How much does it cost to have a baby? A guide to the average cost of starting a family
The average cost of having a baby in Europe
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Discover sub-accounts- Italy. Italians estimate that in the first year of life, a child costs over €3,500.
- France. French parents spend, on average, €4,060 in the first year after having a baby.
- Germany. On average, German parents have to fork out €7,050.
- Spain. In Spain, new parents put roughly €3,600 toward baby needs.
Costs of bringing your baby home
- The average cost of a car seat is €160
- The average cost of newborn outfits (you’ll need at least 5) is €18
- The average cost of a blankie is €10
- The average cost of a baby crib is €276
- The average cost of a baby stroller is €456
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The growing up costs
- Private nursery—€531 per month
- Babysitter—€464 per month
- Private nursery—€500 per month
- Babysitter—from €12 per hour
- Private nursery—€110 per month
- Babysitter—on average €12 per hour
- Private nursery—€700 per month
- Babysitter—on average €12 per hour
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- Furniture: crib, bouncy chair, changing table
- Travel systems: stroller, portable crib, car seat
- Clothes: seasonal clothes, new clothes required every 3 months
- Everyday items: formula, bottles, diapers, wipes, baby skincare products
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