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The Balance Act: Parenting Responsibilities Financial Project

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

THE BALANCING ACT: PARENTING RESPONSIBILITIES FINANCIAL RESEARCH PROJECT

By Kasey Wheeler, Payden Kell, Jill Pace, and Reanna Valdez
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A "DIAPERING" DECISION

  • Disposable diapers $20
  • Cloth diapers $34.98
  • Diaper service $20.75
Photo by ChrisIrmo

WELL-STOCKED MEDICINE CABINET

  • Baby thermometer $22.39
  • Nasal Aspirator $7.29-$69.95
  • Medication Dropper $5.00
  • Baby Aspirin $11.98
  • Syrup of ipecac $12.33
  • Teething Gel $4.99
Photo by enggul

MEDICAL COST (OVER A NINE MONTH PERIOD)

  • Doctor's Visits $855
  • Prenatal Lab Work $2,000
  • Sonograms $99 to $300
  • Amniocentesis $250-$500
  • Vitamins $67.50
  • Childbirth Classes $60-$100
Photo by Dowlesan

MATERNITY CLOTHING

  • Dress $48.00
  • Sweater $14.99
  • Jumper $24.50
  • Blouse $24.97
  • Pants $19.99
  • Gown $85.00
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  • Underwear $10.00
  • Jeans $42.97
  • Hose. $18.00
  • T-Shirts $7.88
  • Exercise Suit $40.00
  • Swimsuit $26.98
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HOSPITAL CARE

  • Room (per day) $8,802
  • Pharmacy $15
  • Laboratory Fees $14.60
  • Anesthesia $165
  • Fetal Monitor $55.00
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  • Circumcision $1,000-$3,000
  • Pediatric Newborn Care $668
  • Well-Baby Visits $95
  • Baby Vitamins (year) $143.88
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VACCINATIONS

  • DTP $63.99 per dose
  • OPV $200 per dose
  • HIB $12.48 per dose
  • Hepatitis $71 per dose
  • MMR $99.99 per dose

BASIC CLOTHING NEEDS

  • 1-6 months
  • Under Shirts (6) $6.99
  • Gowns (3) $22.44
  • Onesies (3) $11.64
  • Socks (2-4) $11.00
  • Sweater $3.88
  • Receiving Blanket $20.00-$60.00
Photo by Wendy Copley

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  • 6-12 months
  • T-Shirts (6) $23.00
  • Coveralls (3) $38.88
  • Sleepers (3) $56.64
  • Sweat Suit $7.76
  • Sweater $5.87
Photo by Neil Barnwell

BASIC BATHING AND Bedding NEEDS

  • Washcloths (6) $31.44
  • Bath Towels (2-3) $14.68
  • Portable Tub $20.27
  • Sheets $16.77
  • Crib Pads $11.56
  • Crib Blankets $13.19
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  • Nail Clippers $2.65
  • Brush and Comb $2.94
  • Toiletries $ 17.96
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BASIC FEEDING NEEDA

  • Bottles $3.57
  • Bottle Brush $3.83
  • Formula $19.93
  • Bibs $6.50 (for a pack)
  • Baby Spoon $3.85
  • Baby Cup $5.80 (for two)
  • Baby Food $9.57 (for a pack)
Photo by HokieDawg

OTHER ITEMS FOR YOUR BABY

  • Cradle $69.51
  • Safety Gate $26.00
  • Car Seat $63.97
  • Carriage $299.00
  • Toys $7.88 per toy
  • Humidifier $39.86
  • Swing $64.97

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  • Toy box $59.00
  • Camera $129.00
  • High Chair $42.97
  • Stroller $29.88
  • Pacifiers $2.76
  • Mobile for Crib $16.99
  • Walker $27.88
Photo by Carlos Gracia

WILL

  • The total cost including the appointment with a Lawyer: $150-$600
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