r/FormulaFeeders • u/Far_Imagination7176 • 6d ago

Rant / Vent 🫠 Cost of formula rant

If you are unable to breastfeed a doctor should be able to write a note so that you can get reimbursed from extended health for the formula!

I should mention I’m from Canada, I believe we have the highest costs of formula

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u/Ok-Mood-9081 6d ago

I HIGHLY recommend researching store brands of formula!

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u/jobhand 6d ago

This is something we did recently.

We started with Similac 360 Total Care because that's what the hospital sent us home with and being new parents we figured it was a safe bet. But at over $300/month it became a bit difficult.

With the pediatricians ok we ended up switching to Kirkland's Pro Care brand of formula that's similar to the Similac we were getting.

We get 82 oz of the Kirkland brand for a few dollars more than what we paid for 31oz of the Similac formula.

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u/NoLoveForYouHa 6d ago

We're making the switch, too. Started with Similac gentle and are going to slowly swap to Kirkland ProCare.