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Breast is best, it goes without saying (though the catchy phrase makes it easy to convey the message). It was my first choice when Lil Roo was born, but certain circumstances prevailed and by several months old, he was completely on formula.
We then used Enfamil until whole milk became the drink of choice. We used formula checks and coupons, sometimes stacked together, to help offset the high formula cost. Wanting the best of the options that were on the table (as the absolute best was now off the table), we chose a well-trusted name brand.
I’m frugal and not always brand loyal, but like many parents I did not even think of considering a more frugal, non-name brand, option. As a first time mom, I took my responsibility of this very precious person very seriously and believed there was a quality difference in brand and “generic” formula and wasn’t taking any chances.
I’ve since learned a little bit more on the subject of baby formula and that while store-brand infant formula may be gentler on your budget, it is not at the expense of quality. Whether name brand or store brand, there are standards that must be met before it could ever land on the store shelf. Recently, advertising by a name brand infant formula company claiming store-brand infant formula was a lesser quality was proven false, so the facts show they are of an equal quality.
We know there’s a substantial savings to be had by purchasing the store-brand option, but were you aware there were also coupons available for store brand infant formula to sweeten the deal?
Get a $3 coupon by taking a Baby Formula Quiz (seven random baby formula questions). You can also get a store-brand formula coupon by completing the name-and-address form.
Personally, if/when we have a younger sibling for Lil Roo, and if breastfeeding was again taken off the table, I would give serious thought to store brand formula. Knowing I can make an affordable choice without sacrificing quality makes all the difference in the world to me.
What’s your thoughts? If breastfeeding was not an option for you or not your first choice, would you give your baby store-brand formula over the name brand formula?
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I would consider giving my baby store-brand formula.
I’ve used store-brand formula for both of my children. Even with the coupons and formula checks from the brand names, store-brand is still less expensive. My daughter had a sensitive stomach and the store-brand even had a comparable to Gentlease that worked beautifully. She’s now 2 1/2 and thriving. Her brother is 5 months and the only name brand formula he’s ever eaten is the stuff that came free in the mail. I tell everyone I know how great the store-brand formula is, and I share the PBM phone number with all new moms, since they’re nice enough to send you a coupon for your store-brand of choice upon request!