Save on Infant Formula
Breast is best. I am convinced of that. Breast milk is best for babies no matter how you look at it. Nutritionally, nothing can be beat what we've been created to feed our own offspring. Economically, you can't beat the price of breast milk. Convenience? No bottles, no trips to the store, and no mixing is very convenient in my opinion. Yes, I am a big supporter of breast feeding.
Recently WIC programs have revamped their food packages to encourage more moms to breastfeed their babies. They are encouraging breastfeeding by reducing the amount of formula paid for by WIC. I think encouraging moms to breast feed is a wonderful idea.
But,I also realize that not every mom is able to breastfeed exclusively or for the entire first year. Sometimes it is necessary to purchase formula. And formula is not cheap.
If you do have to purchase formula, consider the options. There is a wide range of prices and choices out there. More expensive does not mean better. According to Dr. Barbara Levine of Weill Cornell Medical College, all formulas are regulated by the FDA and nutritionally equivalent. The store brand formula is just as good as its more expensive and more advertised counterpart. Check out the link above to even get a coupon for store brand formula.
How you feed your baby is an important and personal decision. Breast milk has so many advantages, but if you need to buy formula consider the options, and save your self some money by buying the store brand.
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6 comments:
hello! i agree with you, i dont have kids yet but when i do this will be my choice.how can you go wrong with natural?
Hi,
As a midwife and mom who breastfed her 4 kids a minimum of 2 1/2 years each I couldn't agree more with breast is best.
What I am seeing at the hospital is moms who say they are bottlefeeding so they can get all the formula, but who really do want to breastfeed. Unfortunately when they say they are bottlefeeding they do not get the services of our lactation consultants so their success rate at breastfeeding, I am afraid, is going to go down.
Its a terrible catch 22.
I don't have children but from what I have read breast milk is by far the best, however I think it is wrong WIC programs to try and dictate that choice to mothers. It is theirs and like you so wisely pointed out there are some women who can't breast feed for one reason or another. They shouldn't be penalized for that when formula is going to be one of their biggest expense.
I gave you an award on my blog because your blog is so full of great information and tips but please don't feel obligated to pass it on if you don't want too.
I am so glad to see this being talked about. I have to say I agree with what everyone is saying so far. I am a nurse and have never liked the fact taht these companies get away with giving away their formula to mom and dads leaving the hospital. I really believe it is important for moms to at least try and breastfeed their babies. However, you are right, it is not an option for some people and I don't like the way those people get judged. Formula is a necessity for many families out there and good for these companies for recognizing that you just don't have to pay an extra $600 a year for the same ingredients.
in my point of view coupon is great formula to save your money whenever you go for shopping.
I tried breastfeeding. Valiantly in fact. And I'll never forget crying in my pediatrician's office and feeling like a total failure. She told me there is nothing wrong with formula feeding and when I brought up the expense she told me there is nothing wrong with skipping out on the expensive brands. I thought she was trying to make me feel better but I've learned since then that when it comes to the important stuff, nutrition, etc, formula is formula and you can give your baby the same nutrition for $600 a year less. Go on Youtube and check out the video up there about store brand formulas. Think it is highlighting the target brand, or wal mart. Anyway, they talk to parents and its pretty clear to me. Thanks for listening
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