Babynomics: Moneysaving tips for smart parents

✍ Scribed by Madeline Thomas

• Publisher: White Ladder
• Year: 2010
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 257
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Children cost a bomb but there's no escaping it is there? One estimate puts the cost of bringing up a child from 0-21 years at GBP90,000, which is terrifying for any new parent. But does it really cost this much to raise a child, and how can you as a parent cut this down to manageable money? Babynomics brings you practical and realistic advice on saving money, without meaning you have to compromise on the lifestyle of your family. Babynomics teaches parents what costs you can cut, and ways to pay for those bills you can't avoid when raising a family. Find out: How to save money on baby equipment How to make the most of government funding for your family The wonderful world of children's toys Santa, peer pressure and buying for birthdays Memorable holidays without the price tag When to start saving money for university Babynomics shows you how much money you can save at each stage of your child's life, and prove that having a happy family doesn't have to cost you the earth.

✦ Table of Contents

Contents......Page 4
Acknowledgements......Page 7
Introduction......Page 8
Ch1 Pregnancy: What you should and shouldn't buy......Page 12
Ch2 Planning for your new family: What money is available......Page 43
Ch3 Family costs and affording childcare......Page 63
Ch4 Planning for your family should the worst happen......Page 89
Ch5 The first year......Page 111
Ch6 Toddler and pre-school years......Page 135
Ch7 Siblings and home economics......Page 153
Ch8 Feeding your family: Food and grocery shopping......Page 165
Ch9 Going to school......Page 178
Ch10 Peer group issues......Page 190
Ch11 Pocket money......Page 212
Ch12 The future and financial independence......Page 234
Final word......Page 252
Useful websites......Page 254
Index......Page 255