Also, according to the website Store Brand Formulas: "Buying a heavily marketed, expensive, brand-name infant formula from a big pharmaceutical company does not get your baby any closer to human breast milk than a store brand formula,” added Dr. Levine. “Mothers can choose to supplement their breast milk with any formula because all formulas are regulated by FDA and nutritionally equivalent." Store brand formulas, which are labeled with the names of retail-store brands, are as nutritionally complete as name-brand formulas. Sold at retailers, grocery stores, and drugstores such as Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Target, Kroger, Walgreens, CVS, and Babies R Us, store brands typically save parents up to 50 percent on formula.
Another reason why moms should be aware of the potential cost-savings of buying store brand formula is because, according to Store Brand Formula, on October 1, 2009, the WIC program implemented significant changes aimed at increasing breastfeeding rates among WIC families. One outcome of these changes could be a reduction in infant formula subsidies by an average of 20 percent, making it even more critical for moms who utilize the WIC program be made aware of store-brand formula cost-savings.
Whether you supplement or exclusively formula-feed, every penny counts, especially in today’s economy, so you should look into the various store brand formulas to compare for yourself, and you could end up saving a lot of money while nourishing your child with the same nutritional benefits as the more popular brands of formula.
Shop: You can purchase store brand formula at Walgreens, Wal-Mart, Kroger, and various other retailers online and nationwide.
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Gem is a Hawaii Mom Blogger who posts reviews and giveaways, and blogs about life in Hawaii as a mom of 3 boys, including one with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. She loves to travel, bake, and eat anything with chocolate.
27 comments:
I thought it was very interesting when they said there is no nutrional value to buying a brand name label formula. With my son we used the Bj's wholesale formula and he seemed to like it and got all of his nutrients. At just $19.99 for 96 oz. we saved a bunch too. Thanks for the chance.
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I'm a subscriber.
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I follow on twitter (ECunningham579).
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Store brand formulas, which are labeled with the names of retail-store brands, are as nutritionally complete as name-brand formulas
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I'm a subscriber.
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Using store brands can save $600/year!
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I found it really interesting that there was no nutritional difference between big brands and the store's!
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I have your button:
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The price difference is amazing: Store brand, also known as private-label, infant formulas are labeled with the names of retail store brands and typically save up to 50 percent versus name-brand formulas for a potential savings of $600 a year per baby.
amanda.townsend2 at gmail dot com
Since I nursed both of my boys, I did not know you could save so much for using store brand formula
a7ellis at hotmail dot com
I am a prenatal instructor & would love this book as a reference for new parents!
The price difference between store and name brands is crazy.
I had learned that using store brands can save $600 ayear.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
There is no nutritional difference between name brands and store brands!
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Using store brands can save $600 a year. That's great!
Store brand formula is just as good as name brand.
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I learned that all infant formulas marketed in the United States are subject to the same exacting standards of the FDA.
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I'm a subscriber
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Using store brands can save $600 a year!
Watch moms and dads compare store brand formulas with brands like Enfamil and Similac on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqyByeWRLds. Incredible that the labels are identical when it comes to nutrition.
Buying a heavily marketed, expensive, brand-name infant formula from a big pharmaceutical company does not get your baby any closer to human breast milk than a store brand formula
I'm a subscriber
Using store brands can save $600 a year.
Store brands & name brands have the same nutritional value! Thanks :-)
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I learned that there is no nutrional value to buying a brand name label formula.
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