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/Ok_Order1333 6d ago

yah, it’s one of the most regulated consumer products (for good reason!!!) and that’s partially what keeps the cost so high….personally I think there should be government subsidies to offset the high cost….but no one asked me. sigh.

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u/thenymphintheforest 6d ago

The costs are high because companies know you have no choice unless you want your baby to starve to death. They price gouge formula the way they price gouge everything else.

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u/Ok_Order1333 6d ago

you can’t ignore regulations as part of the cost/price, though.