Obstertrician ( before/after birth and hospital costs)                    $3314
Maternity clothes                                                                       $724
Start-up set of baby clothes                                                       $90
cloths as baby grows during first year                                         $400
Stroller                                                                                      $60
Crib and matress                                                                       $225
Formula and food for one year                                                  $639
Bottles and a baby spoon                                                          $430
Ddisposable dipers                                                                    $611
Blanket,comorter                                                                       $18
Entertainment: toys,babysitters                                                    $300

Total  $6,811
figures compiled by the dembel organization in 1984