PSA- Free formula

[kerbear]

For the FTMs: Register a profile with Enfamil and Similac and they will send you copious amounts of coupons and SOO MUCH free formula. Just go to enfamil.com or similac.com to register your S16er. It's free.

I'll add that I support breastfeeding. I really do. However, I learned the hard way the first time that my boobs are not as avid supporters as I am. I tried like hell to BF and we ended up needing to supplement from Day 4 to 6m and went 100% to formula after 6m.

It's nice to have a formula stash (that's free!) because you simply never know. Besides, if you are flush with milk, you can always share your coupons and samples with friends who are expecting or fellow S16ers. Formula gets really expensive really quick.

On my first BMB, we had a list of Moms who used which formula and the ones that didn't need the coupons would mail them out to the moms that did.

Free formula. Woop!

[sodapop]

I had to do the same thing as you supplementing wise, so I'm approaching this time around as whatever happens happens. I don't think I'll supplement though. I might just go to formula if breastfeeding is not working.

I'm a STM and i still got free stuff... I think it's Enfamil. I'll try Similac now. I'll just give what I don't use to a food bank. Also, Coscto formula is the best value out there.

[kerbear]

Jul 19, 2016 8:34:29 GMT -5 sodapop said:

I had to do the same thing as you supplementing wise, so I'm approaching this time around as whatever happens happens. I don't think I'll supplement though. I might just go to formula if breastfeeding is not working.

I'm a STM and i still got free stuff... I think it's Enfamil. I'll try Similac now. I'll just give what I don't use to a food bank. Also, Coscto formula is the best value out there.

I won't last as long as I did supplementing but I'm going to try and last as long as I can

Sigh we don't have a Costco or BJ's membership. Even factoring in the fee for the membership and lack of coupons, it is still less expensive? A ton of my friends also use Gerber.

[sodapop]

Jul 19, 2016 9:11:42 GMT -5 kerbear said:

Jul 19, 2016 8:34:29 GMT -5 sodapop said:

I had to do the same thing as you supplementing wise, so I'm approaching this time around as whatever happens happens. I don't think I'll supplement though. I might just go to formula if breastfeeding is not working.

I'm a STM and i still got free stuff... I think it's Enfamil. I'll try Similac now. I'll just give what I don't use to a food bank. Also, Coscto formula is the best value out there.

I won't last as long as I did supplementing but I'm going to try and last as long as I can

Sigh we don't have a Costco or BJ's membership. Even factoring in the fee for the membership and lack of coupons, it is still less expensive? A ton of my friends also use Gerber.

It's hard to tell since we buy so much stuff at Costco. The Huggies wipes are also a good deal when on sale. I also don't know the prices in the US. I don't remember the exact prices but you don't need coupons every time you need formula. Also, they come on sale like twice a year and it's time to stock up when it happens. I think it's like $5-10 cheaper depending on the sale and it's a bigger format.

[beckyrosen]

Jul 19, 2016 7:23:27 GMT -5 kerbear said:

For the FTMs: Register a profile with Enfamil and Similac and they will send you copious amounts of coupons and SOO MUCH free formula. Just go to enfamil.com or similac.com to register your S16er. It's free.

I'll add that I support breastfeeding. I really do. However, I learned the hard way the first time that my boobs are not as avid supporters as I am. I tried like hell to BF and we ended up needing to supplement from Day 4 to 6m and went 100% to formula after 6m.

It's nice to have a formula stash (that's free!) because you simply never know. Besides, if you are flush with milk, you can always share your coupons and samples with friends who are expecting or fellow S16ers. Formula gets really expensive really quick.

On my first BMB, we had a list of Moms who used which formula and the ones that didn't need the coupons would mail them out to the moms that did.

Free formula. Woop!

I am all about breastfeeding, but we had some difficulties with BFing my last LO (latch issues and excruciating pain and bleeding nips) so I gave her formula once or twice a day for about a week. Having some formula on hand was so helpful! And I probably wouldn't have had any on hand if I didn't get the free ones in the mail.

[hurricanerek]

I've never used formula but I always save those sample cans and coupons and donate them to local baby pantries. There are so many local moms in the area on WIC or in need of help to provide for their babies. So if you sign up for these and don't end up using them, I highly encourage you to donate!