Alternate title: Why my "strap on" has saved my life.
Promise this is not a knock on formula feeding, or a breast-feeding only read. You do what works for you:)
For both girls, I was fortunate enough to never have to buy formula. Nursing is saving me thousands. Seriously.
However, this meant I had/have to pump at work...3 times a day. I can't really say that I always do it joyfully. It takes at least 30 minutes from start to clean up. That's a lot of my day.
So, here's a list that I've put together that will help you be successful
1. Bring your pump with you. It might seem obvious, but, I don't want to forget anything here.
2. Have bottles and pump parts in your bag. Again, obvious....but, what good is your pump without all of the parts?
3. Lock the door to the room you are using.
4. Put a sign up with a picture of cow utters and the times you will be in said room. Trust me...they'll get the point.
5. Buy a "strap on" (as my friend likes to call it) hands free pumping device. I have a PumpEase. Look how cute it is. I wish I would have had one of these the first time around. And, hey all of you Canadians..it's Canadian made. Don't you love me supporting you guys. This is how I pump and blog at the same time.
So, that's how I've saved money on formula...buy not having to buy any.
But, if you do have to buy formula, make sure you sign up with the company that you prefer, because they will send you tons of checks:)
Happy baby feeding.
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I loved this post. Especially the part about the sign with utters. Hilarious!
Wasn’t able to nurse here after low milk supply but as far as formula goes, you can buy the Target or WalMart generic brands. My pediatrician said they have to meet certain FDA requirements, just like the name brands do, but they’re literally half the price!
My kiddos is on the generic Similac Sensitive. $30 for a tub of name brand. Wal Mart? $13.96!!! I’ve saved thousands this way myself!!!
And believe me, if I could have nursed I would have totally done it the “free” way, too!!!
All of the years that I taught child development… both at the high school and college levels… I taught how much better breast feeding is. It is so much healthier for the baby…satisfying for the mom…. and so ecomonical. However, I really commend you for sticking to it and pumping all this time. Good for you!!! I am proud of you.
I love the little side stories you are putting at the bottom of your posts. I was cracking up at the open letter to your girls.
Have a good week my sweet friend. Tell Natalie and Izzy hi from me when you see them at 3 and 5 tomorrow morning.
Love,Lura
This is going in my file…HA!
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March 9, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Yep, that’s definitely the best way to save money on it! HA!
I just saw that “strap on” thingy on another blog last week. I think I tried to win one actually…
Good tips! : )
looooove the cow utter picture idea
I don’t have much to say on this topic, but I’ll keep these things in mind when the time comes
I loved how economical it was to BF. I unfortunately didn’t have a hands free thingy for my pump, but I usually pumped at home anyway since I fortunate enough to have such short hours. I trained myself, I guess.
The other thing that sold me on BF was the amount of calories it burned. It was amazing.
Thanks for the tip! I’m a little nervous, I must admit, about pumping at work. I think it’s going to be hard to do…most of the locked doors here everyone has a key to and might not realize what is going ON…so the sign on the door is a great idea!
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