How much does a baby cost week?

Question

my girlfriend is 3 weeks pregnant and we are both 17. i win 3,000 dollars a week and my girlfriend just works a regular job at target. we are both very happy that we gonna have a baby but i am very curious to know about how much money would i need to spend on our kid a week once he/she is born? is what i make enough to support the baby and us? thanks guys

Answer 1

You win $3000 dollars a week or you earn $3000 dollars a week? It seems to me like you two are just fine financially. It really depends on the baby as to what all you will need to buy each week. Expenses include:  formula if your girlfriend will not be breastfeeding (prices for formula where I am vary quite a bit, so it will depend on what type of formula your baby needs), diapers, baby wipes, bottles, clothes, toys, health care costs, basic housing/feeding/clothing expenses. Just go to a store where you are and look at the price of everything. That should give you a glimpse of what this baby will cost. Babies are expensive- they're worth it, though. It takes selflessness to give the baby what all he or she needs and wants. Most women will have at least 1 or 2 baby showers- the typical gifts you receive at a shower include clothes, blankets, toys and diapers.  

Answer 2

You win 3,000 a week?

Depends on where you live.. what happens "during that week".. and so on and so on. One week it can cost you just $70 a week for daycare, $30 on formula, $20 on diapers and wipes and you're just about done. The next week your child could need tubes put in their ears and you have to come up with a $2,000 deductible in 3 days. You just never know...

Answer 3

I don't understand how you win money each week..... and 3,000 a week seems like a lot.  You would be making 12,000 month..... and in that cause you don't need to worry about  money.  

Anyway...... to answer your question.......  my son goes through about 20 dollars worth of diapers a week, then 5 dollars in wipes.  We spend about 30 dollars a week and formula..... and 10 dollars a week on baby wipes.  Then there is insurance and co pays for doctors appts.  So that's about 60 dollars a month.  And there is always something different they will need.  May it be new clothes, toys, medication, shampoo, or whatever.  The costs never stop.  Babies are expensive..... but it is possible to get by.  I am sure you girlfriend will be able to qualify for wic..... which will help you with grocery's and formula.  You just need to budget your money and save while you can.  

Answer 4

We make less then $3000 a month and we are living pretty good.  If you really do make that much a week and your not making it up, then you wil be more then able to take care of you, your gf, and your baby.  We spend about $60 and up/week on our daughter, but shes not eating that much formula anymore because shes on solids.

Answer 5

That's more than enough! If your girlfriend is planning on breastfeeding ur child than that should save you even more money, but overall it seems like what you guys are making is gonna be more than enough. p.s how the h**l do you make 3,000 dollars a week? share the wealth j/k lol  

Answer 6

you win 3000 dollars? explain?