Baby Cost Calculator

Estimate the real cost of a baby over the first few years. All defaults are sourced from published data — adjust any value to match your situation.

Age range

From (month)

0mo

To (month)

Quick adjust: 0mo → 2y

6 months 5 years

$29,495

Estimated Total Cost (0mo – 2y)

Cumulative Cost Over Time

0mo 2y

Cost Items

Diapers

consumable

rate

start mo

end mo

Baby wipes

consumable

rate

start mo

end mo

Formula

consumable

rate

start mo

end mo

Diaper pail refills

consumable

rate

start mo

end mo

Daycare

service

rate

start mo

end mo

Crib

onetime

start mo

end one-time

Breast pump

onetime

start mo

end one-time

Car seat

onetime

start mo

end one-time

Stroller

onetime

start mo

end one-time

Cost breakdown by item

Daycare $19,800

Formula $5,625

Diapers $2,192

Baby wipes $548

Other $1,330