Preparing your budget for the arrival of a baby

Your baby will be born in a few weeks and you are wondering what your budget should be. Here are the main expenses to consider:

• Food: bottle and milk, nursing pillow, baby food...
• Diapers and hygiene products: saline solution, pH neutral soaps, wipes...
• Clothes: provide several outfits per day.
• Furniture: bed, wardrobe and changing table.
• Equipment: baby carrier, bottle warmer, bibs, baby carriage or stroller, high chair...
• Health: pediatrician visits, vaccines, medication...
• Childcare costs.
• Organization around the baby: baptism, new car...
• Fortunately, you can also count on the CAF aid and birth bonuses.