Children Costs Parenting

Discussion Questions How is raising a baby similar to buying a house? What are some ways you can save on baby product or clothes? What should someone consider before having a child?

How much does it cost to raise a baby? Raising a baby and buying a house are similar. The first two years costs $14,434 and $29,916

Baby Clothes Dressing a baby under 2 years old costs $459-719 Onesies- $4.19-$9.99 Socks- $2.99-6.99

Diapers Babies go through 6-8 diapers a day or 2500-3000 a year. Disposable diapers cost $200-250 dollars a month.

Baby Items Bassinets $50-100 Swings $40-100 Car Seats $60-200 Cribs $80-250 High Chairs $50-200 Playpens $40-130 Strollers $50-350

How to Save? Buy Combination items Some strollers convert to car seats and carriers.

MILK Families with children under two spend &1,029-1800 on milk. Breast feeding is free but Mothers usually spend $30-200 on breast pumps. 12-14 oz. of formula costs $7-11

Childcare Full time childcare for a 4 year old is $4,888. ($94 per week) Full time childcare for a 12 month old is $7,020 ($135 per week)

Cost of raising a Child It cost between $200,000-350,000 to raise a child to 18 years old. It will raise between $381,316-496,840 by 2014

The Baby Price is Right! Draw the first 4 contestants name and then click to the next slide. Announce the names. The music will start a few seconds after the slide starts.

Come on down! The first item we will be bidding on is…

$17.99 Fold-Away Tub & Step Stool And the actual retail price is... __________ won that round and now gets to play… Every parent needs an infant bather but they’re usually bulky and inconvenient to store. That’s changed with a tub that actually folds into a step stool. Copyright notice © 2002. Sears, Roebuck and Co

Come on down! The second item we will be bidding on is…

One Wrong Price Jenny Lind: Changing Table, Oak. A perfect complement to the Jenny Lind Crib, this changing table features solid wood construction and all turned spindles. Two spacious shelves keep items handy. (actual price $106.99) Euro Graco Stroller: Tandem DuoGlider. DuoGlider stroller makes dual travel easy. Features two padded reclining seats – elevated rear seat lays fully flat. Both quilted canopies are removable. 3-in-1 Toilet Trainer. Toilet can be snapped onto a regular toilet, used as an individual toilet and the base converts to a step stool. This helps in the transition to using the regular toilet. Have contestant write their name on the board with the total prize amount won. Draw the next contestant’s name and click to the next slide. Read the name. $22.99 $89.99 $159.99

And the actual retail price is... Grooming Set And the actual retail price is... $10.99 _________ won that round and now gets to play… Easy to store handy zippered case. Each item has its own labeled holder plus an additional pocket with room for your own additional items.

Most Expensive Graco: Bassinet Pack N Play. Play yard has a removable full size bassinet. Mobile with soft toys will entertain infant. Push-button fold allows for quick and easy to set up/take down. Easy to store and transport in handy cover. Graco: 2 Speed Open Top Swing. Open top design on swing allows easy access to baby. 2-speed battery motor runs up to 200 hours on 4 alkaline D cells. 4-position reclining seat includes washable cloth seat pad. Safety 1st Designer 22 Car Seat by Cosco. Great for infant. Have contestant write their name on the board with the total prize amount won. Draw the next contestant’s name and click to the next slide. Read the name. $85.99 $98.99 $89.99

Come on down! The third item we will be bidding on is…

And the actual retail price is... Graco Highchair And the actual retail price is... $89.99 __________ won that round and now gets to play… Highchair features 5 height adjustments and 3 recline positions. Washable cloth seat pad for easy clean-ups. Also has 5 point restraint system for child safety.

Easy as 1-2-3 Bella Tunno Burpie: Measures 9 in width and 17 in length Super absorbent and super-cute Fresh, funky patterns Plush terry velour backing Generously-sized piece can be used as portable changing pad Little Wonders: Mobile. The classic tune of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star lulls the baby to sleep while she watches the antics of the plush animals. The mobile coordinates with Little Wonders Bedding. Snugli Bouncer: Bounce & Play. This bouncer is designed for babies up to 20 lbs. It features a strong lightweight design that provides a gentle bouncing motion. Have contestant write their name on the board with the total prize amount won. Draw the next contestant’s name and click tot the next slide. Read the name 1- $9.96 3- $39.99 2- $29.99

Come on down! The fourth item we will be bidding on is…

And the actual retail price is... Evenflo Monitor And the actual retail price is... $24.99 __________ won that round and now gets to play… Sound Lights feature allows you to know when baby is being active by lighting up the monitor. Ear phone jack provides peace of mind that you will hear your baby when background noise interferes.

One Right Price $24.99 Johnson & Johnson: Deluxe Gift Set. This deluxe gift set contains Johnson’s Baby Shampoo, Cornstarch Baby Powder and Baby Bath. Johnson’s Healthflow Clear Bottle, Stage 1, and the Healthflow Nipple Pack, Stage 2. Also Baby Diaper Rash Relief and a Soft Rubber Duck. Kolcraft: Umbrella Stroller. Easily Maneuver baby anywhere with 4 ½ in. front swivel wheels. Features plastic molded handle grips and safety-strap with quick release buckle. Have contestant write their name on the board with the total prize amount won. Draw the next contestant’s name and click tot the next slide. Read the name

Come on down! The fifth item we will be bidding on is…

And the actual retail price is... Tiggle Wiggles And the actual retail price is... $6.99 __________ won that round and now gets to play… Pull his tail and he wiggles forward. Hold him and feel him vibrate. Hear the jingling and crinkling sound effects. Feel the variety of fabric textures. Babies will be giggling with delight.

Three Price Tags Round 1 $8.99 $7.49 $5.99 The First Years: Massaging Teether. Textured, chewable star points produce a safe, soothing vibration whenever child bites down on them. Playful, child-friendly and recommended from 6 months. If the contestant wins this round, they go on to round two. Otherwise write their name on the board with the total prize amount won. Textured, chewable star points produce a safe, soothing vibration whenever child bites down on them.

Three Price Tags Round 2 $59.99 $79.99 $69.99 Sealy Mattress: Sealy Ultra Rest. For the crib or toddler bed frame, this mattress is made with reinforced triple laminate cover for tear and water resistance. If the contestant wins this round, they go on to round three. Otherwise write their name on the board with the total prize amount won. For the crib or toddler bed frame, this mattress is made with reinforced triple laminate cover for tear and water resistance.

Three Price Tags Round 3 $94.99 $104.99 $84.99 Cosco Car Seat: High Back, Eddie Bauer. Roomy and comfortable, the seat has comfort support sides for napping and padded armrests for added comfort. Includes a mesh pocket and removable drink box-cup holder. Have contestant write their name on the board with the total prize amount won. Take the top four contestants to play the last round. Click to the next slide and read the names. Cosco Car Seat: High Back, Eddie Bauer. Roomy and comfortable, the seat has comfort support sides for napping and padded armrests for added comfort.

Finalists! Come on down! The finalist will be bidding on is…

Childcraft Crib: Convertible This Italian style crib easily converts from a crib to a daybed and later, can be used as a full bed with the addition of optional metal rails. Natural finish.

Childcraft Crib: Convertible And the actual retail price is: $399.00