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Our second child

Niall Blackborough

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Name

What did we call him?

Niall Blackborough

Born

When did he emerge?

22nd April 2019 17:46

Sex & Birth weight

What were his vital statistics?

Male & 3.458kg (7lb 10oz)

Total expenses

How much to raise Niall?

£24,446.33

Number of expenses

How many purchases have we made?

1533 (View all)

Top Essential expense

The grandest expense?

£409.00 (Car seat)

Top Non-Essential expense

The grandest expense?

£557.00 (Center parcs)

Top Hobby and Interests expense

The grandest expense?

£147.00 (Shotgun MTB seat and handles)


Total expenses by category

We group expenses into three core categories, these are the totals for each category, select a category for more detail.

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Essential

The costs that we see as absolutely necessary in raising a child and in essence, keeping them healthy and well, alive.

£10,036.22

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Non-Essential

The optional costs of raising a child and those which spark lively debate between Mummy and Daddy.

£13,535.59

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Hobbies and Interests

All the fun extras.

£874.52


Expenses for the last three years

Total expenses for the last three years, select a year for additional detail including the ability to view all years.

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2025

Summary of all expenses for Niall in 2025

£3,843.13

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2024

Summary of all expenses for Niall in 2024

£3,538.53

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2023

Summary of all expenses for Niall in 2023

£3,222.11


The 25 most recent expenses for Niall - (View all)

The table below lists the last 25 expenses we have logged for Niall, to see more select any summary count, category or subcategory.

25 most recent expenses for Niall
Expense Date Categories Total Allocation Amount
Cake with Mum and Dad 6 Dec 202506/12/2025 Non-Essential / Sweet treats £3.90 100% £3.90
Lunch with Mum & Dad 6 Dec 202506/12/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £6.59 100% £6.59
Haircut 6 Dec 202506/12/2025 Essential / Grooming and Toiletries £12.50 100% £12.50
Elf accessories 4 Dec 202504/12/2025 Non-Essential / Christmas £16.75 50% £8.38
T-shirt for Nativity 4 Dec 202504/12/2025 Essential / Education £6.99 100% £6.99
Helping Hands - extra days 4 Dec 202504/12/2025 Non-Essential / Childcare £39.00 100% £39.00
Share of shopping 2 Dec 202502/12/2025 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £199.29 15% £29.89
Share of shopping 1 Dec 202501/12/2025 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £17.75 15% £2.66
Share of shopping 29 Nov 202529/11/2025 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £30.81 15% £4.62
Pizza takeout 28 Nov 202528/11/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £37.97 25% £9.49
Advent calendar 28 Nov 202528/11/2025 Non-Essential / Events & Seasonal Events £6.75 100% £6.75
Share of shopping 27 Nov 202527/11/2025 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £12.60 15% £1.89
Drink and cake at party 23 Nov 202523/11/2025 Non-Essential / Friend Birthday £4.00 100% £4.00
Friends birthday 23 Nov 202523/11/2025 Non-Essential / Friend Birthday £11.29 100% £11.29
Brownies from Cake Lady 22 Nov 202522/11/2025 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £20.00 25% £5.00
Share of shopping 22 Nov 202522/11/2025 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £7.55 15% £1.13
Pocket money 22 Nov 202522/11/2025 Non-Essential / Pocket Money £5.00 100% £5.00
Fish and chips 20 Nov 202520/11/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £5.00 100% £5.00
Share of shopping 17 Nov 202517/11/2025 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £14.80 15% £2.22
Costa lunch 9 Nov 202509/11/2025 Non-Essential / Takeaways & Dining £9.40 100% £9.40
Bus 9 Nov 202509/11/2025 Non-Essential / Travel £2.60 100% £2.60
Pocket money 8 Nov 202508/11/2025 Non-Essential / Pocket Money £5.00 100% £5.00
Toothpaste 4 Nov 202504/11/2025 Essential / Grooming and Toiletries £4.20 100% £4.20
Share of shopping 4 Nov 202504/11/2025 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £214.23 15% £32.13
Nov helping hands 4 Nov 202504/11/2025 Essential / Clothes & Food etc. £52.00 100% £52.00