Baby’s First Year Expenses: A New Mom’s Honest Take

What does a baby’s first year actually cost? (Spoiler: more than anyone casually mentions.) In this episode of Bleep the Budget, Meghan and Jenna, both new moms, share their perspective on the real expenses that show up during baby’s first year; diapers, formula, bills, childcare, and all the “wait… we have to pay for that too?” moments.We talk about what surprised us most, what felt manageable, what completely wrecked the budget, and the little wins that had a BIG impact. If you’re expecting, planning for kids, or already deep in the newborn phase, this is an honest, judgment-free look at new-mom money reality… with a little humor to survive it.