A baby can be a big strain on your finances
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New parents are left in financial misery after they have overspent in preparation for their baby’s arrival
Most parents will testify that having a baby is one of the most joyful experiences in life. However, a new programme, to be aired on Sky, has found that preparing for the arrival of the baby can put financial strain on parents.
How To…Prepare For Your Baby’s Arrival found that 20 per cent of expecting parents have spent more than they can afford on things such as doing up the nursery, buying a pushchair and clothes for the new arrival.
Alistair Clayton, a spokesperson for the programme, said, ‘In anticipation of their baby’s arrival, first-time parents often feel under pressure to overspend in preparation for every eventuality: outfits for every occasion, expensive nursery equipment and gadgets they’ll never use.’
How To…Prepare For Your Baby’s Arrival will cover a host of topics – from money and time-saving ideas and stocking up on the baby basics to how to choose the high chair, pram, buggy and nursery equipment.
It will also examine the latest ideas and concepts in parenting along with the health needs of expectant mums, aided by expert advice from midwives. The series will even provide help on such anxiety-provoking topics as feeding, weaning, bath-time and bed-time, and how to plan financially for the future of your child.
How To…Prepare For Your Baby’s Arrival starts on Sky on February, 7 at 7:30pm
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