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Note: For basic vaccinations, mothers can visit preventive healthcare centers without charge. However, for extra assurance, if mothers take their children to pediatric hospitals for vaccinations, they will incur costs for these shots.
This is a relatively substantial expense for formula-fed mothers. If mothers breastfeed, use a breast pump, and store excess milk in the freezer for future use, they might not even need to buy formula, saving around 3 to 4 million VND per month.
Expenses for diapers, strollers, newborn clothes, and other baby essentials are comparable between breastfeeding and formula-fed groups.
Here are the specific expenses for infants in the first year broken down by each month
Summing up: Expenses for infants in the first year are as follows:
– First month: For breastfeeding cases, mothers will spend around 2-3 million VND per month, and for formula-fed babies, the expense is approximately 4-5 million VND per month.
– For infants aged 2 to 5 months, expenses are only about 1-1.5 million VND per month. For formula-fed infants, this figure ranges from 3-4 million VND per month.
– Infants aged 6 to 12 months: There is a relatively high difference between breastfeeding and formula-fed groups. Specifically, infants naturally fed by breastfeeding only require around 2-3 million VND per month, while the other group needs 3-4 million VND per month.
So, summarizing the first 12 months, you need around 20 to 30 million VND for breastfeeding infants and about 37-49 million VND for formula-fed infants.
Here is the budget for essential items to raise a child in the first year for mothers to reference and prepare most thoroughly for their babies. Prices, amounts, and market rates may vary depending on the chosen brands, usage needs, and market conditions over time.
