Cost of formula rant

[u/Far_Imagination7176]

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

[u/emilouwho687]

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.

[u/atardisintime → u/emilouwho687]

For real. I have twins, right now we go through the big container of Similac every like 4 days and it’s $55 each container