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Using the article raising your $220,000 baby determine answers to the following.
1. Based on your reading the cost of raising a second child for a Typical income family is $222,360 Lower income family is $411,210 Higher income family is $160,410
2. What are three costs that are left out of the average amount? a. College Student expenses b. Lost incomes of family members c. Personal family expenses (medical bills or private schools etc.)
Refer to the How much will your family spend chart to answer the following
3. Rank the categories of expenses from the most costly to least costly.
Housing, Care/School, Food, Transportation, Health, Misc., Clothing
4. Analyze which categories would be easier to adjust for a dual parent family that becomes a single parent family.
Health, Clothing and Misc. because they are less of the overall total and doesn’t differentiate greatly.
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5. Read the suggestions for a healthy lifestyle leading to a baby’s solid growth and development and explain why these suggestions are important for a prospective parent to follow.
Eating For 2 makes sure that the baby is getting the nutrients it needs and makes the mom aware of things that can harm the baby.
Staying fit is important because it contributes to physical health and overall wellbeing during pregnancy.
Oral Health because bacteria from cavities from the mom can transfer on to the baby by kissing, tasting bottle temperature, tasting baby food, etc.
Meds and Herbs is important to know which medicines can be used for pregnant women and it is suggested to be cautious before taking medicines or herbs.
Environmental Hazards, prospective parents should be aware of the hazards so that no harm comes to their baby.
When To Call Your Doctor is an important aspect to be wary of because a pregnant women must know when there could be a potential issue involved with her baby and she needs to be aware of what