Would love to see a "best of the best" video that also does this. Like your top recommendations for every category, not really taking price into account.
Would be interesting to repeat this video concept but selecting all your favorites and totaling it up. Kind of like if you were starting from scratch today, what would you pick and what does that total up to.
Our little girl is due in September and you are by far our favorite "baby" youtuber. I use quotations because your style is much more akin to a tech youtuber and that's why we love it so much, straight to the point and entertaining. Good job!
Really useful video! Expecting my 1st in July and this has helped so so much! As a soon to be 1st time Dad its so refreshing to see content that aimed a bit more at Dads! Was feeling a bit overwhelmed and useless :D Thanks!
Always ask your pediatrician for formula. I work in pediatrics, we get so many samples that we end up throwing it up because it expires or we just don’t have the space .
I just bought a used doona midnight edition for 250 on offer up its in amazing condition the previous owner used it as a backup just for quick errands i plan on buying the uppababy vista as a main stroller before im due you can save money on things that baby will leave fast buying them second hand
I was so worried about this before I had my first but you really don’t know until you know. Start with the bare minimum (maybe 7 outfits or so?) and add more per size as needed. Also you don’t know how quickly/slowly your baby will go through sizes, so you might be planning ahead for your baby to wear a certain size in a certain season and that might not be the case at all. You also will probably find certain types of clothes you prefer to dress them in (rompers vs separates vs onesies vs footie pajamas etc). It’s really all just easier to get just what you need to start and buy as you go :)
Amazing video !!! Very well thought out. You can tell you are so passionate about your channel. My son is one and I'm still interested in watching this video for baby number 2
Yes I feel like for moms on a budget even if you want to breast feed keep your budget open for Formula I wasn’t able to breast feed my preemie baby even though I really wanted too also please be aware that some babies do have allergies and that formula cost can go up just because they need special formula and ALWAY ALWAY APPLY FOR WIC 🥰🥰
It's interesting seeing the difference in affordability between USA and Australia. We are a $3000 budget simply because of the carseat (we visit family 5hr away so Convertible yet small was required) and I want the vista v2 because my family live overseas and I want a good pram for flying and all round use, plus the quality is vital for me.
@@SassyWinterFox Yeah, the medical is a huge thing that you must factor in over here. For a lot of folks with insurance who have uncomplicated vaginal deliveries, you're looking at maybe $3-5k
From Canada here. Definitely will be needing those sweaters!! And I don’t believe most insurance carriers will cover the cost of an electric breast pump. Manual works though if you’re on a tight budget.
I got everything for 1000$ including diaper, wipes, clothes, breast pump, bottle, bottle washing detergent and tools, drying rack,car seat,crib,dresser, two bassinet, changing pad, burp clothes, sleep sacks,mittens,socks,diaper rash creams ,bath seat, bath product, nail cutter, some decorative items, winter wear, diaper throwing arrangement, blankets pretty much everything also cloths that can last for up to 9 months of baby life all brand new
I know 😔 milk comes from the mammary gland which is in breasts. Ugh I hate this whole PR thing “pregnant people” bs. Sacrificing language for the sake of a *very* small minority of the population…
@@mapachemaldito catch me never ever ever being politically correct then until a man can whip a boob out and product milk to feed a baby. News flash, that’s never
Literally makes zero sense. If a woman transitioning wants to be male, then why would they get pregnant at all? Lol it goes against the entire logic and train of thought to do something that specifically women can do, when these people want to become men. Makes zero sense unless it's entirely for attention and woke points. It's also scary that this man is a dad and doesn't understand biological differences like that. Can't imagine how confused his children will be growing up.
@@blackcat-rc5ee ok makes sense. It’s a shame you can’t just say that milk comes from biological female breast with glands and all the bells and whistles.
Also highly recommend target up and up brand for diapers, wipes, and formula. It’s half the price of pampers/huggers/similac and saves us hundreds each month
Even if a person doesn't have a "registry" (for others to use), many registries do offer a discount so it's still worth making one just for yourself :D That's what I did, hellooooo 15% off amazon coupon
@@coupdegras1573 it would only be if I was limited to 1500 Luckily my wife and I both work and our family has been very generous. Although only one of my kids has a rava
Our budget was $6000 for our first and $5000 for our second son, and I wished to buy so many things more for them. If we have our third, it will be for sure $8000+
i seriously could not have found your channel at a better time. Me and my wife’s first child will be born August 28th and all your recent videos have been perfect for me. Thank you!
Yup! Got my double vista, Lovevery play gym, keekaroo high chair, ubbi diaper pal, and countless other things for a fraction of the price and all in excellent condition!
Love this channel but disappointed you are saying "chestfeeding". Don't let the "inclusive" police get to you. As a breastfeeding mother, to suggest that anyone else can breastfeed is offensive. Women give birth. Women breastfeed. Haters gonna hate.
Trans men and nonbinary people with wombs can also give birth. It's not difficult to change a few words in your vocabulary. I use "birthing person" instead of mother because who knows if the person that is pregnant is actually going to be the mother? Maybe they're a surrogate or plan on giving their child up for adoption. It's worth the extra effort to be kind to people, but maybe that's just me.
@@ashleynoble2880 There's many women out there who preferred to be called "woman" and "mother". Why should they have to give up their preferred language terms for the extremely small percent of the population who are trans and non-binary parents? Why not the other way around? Unfortunately, it's not just about being nice. It's an attack on women.
@@sarahhelmers7929 This channel and other channels like it are addressing a large population and should be inclusive. When having conversations between individuals it is perfectly acceptable to say that there is a preference for "mother" or "breast feeding". It would be like referring to a group of people at a presentation as men when there are clearly others present. Using a wider term is just more correct.
@@sarahhelmers7929 it’s your personal choice if you want to be called “mother” or “woman.” Just don’t choose for others, and when we are speaking in general terms, it’s fair to use inclusive language. Once you know the individual’s preference, just adjust the language. This harms absolutely no one, on the contrary. People who give birth or breastfeed come in all shapes, sizes, genders, abilities, etc.
@@jessatlife people who give birth and Breast feed actually only come in one gender and that’s woman, female. It’s offensive to woman and it’s an attack.
My saving grace when my daughter was a new born was the hospital they gave us 2 bags of formulas. They weren't the full size but it lasted us 2 weeks before we really got a chance to buy it on our own.
I wouldn’t say a bottle warmer was necessary. We just dunked the bottle in a half full jug of boiling water and swirled it around for 30 seconds. Our baby wasn’t fussed about warm milk so eventually we just took milk straight from the fridge. Better to save the money and invest in a formula prep machine (Tomme Tippee prep machine) when you use formula.
i think your info and editorial style is very good you seem very trustworthy which is important when taking guidance on how to care for the most important thing in your world!
Can you do a video with a big budget? Double or triple this. We decided to splurge on the big items (car seat, stroller) this time. Got a Nuna Revv for my car, Maxi Cosi Coral for my husband's, and the Orbit stroller. I love all of them!
I wish you would spend a bit more time researching cloth diapers as a modern option instead of disregarding it entirely because there is not many voices out there directed at dads, and in cloth diaper circles there is a lot of "I want to do cloth diapers but my husband is on the fence/ is grossed out" etc. It is usually the women concerned about environmental impact, while men are usually convinced by the financial aspects of it. We're raising children whose children will die of old age before their disposable diapers decompose...
My husband is into it. I do a lot of the research and planning and then give him info bit by bit and it's less overwhelming. Also we're doing an 80/20 cloth to disposables so we're not going to beat ourselves up if we use a disposable while we're out. My mom has been harder to convince surprisingly
@@ashleynoble2880 my husband was always on board and doesn’t even flinch at poop. It just seems to be super common that men are more reluctant to try it. And you’re so right it doesnt have to be all or nothing!
Exclusively formula fed baby since the get go over here. She goes through a full tin a week at 8 months old, however we were doing a tin a week/week and a half by a month or two. However my kiddo was on the small side and her overall intake has always been on the lower end. Like you said, every kids appetite is so different and if you're combo feeding, then formula will last a lot longer (and an open tin is good for a month).
@@dadverb Hopefully this doesn't send twice. Typed out a reply and then I think I accidentally deleted it. I initially bought most of my formula through Costco (Similac Pro Advance, tubs sold via Costco had more total oz than the cylindrical tins elsewhere, so it was a better deal). Each was about $35 and so I'd spend approximately $140 a month. My daughter was given Pro Advance the first week during an ER visit and so we stuck with it. Costco was the most reliable for stock up until the recall (there were formula shortages before that too, so it certainly didn't help). I just burnt through the last of what I had on hand (we always kept a months worth on hand at a time) and haven't been able to find anymore Similac Pro Advance in maybe 4 weeks now. The recall has meant a lot of people choosing to or being forced to switch, which means a lot of formula is out of stock and it's slim pickings. My Targets formula aisle has been nearly empty for months now. Up until this week, my daughter has been on Similac Pro Advance but we're having to switch due to the shortages, I ended up picking up a tub of Kirkland ProCare to try (fingers crossed the transition goes fine). Similac does paper coupons so occasionally I'd get $5-$15 off a transaction depending on what coupons I had. I've heard great things about the Target generics (and that most generics are produced by the same manufacturer, except for Kirkland ProCare which is made by Perrigo), but with the recall, even those generics can be hard to find now. It's certainly expensive and costs can add up (additional bottles, frequent washing/sterilizing, sizing up in nipples, more formula needed as intake goes up, going through different formulas if your child has dietary issues etc).
When is your baby due? Our first baby is due July 31st. We are having a girl also. I’ve been watching your videos since we found out we were pregnant. Thanks 🙏
Enjoyed the video For clothing, wouldn't target have better deals? And cloud island clothes kinda feels better than some of Gerber quality, although carters is a classic too.
I actually really like the quality of cloud island and they are way softer than Gerber and Burts bees to me and I have sensitive skin. Also I have found sales at Carters for $2 items which is amazing for the quality
My budget for my twins for the 1st year was 1500 -1800 I had most of the things on the list our biggest cost was cribs at 300 each and they came with mattress and it grow with them
The uppababy vista alone Canadian is 1500$ . First kid we did not spend too too much but for second kid we splurged cuz our “cheap” choices we regretted. We got the maxi cosi Zelia max travel system… it was fine. But we got the vista v2…. Man…. If we had thought there could be that massive a difference… we would have just splurged from the get go.
There are a lot of items you don’t have to buy honestly to push the budget down. I never used a rocking chair for both of my kids, so mostly personal preference for what you are buying. You can use a cot from the beginning instead of a bassinet.
As somebody who has helped raise a few babies in a small house with little money, a good Bluetooth speaker or radio works as a sound machine. And if the baby is sleeping in a room with you put on music on the TV or on your phone
I don't know for sure but I'm generally being more careful because I have had sensitive skin since I was an infant and I still do so I'm assuming my kid will also have that issue.
@@dh5549 It is, covering the basics like in the video and buying with your budget in mind. Infant car seats can be found for under $75 (even under $50 if you can catch a sale or coupon but of course YMMV)-travel systems can be found for $150 or under. Crib, mattress, and bedding under $150 (or skip the crib and get a pack n play instead, which can be $50-$100 for a basic model). Remaining $200-$300 can be used for other needs-diapers and wipes ($20-$60 depending on brand), toiletries (under $10 for lotion and shampoo), grooming kit ($5-$20), NB-3m clothing ($8-$15 for sleepers and onesies from target or walmart), baby carrier ($25-$50), some sort of storage container ($5+ depending what you already have at home and the type of storage you have on your other baby gear like a crib/changer combo or pack n play storage), etc. Where people get caught up is they think more money=better safety or superiority. The baby gear industry is built on peoples insecurities and fear 🤷🏻♀ all baby products that are safety tested (cribs, mattress, car seats, etc) all have to pass the same requirements and testing. Spending more money won't guarantee more safety or protection. Car seats for instance-ive tested and touched hundreds of infant car seats over the decade ive had kids. Want to guess how many use the same plastic shell but put a different branded cover and price tag on them?
