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Baby shopping budget — free printable new baby cost planner

A baby shopping budget planner to work out what you really need (and what you don't) before baby arrives — the essentials, rough costs, and what to borrow or buy secondhand — so you're ready without overspending on a long list of 'must-haves'.

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Free · No email required Baby shopping budget printable new baby cost planner really need essentials rough costs borrow secondhand ready without overspending must haves pregnancy newborn nursery preparing
What you get

Designed to look bought, priced at nothing

Three print sizes

A2 and A3 for home printers, plus 18×24" for a print shop or easel.

Fully editable

Change the wording in any free PDF editor — no design software needed.

High-resolution

Crisp 300 DPI vector text that stays sharp at poster size.

How to use it

From download to display in three steps

  • Personalise. Open the PDF in Canva, Acrobat online or Apple Preview and edit the text.
  • Print. Heavyweight matte card at home for A3 and under; a print shop for 18×24".
  • Display. Frame it or stand it on an easel at your .

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Frequently asked questions

What do you really need to buy for a new baby?
It's easy to be overwhelmed (and have your money taken!) by the enormous 'baby must-have' lists, but newborns actually need far less than the marketing suggests — and being realistic about it saves a great deal of money. The genuine essentials are fairly short: a safe place for baby to sleep (and a new, firm mattress — the NHS advises buying a mattress new for safety), a car seat (one of the few things you should always buy new, never secondhand, as you can't be sure of its history), nappies, some clothes and basics, feeding equipment (whether breast or bottle), and somewhere to change them. Lots of other items are 'nice to have' rather than essential, and many can be borrowed, accepted as hand-me-downs, or bought secondhand to save money — with the important exceptions of car seats and mattresses, which should be new for safety reasons. A few money-saving principles: don't buy everything before the baby arrives (you'll quickly learn what you actually use, and can buy more once they're here), be wary of gadgets you'll use briefly, and remember babies grow fast so don't over-buy newborn-size clothes. Working to a budget and questioning each 'must-have' keeps you prepared without the financial stress. This is general guidance — for safety advice on equipment, follow NHS and manufacturer guidance.
Is it really free?
Yes — no email, no sign-up.
Can I print it more than once?
Yes — print as many copies as you need.