Melanie Choy
Mr. Ojalvo
9 November 2013
JOHN BOWNE HIGH SCHOOL R OJALVO
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The high cost of baby's first year
Obstetrician (before/after birth and hospitals costs)
$ 3314
Maternity clothes
724
Start-up set of baby clothes
90
Clothes as baby grows during first year
400
Stroller
60
Crib and mattress
225
Formula and food for one year
639
Bottles and baby spoon
30
Disposable diapers
611
Blanket, comforter
18
Entertainment: toys
,
babysitters
30
Daycare for a working mom
3000
Total
9141
* Figures complied by the dembel organization in 1984