“…an annual range in formula costs between $648 for a store brand and $2,800 for Nutramigen, a [hypoallergenic] formula.” —The San Diego Breastfeeding Coalition, 2001

“One study found the average additional healthcare cost for formula-fed infants ranged between $331 and $475.” —Ball, 1999 (Imagine how much it must be now!)

“…there are five manufacturers of infant formula and that there have been, on average, two infant formula recalls per year for the past 3 years.” —FDA.gov (http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/E8-14258.pdf)

“Aluminum levels in soy formula are 36 times higher than in human milk.”

“…infants who received only formula had an 80% increase in their risk of developing diarrhea and a 70% increase in their risk of developing an ear infection.” —Centers for Disease Control (Scariati, 1997)

“A 14-year study found that…[formula-fed] babies were 4 1/2 times mofe likely to experience mistreatment from their mothers.” —Lauwers & Swisher, 2005

“…formulas containing DHA resulted in higher DHA blood levels but did not result in significantly increased visual acuity.” (Hornby, 1998) “Current concentrations of DHA in infant formulas are considered inadequate.” (Sarkadi-Nagy, 2004)

Too much for me! Mama milk is FREE.

(Lauwers & Swisher, 2005. Counseling the Nursing Mother. 4th Edition)