4 in 5 parents say having a baby is too expensive
4 in 5 parents say having a baby is more expensive than it should be. Among parents of a young child 0-3 years, 2 in 5 parents describe themselves as financially struggling or just getting by. Among parents of older children, 2 in 5 have not donated to an organization or family with a young child, and half say they do not know which programs provide the help that young families need.