Comments on: Ways to save money when buying formula

By: kellys

kellys — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:58:18 +0000

I do have a great pump. It’s loud though since this is baby #3. I had it checked and it is fine.

By: Libby

Libby — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:23:55 +0000

I nursed my son well past his first year because of his food allergies, but had supply problems the whole time. Do you have a hospital grade pump? Renting one of those can make all the difference.

By: kellys

kellys — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:30:39 +0000

Susan, I will definitely agree this time.

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:13:16 +0000

I have found that pharmacists aren’t really that knowledgeable about what is ok to take while breastfeeding, so whenever I have a question I try to ask a lactation consultant instead.

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By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:29:16 +0000

When my milk dried up because of baby #2, I registered with different formula companies. Not only did I get TONS of coupons (some useful, some not-so-much – but always appreciated) but I also received samples once every few months. The samples were smaller than normal cans, but a few of those last a week or so.

Sorry to hear about your dilemma…hopefully when you stop taking robitussin, it will start to come back. Just remember to pump pump pump!

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By: kellys

kellys — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:29:16 +0000

Thanks for all the tips. My supply is coming back. I am up to 3 oz per pump. Not the usual 8-10 oz per pump but I will take what I can get and it is getting us through. My girlfriend got me some samples from the salesrep from her office so that is helping a huge amount.

By: Angie

Angie — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:45:13 +0000

I had supply issue big time while nursing my son. It was so stressful. I was actually a lot happier when we decided to switch to formula, even though part of me felt like I was letting him down. At least I was able to enjoy his “infanthood” more because I wasn’t putting so much pressure on myself.

Another good place to find free formula, btw, is at Freepeats.org, if you’re in an area that has one. There’s a special board just for giving away formula samples and unused formula. There’s even another board for coupons and formula checks.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:35:01 +0000

I’m sorry you are going through this. I can relate. My daughter is on Nutramigen ($25/can) and we got involved with the WIC program. We get 8 cans/month for free with a doctor’s Rx. I don’t know how we would have afforded it. I had really wanted to breastfeed.