Did You Know?

The Federal WIC program has decided breast is best for a breast milk initiative. The dollars will be reallocated away from formula in an effort to encourage moms to breastfeed. Families on WIC could see a 20% decrease in funds for baby formula.

Having said that, Walmart's store brand formula for a limited time can be bought at $10 for two cans which if I remember correctly from G's formula buying days that is a real steal. The formula is just as nutritious as name brand formula while saving parents up to 50%. So more formula for less. Or use the savings and splurge for a latte for baby's college fund.

So the choices for formula are the Parent’s Choice Milk Infant Formula is on sale in a 15.5 oz (440 gram) can for $5.00 each or the Parent’s Choice Gentle Infant Formula for babies with fussiness or gas is on sale in a special 12.9 oz (366 gram) can for $5.00 each.

Just to reassure you on the health of the formula, all infant formulas (whether name brand or store brand ) that are marketed in the United States are subject to the same exacting standards of the FDA, pursuant to the Infant Formula Act of 1980 and the subsequent LSRO report commissioned by FDA in 1998. The FDA must insure that all infant formulas sold in the United States meet minimum and maximum nutrient specifications.

So although breast milk is best, some children aren't able to take breast milk and some moms aren't able to produce breast milk; therefore, the next best thing is formula and even better 2 cans for $10 from Walmart.

This would also make a great gift to a crisis pregnancy center for moms who need immediate help. So those who don't have babies needing formula, go ahead and buy it for the centers in your area.