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<blockquote data-quote="klein" data-source="post: 942854" data-attributes="member: 23950">According to a 2011 Babycenter.com survey, here are five of the most unexpected financial impacts of a new baby’s arrival in the United States:<ol>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Income loss: Many companies no longer compensate new parents for maternity leave, so consider depositing money into a flexible spending account so that pre-tax dollars can be used for childcare expenses;</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Utilities: When taking time off of work to care for a newborn, utility costs can double in some cases;</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Medical bills: Today, the medical costs associated with the birth of a child can run more than $1,500, plus the added costs of subsequent visits to the pediatrician.</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Food: A breast pump can run anywhere from $150 to $200, while nursing clothes could cost you $500 or more;</li>
<li data-xf-list-type="ol">Incidentals: Baby classes can cost $100 or more per month, plus expenses for toys, new furniture, diapers, a changing table and more.</li>
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[QUOTE="klein, post: 942854, member: 23950"] According to a 2011 [B]Babycenter.com[/B] survey, here are five of the most unexpected [B]financial impacts[/B] of a new baby’s arrival in the United States: [LIST=1] [*][B]Income loss:[/B] Many companies no longer compensate new parents for [B]maternity leave[/B], so consider depositing money into a flexible spending account so that pre-tax dollars can be used for childcare expenses; [*][B]Utilities:[/B] When taking [B]time off[/B] of work to care for a newborn, utility costs can double in some cases; [*][B]Medical bills:[/B] Today, the medical costs associated with the birth of a child can run more than $1,500, plus the added costs of subsequent visits to the pediatrician. [*][B]Food:[/B] A breast pump can run anywhere from $150 to $200, while nursing clothes could cost you $500 or more; [*][B]Incidentals:[/B] Baby classes can cost $100 or more per month, plus [B]expenses[/B] for toys, new furniture, diapers, a changing table and more. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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