tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093575958248495408.post3305694069136235760..comments2023-09-28T10:51:45.974+03:00Comments on a Kenyan-Texan family (old): cost of breastfeedingRachel Kahindihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14278402073177841954noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093575958248495408.post-59525403688532073202010-04-26T15:33:33.925+03:002010-04-26T15:33:33.925+03:00Based on your example, if I figured the costs of b...Based on your example, if I figured the costs of bait, time it takes to fish, gas to get to and from the fishing hole, fishing tackle, plus the number of fishing trips when I caught nothing to bring home, The cost of fishing compared to what I could buy fish for in the market is way out of line. But there are some intangibles here. Relaxing, withdrawing for awhile to rest, quiet time. With breastfeeding, you also have to figure the intangibles: connection with your baby, peace of mind from the formula debate, mother nature's kitchen, something legitimate to whine about. You can't put a dollar amount on everything.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420829794243807904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093575958248495408.post-50329497532316972842010-04-22T23:28:27.904+03:002010-04-22T23:28:27.904+03:00I would say if you have no issues and [especially]...I would say if you have no issues and [especially] don't work, then it can be close to free.Rachel Kahindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14278402073177841954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9093575958248495408.post-23520070610070791222010-04-22T18:07:16.888+03:002010-04-22T18:07:16.888+03:00I'm definitely pro baby feeding as well.
It&...I'm definitely pro baby feeding as well. <br /><br />It's tough, because if you're dealing with supply issues, latch issues, or have to pump for whatever reason, BFing isn't free. And in a lot of cases, formula feeding may be cheaper. <br /><br />However, if you're not dealing with supply or latch issues, I do think it's close to free to breastfeed. I haven't purchased most of the things you itemized--I think one nursing bra and one nursing cover. So for us, it's WAY cheaper to BF.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08257863829848728846noreply@blogger.com