Breastfeeding Cost SavingsAre there breastfeeding cost savings? Yes, There are considerable monetary advantages of providing breast milk for feeding your baby. This article will breakdown the approximate costs of breastmilk vs. formula.We will graph 3 different cost scenerios: the stay at home mom breastfeeding exclusively, the working mom pumping and providing breastmilk, and formula feeding a baby. Breastfeeding exclusively and the SAHM
Nursing Bras: $50
Breastfeeding and mom pumping at work or school to provide 100% breastmilk feeds
Nursing Bras: $50 Optional :
Formula Feeding
Formula Costs $120-600/month Why PLUS? Mothers of formula fed babies miss an average of 4 more days of work for sickness than their breastfeeding counterparts. Sick baby = lost wages, doctor co-pays, prescription costs. As you can see, even if you purchase the most expensive breastpump on the market, you will still save an average of $1000/year by providing breast milk for your child. That is $84/month back into your budget. Breastfeeding and working is a challenge, finding the time and maintaining your supply can be tricky. Want some tips on making it work? Read my article: Breastfeeding and the Workplace Want help deciding which breast pump to purchase? Read this article on choosing a breastpump. |
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