Because Formula Costs
We will be the first to admit Lactiful Supply Max is not cheap. But spend a few minutes considering the alternative and anyone - we're looking at you, dad - can see the wisdom of this investment.
Formula costs money...
According to numbers from the Le Leche League International website, the cost of infant formula in 2002 (and things have really gone up since then!) for one month ranges between $134 and $491 (least expensive to most expensive formulas available). That means the average cost of formula for 6 months is $1,875.
… and so do the Accessories
Formula isn't the only thing you'll need to buy. Don't forget to tally the cost of: bottles, nipples, extra burp cloths, a bottle warmer, bottle scrub brush, bottle carrier/travel pack, filtered water, dishwasher parts holder, and a drying rack.
Formula costs extra time
There's a lot of options in the world of formula. Plan to invest time to determine which formula is best for your baby. Should you go with powder or pre-mixed? Which nipple size, shape and material? Glass, plastic or disposable bottles? Should you worry about BPA? After the initial time investment you'll get to rack up extra work minutes every day washing and steralizing bottles and nipples, measuring and mixing 4 to 8 times a day, running to the store to pick up formula, and warming bottles in the middle of the night.
Extra sickness costs both time and money
Research has well established that formula fed babies are sick more often than breastfed ones. So one of the hidden costs of formula is in the form of copays, coinsurances, and prescription costs. Plan on taking time off of work to care for your baby when he gets sick. Researchers estimate the United States could save $13 billion each year in unnecessary medical costs, if 90% of moms breastfed for 6 months.
Specifically, breastfeeding is linked to a lower risk of these health problems: Ear infections, Stomach viruses, Diarrhea, Respiratory infections, Atopic dermatitis, Asthma, Obesity, Type 1 and type 2 diabetes, Childhood leukemia, and SIDS
Formula causes complications
When traveling or away from home for an extended time it can be difficult to find a good water source and difficult to warm up formula. Breast milk on the other hand is always ready, available and exactly the right temperature.
Formula can cost you your breastfeeding relationship
Many women who feel that their baby isn't getting enough breast milk, start to give a small supplement just to top off the baby and make sure they are getting enough. But even giving a small amount can cause a backlash in milk production which means having to give even more formula. This cycle continues until the baby is exclusively formula fed.
After switching to formula, many mothers regret making the switch and wish they could go back to breastfeeding, however, it is nearly impossible to go from exclusively formula fed back to exclusively breastfed. So many mothers comment to us how they miss the special bond of breastfeeding.
Total formula costs
No one can say for certain what the total cost of formula will be for a family in their first year. If a family is lucky with illness and their baby is able to digest the less expensive formulas they might be looking at as little as $1500. However a family that has a more typical experience should plan on spending $2500 in the first year. In either case, those costs far outweigh the cost of a bottle or even several bottles of Lactiful Supply Max. Remember, formula costs. Save money, same time and be healthier and happier with Lactiful Supply Max.