LACTNET Archives

Lactation Information and Discussion

LACTNET@COMMUNITY.LSOFT.COM
Options: Use Forum View

Use Monospaced Font
Show Text Part by Default
Show All Mail Headers

Message: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]
Topic: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]
Author: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]

Print Reply
Subject:
Re: Cost of Formula
From:
Pat Young <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:
Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:49:14 -0500
Content-Type:
text/plain
Parts/Attachments:
text/plain (65 lines) 
The only problem that I see with your figures is that most formula fed
babies get much more than you projected!  Pat in SNJ



I have had little luck finding stats on the cost of formula although I know
it has been done. So, I spent my morning doing it myself.  I share it here
so you don't have to search also.

Minimum cost for exclusively formula fed babies on "regular" formula cost
$15/can of powder
For a newborn to 1 month old who will have a 2 ounce bottle 7x a day
Cost/week: $8.33

For a 2 month - 6 month old who will have a 4 ounce bottle 7x a day
Cost/week: $17

For a 7 month - 1 year old who will have an 8 ounce bottle 4x a day
Cost/week: $33

Average cost per 2 oz serving: .17

Minimum cost for exclusively formula fed babies on "hypoallergenic" formula
cost $25/can of powder
For a newborn to 1 month old who will have a 2 ounce bottle 7x a day
Cost/week: $14

For a 2 month - 6 month old who will have a 4 ounce bottle 7x a day
Cost/week: $28

For a 7 month - 1 year old who will have an 8 ounce bottle 4x a day
Cost/week: $56

Average cost per 2 oz serving: .29

Cost SAVINGS if a mother breastfeeds a four month old 1 time every day: .34
per feed or almost $10 a month.


Lea Rivera Todaro, MPhil, IBCLC
Elmhurst, NY

             ***********************************************

Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html
To reach list owners: [log in to unmask]
Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask]
COMMANDS:
1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set
lactnet nomail
2. To start it again: set lactnet mail
3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet
4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome

             ***********************************************

Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html
To reach list owners: [log in to unmask]
Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask]
COMMANDS:
1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail
2. To start it again: set lactnet mail
3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet
4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome

ATOM RSS1 RSS2