Infant formula costs add up, quickly. Babies who do not breastfeed will need a certain amount of prepared ounces of formula every day. To determine (roughly) how much formula a baby needs, one must take the number of the baby's weight in pounds, multiply it by 2.5, and give the resulting number of ounces over a 24 hour period. For example: Baby = 12 lbs 12 x 2.5 = 30 Average amount of formula given per day = 30oz This is a basic estimate that cannot account for individual needs, pediatricians' orders, or growth spurts. This estimate also cannot cover any amount of formula that is wasted by the baby spitting up, vomiting, or bottle leftovers that end up being discarded. Most likely,...
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