How Much Does Baby Food Cost?

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As much as you love babies and if you are planning to have one, you should know that expenses are not cheap these days. A baby also has needs that an adult does, and more! It is always best to be financially stabled when planning to start a family, because all you want to give your baby is the best that any parent can ever give to a child.

One of the most important necessities a baby needs is food for nourishment. Babies at an early age can really be a big eater. They can consume more that the usual because this is the stage where their growth is fast.

There are different types of formulas available. There is organic formula and soy formula. Of course you need to purchase the one your pediatrician recommended for your baby. However most of the time, you may have to try a number formula before getting to the right one for your baby. Generally, a formula costs about 12 cents per ounce and there are others that can cost even more than that. Normally, a baby drinks 30 ounces of formula a day so that makes it .60 each day. After two months, your baby will drink more at about 40 ounces per day that will cost .80 daily and that calculates to 6 per month. So if you compute it for the first 12 months, you will be spending about ,500 to ,000 on the formula alone. Formula bottles, nipples, liners and other necessities are not yet included in that amount.

When babies reach at their 4th months, they are now allowed to eat cereals. This means that there will be an additional to food expenses. Usually parents start buying cereals for the first few times their babies are going to ear solid foods. If you buy a 16 ounce box of infant cereals that can cost about . This box can last for a month, but eventually you will need to buy more as your baby grows fast. Pureed foods are also available, and a pack usually costs . If your baby reaches 6 months - 12 months, 2-4 packs are expected to be consumed per day and it will cost you about to monthly.

While there are ways to save, you're going to find that as your baby grows older, their diets are going to change. It's always best to talk with your Doctor to discuss all baby food options.