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Can you afford the
alternatives?
JUST FOR FUN: Figure the weekly cost of
formula and put that amount of money into a special savings
account for every week your baby is exclusively breastfed.
Breastfeeding requires that the mother consume an additional 200kCal per day, the equivalent of two tablespoons of peanut butter. The annual cost is $62.00. COST OF ARTIFICIAL BABY MILK FORMULA PREPARATION Per Month Per YearEnfamil Ready to feed 6oz bottle $349.00 $4188.00 Enfamil Ready to feed 32oz cans 171.00 2052.00 Enfamil Powder 130.00 1560.00 Similac Ready to feed 8oz cans 260.00 3120.00 Similac Ready to feed 32oz cans 183.00 2196.00 Similac Powder 145.00 1740.00 Carnation Good Start Ready to feed 157.00 1884.00 Carnation Good Start Powder 104.00 1248.00 Isomil Ready to feed 183.00 2196.00 Isomil Powder 130.00 1560.00 Lactofree Ready to feed 184.00 2208.00 Lactofree Powder 144.00 1728.00 Nutramigen Ready to feed 276.00 3312.00 Nutramigen Powder 223.00 2676.00 Alimentum Ready to feed 277.00 3324.00 Pregestimil Powder 249.00 2988.00 Based on Ross Laboratory’s estimate of 14,500 ounces of formula (approximately 200 cans of concentrate) for the first year of life. Includes necessary amount to allow for infant growth and waste. May 2001 Dallas, TX. supermarket prices rounded to nearest dollar. 5/01 dm |
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