Budgeting secrets for parents - DIYFather launches "Baby on a Budget" in the US

CHICAGO, IL (June 8, 2011) - For most new parents, it isn't the sound of their baby crying that keeps them up all night, it is the "cha-ching" of the cash register, as they add up all their new expenses. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, raising a child till age 18 can cost anywhere from $110,000 to over $410,000. And baby's first year alone can cost upwards of $11,000!

The new must-have eBook by DIY Father "Baby on a Budget" contains the combined wisdom of fathers around the world using humor and useful tips to help new parents to save over $6,000, so they can enjoy their new life with their new baby, without breaking the bank.

"Congratulations you're a new dad! Now you have one new and rather large expense, that will be hanging around for the next 20 years or so. And if you are like most new dads, the one question racing around your mind is ... how am I going to pay for it all?" says DIY Father Founder Scott Lancaster.

Baby on a Budget on TV

Scott was interviewed about our new book "Baby on a Budget" this morning on TVNZ's Breakfast Show. Here's the link if you've missed it: TVNZ Breakfast Show




Check out the "Baby on a Budget" page on DIYFather.com for more information about the book.

-Stef

Baby on a Budget

DIYFather has an answer to the slow economic recovery and GST increase. Our new Book Baby on a Budget published on September 1st delivers real savings to families. The 130-page book presents the combined wisdom of fathers around the world on how to save thousands of dollars during pregnancy and the first year with a baby. Baby on a Budget is a must have for all parents who want to enjoy their new life with a baby without breaking the bank.

The book covers savings in areas ranging from food, consumables, toys, clothes, childcare and other “big ticket items” for families like going on holidays or purchasing gifts for special occasions. We have done all the hard work collating money-saving tips and researching government support, tax breaks, budget calculators and freebies. Baby on a Budget presents all the information in a useful format and provides shortcuts to all essential online tools and sites.