Single Mom's R8 600 Monthly Baby Expenses Leave SA Stunned on TikTok: "Ay, I’m Not Ready"
- A South African single mom, Mikaela Ann, shared a TikTok video detailing her son's monthly expenses
- The total cost of R8 600 includes a helper, formula, food, toiletries and vaccinations
- Many viewers were shocked by the high cost, with some delaying their plans to have children
Source: TikTok
A woman left many netizens shaken and stressed after sharing just how much she spends on her child as a single mother.
Woman shares monthly baby expenses
Mikaela Ann posted a TikTok video sharing a breakdown of monthly costs that go toward her son's care.
These include R5 000 for her helper, who watches her son five days a week when she's at work, R1 500 for formula, R1 000 for Purity and baby cereal, R900 for toiletries, and R200 for vaccinations, totalling R8 600.
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SA stressed by mom's baby budget
Mikaela Ann's video sparked shock and disbelief among many netizens who were surprised to learn how much the single mother pays to care for her child.
Others expressed that they weren't ready to have children yet after seeing how much Mikaela Ann parts with monthly.
@setjie m replied:
"R5 000 for a helper? 5 days a week? How do I apply? And where do I send my CV?"
Poppy Picasso said:
"You must have a minimum of R1 million before you fall pregnant. Yoh Hai!"
Buhle_Nikelo replied:
"I-salary yomuntu uR8 600, ay, I’m not ready."
Not Kiara commented:
"Thanks for reminding me I can’t afford one now, I’ll borrow my nephews. He is so adorable though."
The Critic 1 wrote:
"You are fortunate to have these financial resources that allow the best."
Shirms commented:
"I love how you say helper and not nanny!!"
Shani Kisten replied:
"For everyone saying that R5K is too little. The minimum wage for a helper in SA is currently R4K."
Melajay commented:
"And dads pay R1 000 maintenance a month."
Siphe_Xulu wrote:
"Shuthi mina ingane ngisakude kakhulu ukubanayo."
❤ replied:
"Awungiphe le yakhe ye grant."
Single mom thanks best friend for surprising her daughter
In another story, Brielfy News reported that a single mom took to social media to express her gratitude to her friend who showed up for her on her daughter's birthday.
A TikTok video shared by @mologadi94 shows her friend walking into a restaurant, where she had her children seated, armed with balloons and goodies to surprise the birthday girl.
In the clip, @mologadi94 is seen overcome with emotion as she cries upon seeing the surprise that her friend had arranged for her baby girl.
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