Frugal Formula For Babies

It is possible to be frugal when buying baby formula. Of course the most frugal and healthy way to feed your baby is breast feeding, but for those who choose not to or unable to, you can save money by purchasing store brand powdered formula.

Consumer Reports has been recommending this to parents for years. Now their book, the new 10th edition Consumer Reports Best Baby Products summarizes these years of studies. Store brand is less expensive that brand name formula and it has the same nutrients. All formula made in the United States has to meet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration standards for infants.

When I was a single mother I received help from WIC, Women, Infants and Children, a government-run program that provided food and medical check ups for my daughter. I wasn’t able to nurse her after about three months due to medication I had to take, so she began taking formula. WIC gave me coupons for store brand powdered formula. They instructed me on nutrition so I knew that this was safe and healthy for my baby.

To check on the costs of store brand vs. national brand formula, use this baby formula savings calculator. You’ll be amazed to learn that you can save about 50% by choosing a store brand such as Parent’s Choice. And now, everyone needs to find ways to be frugal.