A mother’s complaint about spending $92 on diapers and formula has sparked a divided reaction online, with some social media users expressing sympathy over the cost of raising children. Others questioned the luxury vehicle visible in her video. The debate erupted after the X account Wall Street Apes shared a clip of the unidentified woman arguing that the high cost of baby essentials makes it difficult to consider having another child. “Who in the f—k decided we could make diapers and formula,” she says in the post, “the two most needed things when you have a child, the most expensive things on this planet?.” According to the woman, the two childcare items she gestures toward in the post cost $92. “Oh, you want me to start thinking about having a second kid? Simply how?” she says. “How? I can’t afford that. Abso-f—king-lutely not.” Commenters react, questioning the mother’s lifestyle. Others sympathize with her message The video quickly generated thousands of reactions, with many users expressing sympathy for the mother’s concerns about the cost of childcare necessities. Some commenters focused on the price of the products themselves. One user argued that diapers and formula should cost far less than what the woman paid and described the retail pricing as excessive. One commenter wrote, “I love how the comment wall is mostly women hating on this mom for taking care of herself and driving a decent car (probably also has better safety ratings..). So typical and petty. No focus on the fact that DIAPER AND FORMULA SHOULD NOT COST $92!!!” American mother says she can’t have a second kid, not because she doesn’t want one but because she can’t afford itThis mother bought one can of formula and one box of diapers. It was $92“Who in the f*ck decided we could make diapers and formula, the 2 most needed things when… pic.twitter.com/cTXbe0iWdl— Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) June 23, 2026 Not everyone agreed with that assessment. Another commenter pointed to the vehicle shown in the video and also suggested that her financial concerns might be easier to address if she downsized her car, writing, “She’s in a $150k vehicle let’s maybe sell that to start.” Another said, “Sell the luxury car.” Wall Street Apes also shared commentary that framed the mother’s concerns about the broader cost of raising children in the United States. According to Wall Street Apes, diaper prices have risen by more than 50% during the last 10 years, while baby formula prices have increased by roughly 40%, with some specialty formulas costing significantly more, while some premium formula products can cost more than $50 and last only a few days. The woman’s identity has not been publicly confirmed. The video does not identify the retailer, the brands purchased, or whether any coupons, discounts, or promotions affected the total cost. The social media comments included in this article reflect the opinions of the individuals who posted them online. They have not been independently verified.