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A baby costs £5000 before his first birthday
By Kimberley Smith on 21/09/2010 16:41:27
Parents shell out on buggies, cots and clothes before their baby’s even born!
We know having a baby is an expensive business and a new survey has confirmed revealing that parents will spend around £5000 before their tot turns one.The 2,000 parents surveyed by BabyDam said most money went on preparing their baby’s nursery
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Are E numbers ever OK for babies?
By Cheryl Freedman on 26/09/2012 17:59:54
They're a common ingredient in processed foods, but should additives really be avoided at all costs when feeding your baby?
E numbers suffer from a bad image. Most mums know that they're additives found in processed or ready-made foods, and have a hunch that they're best avoided. And there's no doubt that serving fresh, home-cooked food to your baby is better than eating
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Baby buys – what should be brand new?
By ThinkBaby on 24/01/2008 12:17:47
Having a baby can lead to many costly buys, but there are things you can buy or get passed on secondhand. For safety reasons, what items should be brand new?
What products should you buy new?Of course you really don't need to buy everything new, but here are the items which are important and NOT worth taking a gamble on:Car seats and restraints We all want to make sure our seat belts work well
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Flying with your baby may cost you more than you think
By Matt Fricker on 06/08/2010 13:22:12
Hidden budget flight costs revealed
, as budget airlines often don’t offer reasonable luggage allowance for infants. This means parents could easily end up paying costs for essentials such as buggies and luggage containing baby gear and clothes.“It’s no secret that budget airlines are trying
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Baby tickets on flights cost more than adult seats
By Kimberley Smith on 16/06/2011 14:52:08
Cost of travelling with babies high as airlines bump up the price of baby seats and luggage, finds new survey
to book a seat for your baby and ensure they are on your lap during take-off and landing to satisfy legal requirements.”One good thing for parents at least, is that all the airlines do allow a pram on board free of charge. And some airlines, including BA
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Care for very premature babies questioned
By Laura Lee Davies on 27/03/2006 11:50:34
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has questions the cost of caring for premature babies
The BBC has reported a controversial issued raised by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.The story claims that the college has voiced concerns over the cost of caring for very premature babies and describes the practice of 'bed
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New vote: travels with baby
By Laura Lee Davies on 05/06/2007 10:38:52
What are the biggest put-offs to travelling with your new baby? Cost? Feeding facilities? Bulky buggies and travel cots? Let us know!
When you have a new baby, you're keen to show them off to the world, and keen to show the world to them. Many people say, travelling with a small baby is much easier than it is with toddlers – they don't cost as much to fly with, you need less
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10 gorgeous Mother’s Day gifts for £5 and under
By Anna Lewis on 12/03/2012 16:29:33
Showing your mum you care on Mother’s Day doesn’t have to cost the earth. Check out these gifts for a fiver or less
Joy candle, £4.99Lighting a few candles is a great way to relax and unwind after a hard day of doing mum things. This stylish candle comes in a range of colours and styles, but we think this one's a particularly great choice for Mother's Day
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Baby on a Budget Week!
By Laura Lee Davies on 20/01/2007 01:09:07
We hope you've found it useful and we'd love to hear some of your own ideas about cutting costs but keep parenthood special.
pampering for you and baby, which doesn't cost the earth. For example, do reusable nappies really save you money?, and is buying secondhand a safe option?We also take a look at great value maternitywear including those all important jeans from £20… And how
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Disposable, reusable or eco? Nappy pros and cons
By Kimberley Smith on 06/11/2010 01:52:42
Waste not or wash not? The pros and cons of the three nappy styles
and time if you don’t have a drier or prefer not to use one. Cost. The initial outlay is expensive as you’re buying everything you’ll need to keep your baby dry for the next three years! Ongoing costs include nappy soak, detergent and extra energy costs
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