We kept everything that DS1 used and so didn't need to buy anything really! I 'shop around' to buy consumable stuff like wipes when they are on special. We did need another carseat for DS1 but would have had to buy that regardless of whether we had another baby or not as he is now 3 and a half. I have two boys so we've reused most of the toys and clothes and have only had to get a few new items for DS2 so far. I know once he's older and doing swimming etc too we'll have those expenses to consider but like others have said, you live to your means. The biggest unexpected thing for us is that DS2 has had a few health issues that have required regular medication, specialist visits etc. Nothing major but still things that cost us money with him that we never had to pay for with DS1. So it might be worth considering that if your next bub had any special needs like that, would you be able to afford to meet them?
The only extra's we've spent money on with no 2 as a newbie is girl stuff. We probably could have got away with dressing her in boys clothes too but I refused because baby clothes are so cheap anyway. I got most of DD's clothes from kmart or big w, cotton on kids & target when they have specials or ebay. I bought her some girly nappies just for fun. We use MCN's for DS so we didn't really need them but I wanted them. I'm not too worried about school. We intend to send them to the local public school and I'm hoping by that time, our financial situation will improve. The main extra cost now is that she's in daycare but it's not as bad as I expected.
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