Yearly Cost of Baby Wipes
On average a baby will use up to 8,000 baby wipes in their first year. This means a year’s supply of baby wipes can cost between $160 and $480. According to a 2010 USDA report, the average middle-income family will spend roughly $12,000 on expenses in their baby’s first year of life. By age two, parents pay more than $12,500 per year.
Usage Over Time
You can expect to use about three to four 80-pack wipes per month for most newborns. As a rule, have a yearly baby wipe budget between $50 and $100 if buying bulk boxes. The average cost of disposable diapers per year is $587, ranging from $264-884 depending on brand and price per diaper. While baby wipes don’t have an expiry date, they have a shelf life, which ranges between fifteen months to two years if unopened.
Monthly and Daily Needs
A month’s supply is between $13 to $40. This works out to 13 wipes per day, 390 wipes per month, and 1,170 wipes for months 9-12. That’s about 5 packs of wipes per month or 15 packs for all 3 months.
Table of Baby Wipe Usage
- 1 day: 13 wipes
- 1 month: 390 wipes
- Months 9-12: 1,170 wipes
Diaper-Related Expenses
The average baby goes through eight to 12 diapers a day, which can set you back $70 to $80 per month, or about $900 a year. A cloth diaper service will cost you around $70 per month.
Calculating Your Needs
Here are some factors to take into account for wipe calculations:
- For poopy diapers: At least 3 wipes per time
- For wet diapers: 1 wipe per time
- Assuming only diaper changes: The usage will vary
Depending on the manufacturer, wipes are typically sold in packs of 52, 56, 60, and 72.