From crystal high chairs and solid gold cribs to diamond Barbies and
teams of nannies – the Carters spare no expense when it comes to their kids.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z's first child, Blue Ivy Carter,
was born into the lap of luxury. Rumor has it she rode around in high style from the
get-go – cruising in a diamond-covered stroller allegedly worth $50,000!
"Their baby girl, Blue Ivy, was one of the hottest topics on Twitter within hours of her birth."
"Insider" reported that, shortly after arriving on the planet, Blue Ivy Carter already had $1.5
million worth of possessions, including a $600,000 gold rocking horse. Supposedly,
Blue also enjoyed her meals of baby food in a Swarovski crystal high chair worth over $10,000.
The "Evening Standard" newspaper reported that Beyoncé and Jay-Z also sent one of these high
chairs to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West when they couldn't attend the reality
star's baby shower. Blue Ivy undoubtedly received a host of gifts from the rich and
famous for her first birthday as well, but none was more extravagant than the
$80,000 diamond-encrusted Barbie doll her parents gave her.
As she's gotten older, her inclination for expensive possessions has only grown
stronger. According to "Page Six," in 2022, when she was 10, Blue Ivy bid over
$80,0000 on a pair of diamond earrings at an auction. Her grandmother, Tina Knowles,
was modeling the earrings on stage for the auction, and her granddaughter was encouraged to
make a bid by her parents. Sadly, Blue Ivy didn't ultimately win — the final bid was $105,000!
Beyoncé gave birth to twins Rumi and Sir in June 2017. Not to be outdone by their older sister,
these babies were pampered and showered with expensive gifts immediately. Naturally,
a common plastic pacifier wasn't going to make the cut. Instead, Beyoncé and Jay-Z splurged on
some that would fit their lifestyle. As reported by an anonymous source to "Life & Style" magazine,
"Jay fell in love with $2.5 million bejeweled pacifiers
and a 3-carat diamond pacifier set in 18-karat white gold."
The parents also reportedly purchased a pair of $3,600 Versace strollers and
$1,200 Burberry diaper bags in preparation for the birth of the twins. According to
"Life & Style," Rumi and Sir were living the most lavish lives possible as babies,
with a nursery set-up alleged to be worth around $10 million!
As any new parent will likely agree, it can be hard to hold back on cute goodies when you're
blissed out on the joy of a newborn. Sure, most parents don't drop a few million in doing so,
but still, the couple seemed eager to enjoy the formative years of
their twins. During a 2018 appearance on "The Van Jones Show," Jay-Z joked:
"We are in a beautiful time now because they are seven months old and they can't move ... We are
going to enjoy these couple of months until they start running, and then it's over."
For Beyoncé and Jay-Z, expecting twins meant doubling the size – and the price – of expecting
parent expenses. According to "Life & Style," magazine, they created the newborns' new room by
tearing down a wall in their home and making two rooms into one large out-of-this-world nursery.
The nursery reportedly included a $50,000 sound system, walk-in closets, a fireplace, and a movie
theater. Not to mention some very impressive decorations. As reported in "Life & Style,"
"Beyoncé commissioned a $20,000 mural on the ceiling, complete with glowing
stars. It's incredible. It's the entire galaxy above the nursery."
It was also rumored that the couple spent a whopping $50,000 on a pair of 18-karat gold
cribs made by Suommo. Each crib comes equipped with an eco-friendly mattress and champagne silk
bedding. But, given that Beyoncé and Jay-Z are such hands-on parents who like spending
as much time with the children as possible, they probably enjoyed the space just as much
as the kiddos did. During a 2013 appearance on "Anderson Cooper 360," Beyoncé told the
host that she and Jay-Z adored being parents and even shared diaper duties.
"I love changing diapers. I love it. I just — I love
every moment of it. It's so beautiful. And, just—"
"You love changing diapers?"
"I really do."
The singer also revealed her love of singing nursery rhymes to her children,
saying, "I make up a lot of crazy, corny songs."
With Beyoncé for a mom is it any surprise that Blue Ivy Carter is always dressed to the nines
in designer suits and couture gowns? Of course, her stylist, Manuel Mendez,
who has been helping her pick out her looks since she was born, has a lot to do with that. He was
already working for Beyoncé as a wardrobe assistant when he landed the job, telling
the "BeLatina" blog that since the singer liked his style, he organically became her stylist.
With the help of Mendez, the eldest Carter child has taken a particular fancy to the
luxury Italian fashion house, Gucci. According to "Teen Vogue," she once wore a Gucci kids'
dress to a basketball game, pairing it with a denim jacket and Converse. At five years old,
she wore an impeccably tailored pink Gucci suit to the 2017 Grammys while in 2017. She also wore
a tiny version of a $26,000 dress from the fashion house's 2016 autumn collection to
the premiere of "Beauty and the Beast." In 2016, attending the VMAs with her mom,
Blue went full princess mode, wearing an $11,000 dress with $565 sneakers. But that price tag was
a pittance compared to the $20 million worth of jewelry that her mom was rocking that night.
You may remember the diamond Barbie doll that Blue Ivy Carter received for her first birthday, but we
haven't gone into the extravagance of the party itself. It was an event to be remembered despite
the fact Blue probably wouldn't remember it. When it was all over, it reportedly cost $200,000 to
make it all happen. While $30,000 was spent on dress-up items and toys for the party guests,
$95,000 was apparently spent on an arrangement of pink and white roses. The cake alone was said
to have been worth $2,400. As reported by an anonymous source to "The Sun,"
"They wanted her first birthday to set the tone for the rest of her life."
For her second birthday, TMZ reported that Beyoncé and Jay-Z rented out an entire
zoo in Miami for the event. And Blue Ivy's fairy party in 2016 was even more luxurious,
with actresses hired to play princesses, fairy wings for all of the guests, large tents,
delicious goodies, and an archery station. While the couple has been a bit more private regarding
celebrations for twins Rumi and Sir, Beyoncé did share photos from their second birthday in
a video recap of 2019 on Instagram. The party looked to be "Baby Shark" themed.
"Have you heard of…"
"Baby shark do do do do do!"
It also appeared to take place at an outdoor venue
complete with large cardboard cut-outs and loads of balloons and cake. No doubt
Rumi and Sir get the same royal birthday treatment as their sister has in the past.
With jet-setting famous parents like Beyoncé and Jay-Z, it isn't surprising that the Carter
kids are world travelers as well. Not only do they occasionally travel with their parents
for their work obligations, but they also go on luxurious family vacations. In 2015,
for instance, Blue Ivy Carter got to explore Italy, riding carousels in Florence,
roaming the countryside, and eating plenty of pizza and gelato. According to the "Daily
Mail," the family rented a luxury yacht to sail around the Mediterranean Sea,
stopping in Naples, Capri, and Sardinia along the way, at a rate of $900,000 a week.
One year later, on Instagram, Beyoncé shared a photo montage of herself and
Blue Ivy dancing together in Paris, along with holiday snaps from a Hawaiian family
vacation. For Beyoncé's visual album, "The Lion King: The Gift," the whole family,
including the twins, traveled throughout Africa. The pop superstar explained the significance of
the family sojourn during the ABC documentary about the project called "Making the Gift."
"Visiting countries in Africa, it's always an emotional experience for me.
It feels like I'm making peace with a part of me that's yearning for my
ancestral connection. "I was blessed to be able to relive some of the experiences
that I've been very fortunate to have over the years with my entire family."
It's safe to say that the Carter children are growing up in some of the most luxurious spaces
imaginable. Since Beyoncé and Jay-Z have been married, they have owned numerous properties from
Manhattan to New Orleans, but in recent years, the family's home base is located in Bel Air,
California. A full-blown mansion purchased in 2017, the house is thought to be worth
somewhere in the neighborhood of $88 million, and reportedly includes six buildings, eight bedrooms,
11 bathrooms, four swimming pools, a spa, a 15-car garage, staff quarters,
a movie theater, and a basketball court. And they have another property in The Hamptons.
"100 miles east of New York City, you'll find some of the most expensive homes in the country."
Compared to the Bel Air mansion, the $26 million Hamptons spot is a tad
smaller — though still likely far bigger than the average abode. This summer getaway has a pond,
seven bedrooms, and seven and a half baths. It's also decorated with lavish
details like Italian marble and hand-milled woodwork throughout the property. For anyone
fantasizing about scoring an invite anytime soon, the Hamptons retreat
also boasts a 1,800-square-foot guest house. We can dream, right?
For Beyoncé and Jay-Z, being two of the biggest performers in the
world and making millions doesn't leave much free time. Luckily,
the couple has a ton of staff to help with the children. According to
"Entertainment Tonight," the kids have a team of nannies working for them around the clock.
"Let's see what I'm in for this week!"
"OK!" magazine quoted an anonymous source stating that the couple hired a total of six
staffers to help take care of the twins, each one receiving a $100,000 salary. According to "OK!,"
"The twins don't sleep at the same time,
so she decided she needs three per child, working in eight-hour shifts."
And what do the kids eat? Blue Ivy, Rumi, and Sir have their own chef who makes them
specially prepared kid favorites. According to the "Daily Mail," Blue Ivy especially
likes ballerina-shaped pasta and pureed asparagus — meals tailored to her finicky
tastes. The outlet also claimed that the Carters employ full-time security for their
children. Being in the spotlight as much as they are, who could blame them? In short,
the kids have everything they could possibly ever need on hand at all times.