Baby formula is not cheap. Formula costs for the first year of your baby's life can exceed $1,500 dollars per baby.
The average baby eats 21 to 25 ounces of formula each day. The average cost of formula is $0.17 per ounce. That works out to $29.75 each week, $129.27 each month, and $1,551.25 in the first year.
Check out this formula cost calculator to see what your specific formula brand will cost you to use.
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For those who will be using formula, whether by choice or not, here are some formula freebies to help:
Canadian Moms:
ღ Enfamil - Sign up for Enfamil Family Beginnings® - $160 in free gifts
ღ Similac - Sign up to the Similac Club - $100 in free gifts
ღ Nestle - Join the Nestlé Baby Program - $110 in free gifts
ღ Heinz - Sign up for the Heinz Baby Club
US Moms:
ღ Enfamil - Join the Enfamil Family Beginnings® - up to $250 in free gifts
ღ Similac - Join Similac® Strong Moms® program - up to $359 in offers and savings
ღ Parent's Choice - Instead of sampling and coupons, they are giving away two cases of free formula each week to one lucky winner. Walmart's brand.
US COUPONS:
ღ Enfamil - Certificate for One FREE Sample of Enfamil PREMIUM® Newborn
ღ Enfamil - Certificate for One FREE Sample of Enfamil PREMIUM® Infant
ღ Enfamil - Certificate for One FREE Sample* of Enfagrow® Toddler Transitions™
ღ Enfamil - Certificate for One FREE Sample of Enfagrow® Next Step™ Ready-to-Drink Cartons
ღ Enfamil - Certificate for One FREE Sample of Enfamil® Gentlease®
ღ Enfamil - Certificate for One FREE Sample of Enfamil A.R.®
ღ Enfamil - Certificate for One FREE Sample of Enfamil® ProSobee®
ღ Enfamil - Certificate for One FREE Sample of Nutramigen® with Enflora™ LGG®
ღ Enfamil - Certificate for One FREE Sample* of Enfamil® Gentlease®, Enfamil A.R.®, or Nutramigen® with Enflora™ LGG®
ღ Enfamil - Certificate for One Free Kit for Your Third Trimester
ღ Enfamil - Certificate for One FREE Enfamil® Pack 'n Cool™
ღ Enfamil - Request That Your Baby be Fed Enfamil PREMIUM® Newborn Sample
Worldwide:
ღ Nestle - Simply select the Nestlé website created for your country.
MORE BABY STUFF:
Start earning reward points with every Pampers purchase. The more points you collect, the more fabulous toys and treats you can choose from their gift catalog.
Their popular Gifts to Grow rewards program is as simple as 1, 2, free.
1 – Register online
2 – Purchase Pampers products and earn points
3 – Redeem your points for free gifts! Simply join Pampers today and get started with 100 bonus points.
Click to join (US)
Save $1.00 On Any Boudreaux's Butt Paste
-- As a pharmacist and father of four, the founder wasn’t satisfied with ordinary diaper rash creams. So, he created gentle and effective Boudreaux’s Butt Paste®. The results (and peaceful baby butts) speak for themselves. Learn more about what other parents are saying about Boudreaux’s Butt Paste. Expires: June 5, 2015
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Register with EverydayFamily.com and be entered to win FREE Diapers for a Year.
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Sign up for MommyPage email newsletter and receive daily inspiration for moms, tips, stories, fun pictures and most of all daily coupon, deals AND free samples.
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Sign up for a FREE SUBSCRIPTION to American Baby Magazine. Due date should be within 2 months and 9 months of your subscription date. (US only)
Free Belly Button Band
-- No more maternity pants! Belly Button Band products button into your pre-pregnancy pants to adjust to your expanding belly and keep them secure. Wear your favorite jeans all throughout your pregnancy and for the in-between sizes after pregnancy with Belly Button Band ($40 Value)! Click "Shop Now" and select your two (2) favorite Belly Button Bands or your favorite Belly Button Body Band. Enter promo code "ENBABY" and 100% of your product purchase ($40 Value) will be deducted! All you pay are the shipping fees! You can use the code more than once - just open a new browser window to do so. (Worldwide)
Free Carseat Canopy
-- Grab this promo code for a free carseat canopy (a $50 value). Click on "Shop Now", select any canopy you would like (be sure to go to their sizing page so you can get the right size carrier for you). Then you will automatically be directed to the "shopping bag" where you can enter the promo code "ENBABY". It will take off 100% of the canopy purchase. All you pay are the shipping fees. You can use the code more than once - you just have to open a new browser/window to do so. Due to its nature, this offer can't last long so please hurry. (Worldwide)
Free Baby Sling from Seven Slings
-- Grab this promo code for a free baby carrier (a $40 value). Click on "Shop Now", select any baby carrier you would like. Be sure to go to the sizing page so that you can get the right size carrier for you. Then you will automatically be directed to the "shopping bag" where you enter the promo code "ENBABY". It will take 100% off of the baby carrier purchase. All you pay are the shipping fees. You can use the code more than once - simply open a new browser window to do so. Due to it’s nature, this offer can’t last long, so order soon! (Worldwide)
Free Baby Leggings
- Get five (5) free baby leggings (a $50 value) with 70+ Styles! Click on "Shop Now" and select any 5 baby leggings you like! Once you have made your selection, you'll automatically be directed to the shopping bag. Enter the promo code "ENBABY" and it will deduct 100% off the cost of your selected baby leggings☺ - all you pay are the shipping fees! You can use the code more than once - just open a new browser window to do so. (Worldwide)
Free Nursing Pillow
-- It's as easy as 1-2-3! Click on "Shop Now" and select the Nursing Pillow of your choice, in any of their 9 prints ($40 value)! Then you'll automatically be directed to the shopping bag. Enter the promo code "ENBABY" and it will deduct 100% off the cost of your selected Nursing Pillow - all you pay are the shipping fees!
For a limited time you can upgrade to a super soft Minky Nursing Pillow for only $5! These pillows make great gifts. Selections WILL dwindle quickly, so get yours today! You can use the code more than once - just open a new browser window to do so. (Worldwide)
Uddercovers - Free Nursing Cover
-- Free patterned breastfeeding cover (a $35 value). Click "Shop Now", select any cover you would like. You will automatically be directed to the "shopping bag" where you enter the promo code "ENBABY" - it will take off 100% of your nursing cover purchase. You only pay the shipping fees. You can use the code more than once - just open a new browser window to do so. Due to its nature, this offer can't last long so please order soon! (Worldwide)
NOTE - If any of the above links are not working or the freebies or coupons no longer available, please post a blog comment below and I'll edit it!
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