Brilio.net - Being a mother is not just about providing breast milk , food, and taking care of children all day long. There are many other needs that must be met, from clothing, shelter, to various daily needs that require a large budget.
For those who do not have children, it may be difficult to imagine how much money must be spent each month. Even though they are still toddlers, baby needs such as diapers, formula, tissues, and snacks can cost quite a lot.
This was revealed by a young mother named Sonia through the TikTok account @soniaa_ap. In her viral upload, she shared details of her monthly expenses for her child's needs which reached more than IDR 5 million.
photo: TikTok/@soniaa_ap
Reported from her TikTok account on Tuesday (3/4), Sonia said that she spent around IDR 800 thousand just for her child's snacks, not including main meals. In addition, she spent IDR 1 million on disposable diapers.
Formula milk is one of the biggest expenses. Sonia uses Bebelac milk for Rp 528 thousand per 3 kg and buys around 4-5 packs per month, so the total can reach more than Rp 2 million.
Through her upload, Sonia emphasized that relying on the UMR salary alone is difficult to meet these needs. She and her husband also had to find a way to balance household finances.
photo: TikTok/@soniaa_ap
The post caught the attention of many netizens, being watched almost 1 million times and receiving thousands of comments. Some people gave advice, while others felt the number was too large compared to their own experiences.
From the various responses, it is clear that children's expenses can vary greatly depending on the child's lifestyle, products used, and eating habits. However, one thing is for sure, raising children does require careful financial planning.
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