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Fact Sheet Example: The Cost of Having a Baby

Fact Sheet Example: The Cost of Having a Baby

Posted by Admin | February 23, 2009 | Comments (8)

Due to popular request, here is an example of a Fact Sheet article to reference. - Liana

The Cost of Having a Baby

It is a fact of life that babies are expensive. Some studies suggest that the average cost of raising a baby through his first year of life is $10,000. It's far more if you include the cost of the delivery. The following is a breakdown of these expenses. Keep in mind, though, that there are many variables that could raise or lower these estimates.

Delivery

An uninsured mother can expect to pay, on average, about $15,000 for her baby’s birth. Insured mothers pay about $1,500 on average. Child Care

Aside from the baby’s delivery, child care is the biggest single expense. In the first year, you could spend as much as $6,000 in day care tuition.

Feeding

Between formula, bottles and baby food, it will cost about $2,300 to feed your baby in the first 12 months. If you exclusively breastfeed, though, you eliminate most of this expense. Diapers

If you use disposable diapers and wipes, expect to spend at least $600 in the first year.

Baby Gear

It is amazing how much stuff babies need. From car seats to cribs, you could easily spend $1,500. Medical

Babies have several checkups in their first year of life. Depending upon how much health insurance you carry, these checkups could total anywhere from $100 to $1,000. If your baby gets sick or has special medical conditions, the costs will grow. Clothing Baby clothes may be small but they’ll still cost you. How much? About $600 in the first year.

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Anonymous
Mar 1, 9:14 PM

Thanks for posting this example. I have been apprehensive about accepting the Fact Sheet assignments, but I look forward to picking up some of this work now that I see how it can be done. (Prior to this post, I was uncertain of where to find completed versions of these articles online.) I'm pleased that you have less intensive assignments available to claim, since I'll be able to meet my daily income goals without necessarily needing to produce as many full-fledged $15.00 articles per day. Plus, the smaller assignments are less demanding on my attention span as I take care of my daughter. That being said, I also appreciate the option of being able to produce the larger assignments.

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Anonymous
Mar 2, 10:51 AM

And looking up all of those averages and numbers make this worth $5? Looking up such data and then writing 500 to 800 words at $15 makes so much more sense. After all, the slow part is research, the fast part is writing.

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Anonymous
Mar 8, 4:05 PM

Thanks for the sample Liana. I am trying to move to writing different types of articles for demand studios and this is a big plus.

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Anonymous
Mar 17, 8:32 AM

No citations.

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Anonymous
Mar 21, 3:38 AM

I have 2 fact sheets pending review. There is a bit of a discrepancy between the Fact Sheet style guide and the example above. For the sake of sanity I have written my two recent submissions in the format that Liana has used. I fully anticipate that I will have them sent back to me, as I feel a little lost in the woods over here. Is there any logical reason why these are $5 and not $15? I can't see any. It would take me just as long to write an eHow as it would a fact sheet.

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Anonymous
May 6, 2:48 PM

I am delighted to have this sample to peruse. I need it since it's especially difficult to put any one topic into 200 words. Thanks for posting that example Thanks Liana, I needed that.

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Anonymous
May 6, 2:53 PM

I have a question about applying to be a copy editor. Since if I'm not accepted I can never apply again, I hesitate to try. (glad I didn't know that when I applied to be a writer or I'd probably still be stuck at GAF). Anyways, I edit for a professor on a permanent basis and think I know what I'm doing. But, my punctuation skills are a little iffy do you think I should wait? Also does a copy editor make more money? Thanks for the help. Jeana

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DenaB
Jul 19, 3:40 PM

Thanks for posting this example. I just claimed my first Fact Sheet assignment and was trying to figure out how best to meet the requirements. This example helps a lot!

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