How much should I budget for a baby nursery?

Essential-only setup: $1,500–2,500. Complete comfortable setup: $3,000–5,000. Premium everything: $6,000–$10,000+. The cot/crib, car seat, and pram/stroller are the three biggest-ticket items.

What baby items are worth buying second-hand?

Clothes, toys, bouncers, and furniture are fine second-hand. Never buy a second-hand car seat (unknown crash history) or mattress (safe sleep guidelines). New is safest for safety-critical items.

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