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:
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
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:
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)
-- 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
(US only)
(US only)
(US only)
-- 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)
-- 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)
-- 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)
- 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)
-- 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)
-- 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)
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