Birth: budgeting for the baby's arrival and the aqiqah
AmanaFi team · Updated · 1 min read
A baby's arrival changes the budget for years: equipment, health, possible leave, nappies, food. Preparing these items from pregnancy avoids suffering them in a rush, and leaves room for the aqiqah if you practise it.
Items to anticipate
Split them between one-off and recurring.
- One-off: cot, pushchair, clothes, car seat.
- Health: pregnancy follow-up, delivery, consultations.
- Recurring: nappies, milk, clothes, childcare.
- Possible drop in income during leave.
The aqiqah
The aqiqah, recommended on the seventh day according to tradition, involves sacrificing a sheep and sharing the meat. For those who practise it, it is prepared like the Eid sacrifice: an envelope set aside in advance, according to your means. For precise rules, consult a qualified person.
Buying wisely
Many items are used for only a few months: second-hand, lending between families and gifts from relatives sharply cut the cost of equipment. Keep a fund for health surprises, which are frequent in the first year.
Frequently asked
When should I start saving for a baby?
As soon as the birth plan is known: even a few months of a regular sum cover the main equipment.
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