Most women are now fully aware of the many health benefits for themselves and their children, if they choose to breastfeed, but breastfeeding offers another benefit, few women consider when deciding how to feed their baby – breastfeeding can save you money.
If you've ever looked at baby formula in the supermarket, you will know that it is very expensive indeed. If you were to work out the cost of baby formula over the course of a year, it could cost you between £750 and £1000, so if you were to breastfeed your baby instead, you would make a considerable saving on your grocery bill, and let's face it, when you're a new parent, you need all the cash you can get.
Of course, there are some costs involved with breastfeeding. You will need good nursing clothes, such as maternity bras and breastfeeding tops, but these can be purchased from us at Bella Mama. You will also need to buy breast pads and if you are returning to work, you will probably need a breast pump too, but when compared to the cost of buying baby formula on a regular basis, these costs are minimal. Nursing clothes and breast pumps can be kept and used again if you decide to have another child.
Breastfeeding can also save you money in terms of work related costs. Babies who are breastfed are much less likely to get sick, so if you breastfeed, the chances of you having to take sick days from work to care for your child are vastly reduced.
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