has different company each day and develops good social skills.

Hope this helps. Why hug a tree and save the planet. Hug your baby.
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#53 Posted : Friday, September 03, 2010 12:56:21 PM(UTC)
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come live in springs we pay R700 a month full daymother , R300-350 for nappies , R300 for two big tins of lactogen 1 for home 1 for daymother and change clothes as baby grows she is now going on 9 months my rent is R3500 a month for a 4 bedroom house with dbl garage pool and 2000 sqaure meter yard eat your heart out norhtern suckers
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