Comments on: Parent's Choice — You've saved me $359.92

By: Ruby

Ruby — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:04:32 +0000

New savings from Parent’s Choice….

Just saw on Mommy Brain Reports today that Parent’s Choice is now offering two 15.5 oz cans of its formula (both milk based and gentle formula) for only $10. The regular price, I think, is somewhere around $12 for 25 oz. cans. Another way to save that I thought might interest you. Check it out at http://www.parentschoice.com.

Great timing too…government WIC program changes went into effect today to promote more breastfeeding. Great idea, except that it takes cuts subsidies for those moms that have no choice but to formula feed.

By: Dr. Barbara Levine

Dr. Barbara Levine — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:13:59 +0000

Breast milk is the gold standard, however, many women are unable to breast feed for the duration especially if they are on medication, have multiple births or must return to work during these difficult economic times. To save money, there is one solution — store brand infant formula. I am very encouraged that more moms realize that store brand infant formula is equivalent to name brands. The FDA requires that all formula be created equally with respect to the nutrients contained. As an Associate Clinical Professor of Nutrition at Weill Cornell College o f Medicine in New York City I have educated new moms about this information for many years. These infant formulas contain DHA the important omega-3 fatty fatty acid necessary for cognitive development and visual acuity. The money saved may help support healthy food choices as your child adds solids to his or her diet. Enjoy! Dr. Barbara Levine

By: Monica - MommyBrainReports

Monica - MommyBrainReports — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:19:41 +0000

Audrey!!!
I loved Parent’s Choice when my girls were babies! The formula calculator wasn’t around when I could’ve used it, but now it just solidifies the fact that Store Brands are HUGE money savers! With my girls, I had to formula feed, and after several months of finding the right formula, at a price we could afford, we switched to Parent’s Choice. We were going thru a can every couple of days… I know we saved a bunch of money…
For anyone that’s interested, you can also get free samples from Parent’s Choice at their website!

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:02:11 +0000

Hi read this in Consumer Reports and told my sister about it. She recently switched to the CVS baby formula and now buys it online at http://www.cvs.com/CVSApp/catalog/shop_product_detail.jsp?filterBy=default&skuId=691968&productId=691968&navAction=push&navCount=6&no_new_crumb=true. It’s cheaper and meets the same guidelines so why pay for brand name marketing expenses! I pay money for nutrition!

By: Kara

Kara — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:05:03 +0000

Hi Audrey,

Thanks for this information! A friend recommended this switch to us a few months back and forwarded the savings calculator. We are right there in the neighborhood of $60 per month with our 4-month-old. He has taken to it perfectly and I even confirmed the switch with my pediatrician who said, as you have here, that the products are the same nutritionally because they have to be FDA approved. Consider me sold!

By: Anna

Anna — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:23:14 +0000

Great posing Audrey! I am glad you experienced what I’ve experienced with my twins: store brand baby formula can save you up to 50 percent versus the expensive brands like Similac and Enfamil. Those brands charge you for the marketing expense whereas Parent’s Choice, Target, Walgreens, CVS and other store brands charge you for the pure nutrition. I ran the numbers and calculated more than $1,300 in savings versus both Similac and Enfamil!

By: Bev

Bev — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:54:15 +0000

As a childcare provider, I am required to supply formula for the infants in my care. We can choose the brand. I offer Parent’s Choice and 90% of the parents accept it. I could never afford to provide the name-brand stuff.

By: NICUnurse

NICUnurse — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:14:24 +0000

Yup,It is the same stuff. It is TIGHTLY regulated. Those are expensive little black diaper bags “gift Bags” that they give you in the hospital because they get you do believe it is the best.So as long as you get it from a big retailer go for it.Best regards, NICU nurse of 25 years

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:46:15 +0000

Thanks for posting this! I have never known anyone personally who used it (all of my friends are formula snobs) so I always shied away from it, but this makes me SO happy to hear. I will definitely try a can the next time we’re out.