We've talked about a lot of different things recently related to Having a Baby Without Breaking the Bank. As many of you know, I'm a big proponent of breast-feeding and believe that in most cases, with the right support and determination, most moms are able to breastfeed.
That said, I know there are cases where breastfeeding is not possible–such as when there are medical or physical conditions hindering a mom's ability to breastfeed or when you are adoptive parents, etc. And in those cases, buying formula can quickly become very expensive.
Sariah recently emailed me her predicament and I wanted to post her question for discussion since I know she's not the only one who is struggling or has struggled with this:
I'm about to give birth to our fourth child. For reasons that
are too long to get into here, I can't breastfeed my kids. The last three children have required a gentle formula for
digestive issues, and I've been very brand loyal to Enfamil. It's
scary to me to consider switching to another brand, but Enfamil is so expensive.
Do anyone of your readers have ideas on how to get name brand formula at a discount or input as to whether
any of the generic brands (such as Wal-Mart or Target) are comparable
to the name brands? -Sariah
If you have suggestions or input for Sariah, I'd love to have you take a moment to comment.
Note: As I do my best to keep this blog upbeat and free from debate and I understand that the topic of breastfeeding vs. formula feeding can (sadly) quickly become a very divisive issue, I would like to kindly ask that all comments be kept to the questions at hand. Thanks so much!
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My daughter LOVED the formula at Costco and her doctor said it was very comparable to Enfamil. They also have 100% guarantee so if it doesn’t work out, just take it back!
I have 8 $5 coupons and 1 $3 coupons for Walgreens that I am willing to give away, all due to exp at the end of April. I also have 4 $5 coupons for Similac due to exp 08/09. I will be more that happy to send them to anyone who needs them.
I used both Walmart and Sams generic formulas for all of my kids. Two of them also has sensitive tummies, so i had to use soy versions with them. I actually came to these brands after trying all the more expensive name brands. they actually made the reflux worse.
Formulas must meet strict federal guidelines. There is nothing wrong with the store brands and they can save you lots over the year of formula feeding!
Good lUck!
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