Young South African Mom Shares TikTok Video of Why She's Always Broke, Blames It on Baby Essentials

Young South African Mom Shares TikTok Video of Why She's Always Broke, Blames It on Baby Essentials

  • A young South African woman shared a video on TikTok showing why she is always broke
  • The video features pictures of baby products such as diapers, baby food, baby toiletries, formula, a stroller, toys, and other essentials
  • Many netizens could relate to the young mother's struggle as they shared how a lot of their money also goes toward providing for their little ones

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Young mom spends on baby essentials
A Mzansi mom showed all the baby things she spends her money on. Image: @tholinhlanhla_zungu
Source: TikTok

Raising a baby is no small feat, nor is it easy on one's pocket.

Mom shows where all her money goes

A young woman, Tholinhlanhla Zungu (@tholinhlanhla_zungu), shared a post on TikTok showing why she is always so broke.

The video features herself before switching to photos of baby products such as diapers, baby food, baby toiletries, formula, a stroller, toys and other essentials.

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A baby's necessities can add up quickly. The cost of these items can vary depending on the brand, quality, and location, but they can easily take a significant bite out of a family's budget.

Mzansi reacts to the video

Many netizens could relate to the young mother's struggle as they shared how much of their money also goes toward providing for their little ones.

Thuc98mk replied:

"Yey uzothengela umuntu ongamaz ."

Getty said:

"My current situation ."

user6923577466961 commented:

"Responsible parent ❤❤."

Nokwakhe_ wrote:

"Nami and ngyalayeka ngoba ngakhuzwa."

Mom_2_Mal replied:

"That time I’m bragging about the unnecessary stuff knowing I have zero money for lunch ."

ituh- monica said:

"You is me shame ."

intandokaziyamaga2 commented:

"Into engiyijabule last month when I realised my son will be using one pack of diapers since I'm potty training him."

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Single mum takes daughter on trips around the world

In another story, Briefly News reported that a single mother is not mincing her words when it comes to the father of her daughter.

TikTok user @asia_lechang shared a video on her page of her and her daughter travelling the world together despite getting no support from the kid's father.

The duo visited incredible places, including Canada, Dubai and the United Kingdom. The video is filled with joy, laughter and the beautiful moments together.

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Nothando Mthembu (Senior editor) Nothando Mthembu is a senior multimedia journalist and editor. Nothando has over 5 years of work experience and has served several media houses including Caxton Local Newspapers. She has experience writing on human interest, environment, crime and social issues for community newspapers. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree and an Honours Degree in Media Studies from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, obtained in 2016 and 2017. Nothando has also passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Email: nothando.mthembu@briefly.co.za