Parenthood Hacks: How We Saved Over S$7,000 in the First Year as Parents
By Seedly • September 17, 2020
Raising a child is a huge financial commitment (but that smile just makes your money worries go away!). Source: Giphy Depending on your childcare needs and individual preferences, you can easily shell out about S$15,000 in the first year alone. However, with the hacks detailed below, my husband and I managed to cut our expenses by almost $7,000. Here’s how you can do it too! TL;DR: Saving Money in the 1st Year of Parenthood What My Husband and I DidCost Savings Chose National University Hospital (NUH) over Raffles Hospital $3,000 Breastfed baby$1,900 Bought diapers in bulk from online store $400 Purchased stroller from a baby fair$300 Got hand-me-down clothes$400 Purchased IKEA baby cot through Carousell$480 Got hand-me-downs for changing mat and bathtub $60...
