How much does a baby cost?

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Once you have one, are they very dear to run?

[Guest]

just imagine the government giving you a truckload of gold bricks and you still owe more in debt than you will ever earn. That is parenthood!

[pisces]

well,babies are very expensive,but they are definately worth it.once u have a baby,it doesn't matter how tight money is,you manage

[Dannielf]

well,babies are very expensive,but they are definately worth it.once u have a baby,it doesn't matter how tight money is,you manage

But if you are poor you are ethically bound to abort the bugger.

[azraelle]

As I wrote in another thread, babies are like horses. Or icebergs. The initial expense is only the beginning. But the payback is huge, though not necessarily financial. Could have been relatively well-off without having had children, but I wouldn't trade the experience for anything. Times 5, in my case.

[OneTrackSally]

I've seen them go for as little as $500 in the alley behind the airport.

[THAT_GUEST]

I've seen them go for as little as $500 in the alley behind the airport.

[Captain]

[Salsito]

Whats that expression.. A child is for life not just for Christmas! (ok its a dog but you know what I mean)

I gave up keeping track of the cost of my daughter years ago, we love her to bits, shes fun to be with and we get a great deal of pleasure out of her, as she gets older the outgoings increase and I'm sure they will continue to do so for the forseeable future.

Its just another part of life