Mr. Ojalvo
November 9, 2013
THE HIGH COST OF BABY'S FIRST YEAR
| Obstetrician (before/after birth and hospital 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 | 300 |
| Daycare for a working mom | 3000 |
| TOTAL |
*Figures compiled by the Demel Organization in 1984.
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