1st time father dealing with finances
Hi guys
Not entirely too sure if I can ask this Q here but I'd truly appreciate some insight and some advice. I'm about to be a father (me and my wife found out 2 weeks ago) and I've been trying to research as much as possible regarding costs for a new born child. This ranges from which medical aid to get onto, to monthly costs such as food, consultations, a helper (whether it's a stay home or comes in daily), to items such as the baby's bed, toys, clothing, long term investment platforms and anything else financially relating to the child. My net is R61k so I really want to make sure that I've got things covered so I don't get caught by surprise.
Any advice would be truly and deeply appreciated 😊
Posted Oct 14, 2025, 12:46 PM UTC
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