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/Gullible_Desk2897 6d ago

it is still more expensive than formula in other countries. An easy example is Kendamil since it is in US and England. In England Classic is like £12. in the US the same size tin it is $34 which is £25. So double the price. And yes you can say well it is imported, but Kendamil is cheaper than Similac/Enfamil which AREN'T imported. and Kendamil in England is cheaper than Costco in US which is our cheapest formula possible.

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u/TheOnesLeftBehind he/him 6d ago

I’ve gotten formula from the clearance section at my stores very often, and I’ve even been in pharmacies that had them on markdown/sale/clearance, in America.

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u/TurbulentArea69 6d ago

You can get store brand in the US for much cheaper.

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u/Gullible_Desk2897 6d ago

it is still more per oz than kendamil in England is my point. Costco formula is the cheapest per oz in the US. and it is still more per oz (convert to per g or vice versa) than brands in the UK

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u/TurbulentArea69 6d ago

Hm I’m seeing $.50/oz for Costco and $.54/oz for Kendamil

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u/Gullible_Desk2897 6d ago

Costco is $.71 ($30 for 42oz…) while in England aldis brand is £7 for 800g which is $9.40 which is $.33