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Life is generally expensive (yes, we are feeling the impact of tariffs ), but the cost of being a parent is on another level. According to BabyCenter , the first-year cost of raising a baby is roughly $20,384, though expenses fluctuate depending on the state, and kids tend to get more expensive as they grow up. As for specific, higher-end items, which increase baseline cost, the fan-favorite Uppababy Vista V3 stroller is nearly $1,200 (not including tax), a chic Babyletto crib ranges between $500 and $800, and the beloved BabyBjörn bouncer is at least $210, though if you want it in a fun pattern or color, you better be ready to pay more.

Those costs already warrant serious sticker shock, but unfortunately, prices only continue to skyrocket thanks to lingering

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