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又仔细温习了一遍Bebe38的"新生儿必备物品清单-转自Consumer reports",突然觉得应该算一算这七个月以来已经为养Summer花了多少钱(有朝一日可以和她算总账:)),算完后,着实出了一身冷汗,下面是一份清单:
Tooling around - Infant Car seat. (Primo Viaggio Infant Car Seat) ($180) - Stroller. (Pliko P3 MT Stroller, bought online) ($220) - Convertible Car(Roundabout Convertible Car Seat by Britax) ($220) - Soft carrier. (Babybjorn) ($80)
Beds and linens - Crib. ($200) - Crib mattress. ($80) - Bassinet/cradle (Borrowed from another neighbor). - Three fitted crib sheets. ($30) - 8 cotton receiving blankets. $100 - Two waterproof mattress pads. ($50) - Sllep positioner ($20) - Deluxe Snuggle Nest ($50) - Playard (Pack'n Play by Graco) ($100)
Diaper duty - Diapers. (so far around $400) - Diaper pail. (Diaper Champ by Baby Trend) ($30) - Diaper bag. ($20) - Ultimate Wipes Warmer by Prince Lionheart Inc ($22)
Baby's room
- Paint ($50) - Monitor. (1 set of Sight & Sound Assurance Video Monitor 900 Mhz, $150, 1 set of Crystal Clear Nursery Monitor, $20) ($170) - Changing table. (Used, almost new.) ($25) - A rocker or glider. (borrowed from neighbor) - Closet organizers, hangers etc.($200)
Dressing baby - so far around $700 - $800 (also got a lot from Baby shower and friends)
Feeding time - 4 nursing bras. ($50) - Washable and disposable breast pads.(so far my wife has used 4 packs disposable) ($50) - Breast pump. (Madela traveller) ($250) - Bottles and nipples. (Newborn Feeding Essentials $70 + nipples) ($100) - Express Microwave Steam Sterilizer. ($30) - Express Bottle & Babyfood Warmer by Avent ($40) - High Chair (Trend High Chair - Palm Tree by Baby Trend) ($90) - Food processor ($10) - Baby food (around $1 per day since Summer began the solid food)
Bathing/grooming - Three soft hooded towels. ($40) - 30 baby washcloths. ($50) - Baby body wash, cream and body oil. ($50) - Diaper rash ointment. ($30) - Infant bathtub. (Bought two 1 4-in-1 Bath Station by Safety 1st, $20, hated it, still in garage, another "Sure Comfort Deluxe Newborn-to-Toddler Tub" by The First Years, loving it, $17) ($37) - Mild laundry detergent. (Dreft, so far 2 bottle have been used) ($35)
Medicine chest essentials - Hc 30pc All In One Kit (include Nail clipper, Nail scissors, 4 emery boards, digital thermometer, nasal aspirator, Medicine dropper, Medicine dropper spill guard, Medidince spoon dispenser, 4 piece toothbrush set, Brush, Comb, Duck water-filled teether, Pretzel teether. etc) ($25) - Others (Rubbing alcohol, Infant's Tylenol etc.) ($50)
Keeping baby happy - Pacifiers. ($30) - Humidifier ($40) - Swing. (Jungle Plaid Cradle Swing by Fisher-Price, $80) - Bouncer (Got from my ex-roomate, actually got a lot of stuff from her. even the Boppy Pillow :)) - SmartSteps Exersaucer Entertainer by Evenflo ($100) - Toys (so far around $500)
Nanny - Right now: $1400 per month (so far $3500)
Total : around $8100 + a new SUV + new Camcorder + new Digital Camera + lots of love
Return: lots of joy and a health baby
结论:做父母真不容易呀!
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