Calculating the costs of having a baby

The Money Advice Service has developed a Baby Costs Calculator to enable you to check how much the essentials cost are for you.

Their research shows that a baby could cost as much as £7,200 or as little as £1,600 in their first year, excluding childcare:

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They have also produced a Baby, Money Timeline. It covers everything from arranging your maternith leave to claiming Child Benefit. Try it out:

Help with Childcare Costs
Are you looking for support with childcare costs? In addition to the free early education for 2, 3 or 4 year olds there are other sources of help. You may also be eligible for help from government childcare schemes and your employer. Visit Childcare Choices to use their…