NatWest have recently created a handy tool called the Cost of Raising a Child Calculator. It allows you to enter in your own costs per week across a variety of different items giving you an estimate as to how much your little one will cost you over the span of a year. You can even check your spending against the national average to give you a better idea of whether you’re overspending or whether you’re already budgeting well!
The tool covers ages from newborn right up until their 18th birthday, so it’s perfect for both new parents and existing parents alike. It’s a great way to help manage your money and estimate how much you may need to save for the future.
After using the tool, for those of you who are expecting the arrival of a little one, or simply know someone else who is, here’s your chance to win either a baby boy or baby girl hamper. The hamper will contain useful items for the baby as well as some well-earned goodies for Mum and Dad!
Baby Boy Hamper: Keel Toys “Baby Boy” Teddy Bear 18cm, Baby Bib, Organic Baby Care Bubble Bath 250ml, Brush and Comb Set, Organic Skincare Baby Wipes (72 Wipes), Scratch Mitts, Socks, Chocolaterie Diane Belgian Mixed Truffles 50g
Baby Girl Hamper: Keel Toys “Baby Girl” Teddy Bear 18cm, Baby Bib, Organic Baby Care Baby Lotion 250ml, Brush and Comb Set, Organic Skincare Baby Wipes (72 Wipes), Scratch Mitts, Socks, Lindt Lindor Milk Chocolate Cornet Truffles 50g
Both are presented in a white wicker cotton lined basket with handle and elegantly gift wrapped with ribbon. Basket size 10.5” (L) x 8” (W) x 8” (H)
So come on over to Rafflecopter and enter the competition, share on social media for more entries as well! Don’t miss out on our giveaways, sign up to the newsletter as well, and check out the other open giveaways on the blog too, as well as our blog giveaway competition listing.
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This competition closes on Monday 14th July at 11.59pm, and our usual competition and giveaway terms and conditions apply.
P.S. I know that blue and pink is very stereotyped for girls and boys, and we apologise, but we had to go with something…and you are welcome to choose either one of course whatever the gender of the baby you would like to get the hamper for :-D
Portia Mattinson
Monday 14th of July 2014
In the early days nappys and milk I found to be really expensive. I'm finding now as they are older it's the toys they want for birthdays and Xmas. Games consoles, I pads etc!
Vicky Robinson
Monday 14th of July 2014
Twice a year things get very expensive for me - Christmas and the Summer Holidays! I have to budget very carefully as I find that buying the Christmas presents and the school uniforms costs an absolute fortune when you have 7 at school! (I also have a toddler & new baby.)
Natalie Gillham
Monday 14th of July 2014
Christmas presents x
esther james
Monday 14th of July 2014
childcare! It costs me a fortune
claire little
Monday 14th of July 2014
childcare costs are out of this world :(