🍼 Feeding Calculator

Calculate and compare baby feeding costs. Get personalized estimates for formula, breastfeeding, and solid food expenses based on your baby's age and feeding preferences.

🔧 Feeding Settings

📊 Your Results

$585
Total Feeding Cost (Monthly)
20.0
Oz Formula/Day
8
Feedings/Day

💰 Cost Breakdown

Formula $510
Bottles & Equipment $75

⚖️ Cost Comparison

Formula Only: $585
Breastfeeding Only: $230
Potential Savings: $355

⚙️ Your Settings

Age: Newborn (0-3 months)
Babies: 1
Method: Formula
Formula: Standard Formula
Per Oz: $0.85
💡 Age Insight
Frequent small feedings, every 2-3 hours around the clock

💡 Feeding Success Tips

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Formula Preparation

Always follow mixing instructions exactly - too concentrated can harm baby's kidneys

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Breastfeeding Success

Nurse within first hour after birth and aim for 8-12 sessions per day initially

Feeding Schedule

Newborns eat every 2-3 hours. Follow baby's hunger cues, not the clock

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Save on Formula

Buy in bulk, use store brands, and check for manufacturer coupons

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Starting Solids

Begin around 6 months with single-ingredient foods, one at a time

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Get Support

Contact lactation consultants, pediatricians, or feeding support groups

🌱 Feeding Milestones

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Milk Only Period

0-6 months

Breast milk or formula provides all necessary nutrition

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First Foods

6-8 months

Introduce single-ingredient purees like rice cereal, fruits, vegetables

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Finger Foods

8-10 months

Soft finger foods, combination foods, self-feeding begins

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Family Foods

10-12 months

Most family foods (chopped), cup drinking, less milk dependency

⚖️ Feeding Methods Comparison

🤱 Breastfeeding

Lower cost (after initial setup)
Perfect nutrition, antibodies
Always available, right temperature
Bonding and health benefits