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/SoftBeginning7993 6d ago

Does your state have a family WIC program? Try getting on that … They supply the powder formula for free. I get the expensive special formula (elecare) about 11cans a month. For free. It’s a blessing. They have income requirements for each household.