The True Cost of Raising a Baby the First Year

Arizona’s Family On Your Side

The True Cost of Raising a Baby the First Year

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Published on Feb 23, 2025, 5:00:00 PM
Total time: 00:18:27

Episode Description

You know it’s expensive to have a baby, but you may not realize how expensive. A new report is revealing the staggering cost parents pay in the first year of a child’s life. Today, our guest is Melissa Bykofksy.  She’s the executive editor at BabyCenter. We’ll talk about why it’s so expensive, how it’s impacting mental health and family growth, and the ways you can trim some of the expenses for your bundle of joy.  

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