Your Baby's First Year Costs
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Estimated First Year Cost
$6,698
$558/mo
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$18.35/day
Cost Breakdown
Where Your Money Goes
Category Details
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Childcare
$0/year
$0/mo
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Feeding
Formula
$2,142/year
$179/mo
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Diapers & Wipes
Disposable
$1,176/year
$98/mo
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Clothing
Mix of new & used
$708/year
$59/mo
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Gear & Nursery
Moderate
$2,000/year
$167/mo
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Medical
Not included
$0/year
$0/mo
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Toiletries & Toys
$672/year
$56/mo
How You Compare
Childcare Costs in California
Infant Center
$18,201/yr
Infant Family
$12,268/yr
Toddler Center
$16,000/yr
Toddler Family
$11,520/yr
Money-Saving Tips
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Breastfeeding could save you about $1,300 per year compared to formula.
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Switching to cloth diapers could save about $696 in the first year.
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Cost estimates are based on 2025 national averages and may vary by location. Childcare data sourced from Child Care Aware of America.