"You said that breastfeeding saves money - how much?"

A recent survey by the Newfoundland and Labrador Healthy Baby Clubs estimated that to formula feed your baby for 6 months using concentrated formula will cost about $665.00. If your baby requires a special formula it will cost you even more. Breastfeeding is free. Even if you decide to use breast pads or buy equipment for pumping, the savings are still huge. The Healthy Baby Clubs say that breastfeeding for 6 months saves more money than it costs to buy groceries for a family of four for about 5 weeks or to buy a new TV and VCR. I'm sure new mothers can think of lots of other ways to spend $665.00...