u/Lgronna

I live in Los Angeles and childcare could be up to $5k a month for baby-care for two. Regardless of where you live, what has been the best saving grace or set up that makes the most sense for your family? My babies will be 14.5 months apart and my biggest stressor about the age gap is childcare I am comfortable with and the price of it. We currently do a nanny share with my 8 month old with a neighbor baby and it's so much more affordable than if we just had a nanny alone - it's the perfect setup and I'm so devastated that we likely won't be able to add a newborn to the mix when I go back to work at 4-5 months. Any advice from working or stay at home moms is helpful, added plus if it's in an expensive city with a creative solution - I don't know how I'll make these next few years work at these prices :(