A recent study found that middle-income families spend roughly $10,000 on child related expenses by the time their baby hits two years. The expenses to bring up your baby are rising and here are few tips that enable you to cut costs without jeoparadizing your baby’s health.

1. Cynthia Oishi a new mom, advocates to pick least expensive of each item.

2. Jennifer Trachtenberg, M.D. feels that picking items with no extra frills like cup holders, pillows etc, should be purchased, after ensuring that it meets safety regulations.

3. Internet aids you to pick pre-owned baby products, but it is better to check if the product has had any recall information & ask for the instruction booklets, before purchasing second hand items.

4. There are several cost caluclators available online, many which also factor in housing, food, and healthcare expenses. Practical money skills - child cost calculators, Baby center's child cost caluclator

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