https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 21 May 2026 08:12:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/budgeting-for-expanding-family#post-1343155 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 16:32:58 +0000 littlek 1343155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Even if you plan to EBF you may want to think about the cost of formula. BF doesn't work out for everyone and pumping at the office is a PITA. You will also need bottles. Increase line items for food, clothing, gas (lots of dr visits), and groceries. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/budgeting-for-expanding-family#post-1343141 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 16:31:04 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1343141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: @cmomma17: @Mrsjets: Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/budgeting-for-expanding-family#post-1342645 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:56:50 +0000 Mrsjets 1342645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My grocery bill went up a bunch while I EBF - I ate a lot (way more than while pregnant) and it adds up.<br /> Besides diapers and wipes we were pretty set so not much gear/clothes were needed until the first winter at 6 months+ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/budgeting-for-expanding-family#post-1342629 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:54:43 +0000 cmomma17 1342629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely increase your clothing budget. We received a lot of clothing gifts, but after the 3 or 4 month mark we started needing and buying things more frequently (more pjs, more socks, need a hat, need a coat, etc.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/budgeting-for-expanding-family#post-1342592 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:46:49 +0000 looch 1342592@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can only speak from what we had to do, with one child:</p> <p>Increase line items for clothing, gear (car seats, umbrella stroller, bed), eventually groceries as he ate table food<br /> Increase line items for vacations, as we had to travel by air and for long haul flights, we buy a seat<br /> Increase line items for memberships, like the kids museum, soccer clinics, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/budgeting-for-expanding-family#post-1342585 Mon, 13 Jan 2014 14:44:54 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1342585@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've been budgeting since July but now that we have a LO on the way, we'll need to adjust that budget. What types of things should I be budgeting in for the first six months or so, other than increased health insurance premiums and daycare (after 3 months)? I plan to EBP while home on leave and then EP for at least the first 6 months. Thanks! </p>