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/emilouwho687 6d ago

Whether medically necessary or by choice, formula should not be as expensive as it is!

And for medically necessary formulas (meaning babies tolerance/allergies) you should not have to jump through hoops for insurance.

I chose formula for the start knowing the costs and it’s still nuts. I’m expecting our second and already starting to mentally recalibrate the budget to accommodate. I can’t imagine the insult to injury for mothers who wanted to breastfeed but can’t, and then have to deal with the unexpected costs of formula.

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u/TurbulentArea69 6d ago

Costco formula is extremely inexpensive.

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u/emilouwho687 6d ago

It is and hopefully baby will tolerate it. My first didn’t tolerate the generics well so we had to stick with the more expensive ‘name brands’

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u/Necessary-Peach-0 6d ago

Kirkland brand just dropped a new gentle formula meant to be like Gentlease I think - definitely keep it in mind! It’s about $2 more than the basic

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u/_TeachScience_ 5d ago

Thanks for the heads up. We use the Kirkland brand but baby has been spitting up a LOT, especially after a formula feed (she spits up breastmilk too though). Going to try the gentle stuff.

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u/Necessary-Peach-0 5d ago

No problem! I have not tried it yet as I have a brand new fresh baby as of today :) but grateful they’re making it in case it’s needed!

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u/_TeachScience_ 5d ago

Congratulations!!!