Free, and made for parents
See what each bottle of formula really costs
The shelf price can fool you. Get the real cost per bottle, day and month, and the best deal on the formula your baby already drinks, without switching brands. Scan the can right in the store.
Coming soon to the App Store
- No account
- No ads or tracking
- Works offline in the store
Same formula, two sizes
The shelf price can fool you
Cans make different amounts of formula, so the can that’s cheaper on the shelf isn’t always cheaper by the bottle. Not even for the very same formula.
Similac 360 Total Care powder, two sizes
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30.8 oz can
$52.99 on the shelf
Makes about 226 fl oz
$1.41 a bottle
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Best deal
40 oz can
$59.98 on the shelf
Makes about 293 fl oz
$1.23 a bottle
The bigger can costs more on the shelf but less per bottle. That’s about $27 a month less for the very same formula.
Example prices, for 6 fl oz bottles, 5 a day.
Loyal to your formula?
Keep your formula. Pay less for it.
Lots of babies do best on one formula, and some need a specific one. This isn’t about switching brands: Baby Formula Calculator compares every way to buy the formula you already use.
- Which size costs less per bottle
- Which store has the best price
- Whether a multipack or Subscribe & Save really saves
- Whether a coupon makes another store worth the trip
Open to trying others? We’ll show those savings too. Just check with your pediatrician before you switch.
How it works
Right there in the store aisle
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Scan the barcode
Point your phone at the can, and its size and how much it makes usually fill in by themselves. You can also search by name or type the number.
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Type the shelf price
Tap it in on the big keypad. Add a coupon, a sale or a multipack if there is one.
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See the real cost
The cost per bottle, per day and per month, how long the can lasts, and how it ranks against every price on your list.
What’s inside
Everything you need to pay less for formula
Quick enough for a busy aisle, and careful with the math.
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A scanner that knows formula
About 490 US formulas are built in, from Enfamil, Similac and Gerber to store brands like Kirkland Signature, Parent’s Choice and up&up. Almost all come with how much the can makes, and the app tells you when that’s an estimate.
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The true cost, not just the shelf price
See what a bottle, a day and a month really cost, and how long each can lasts. Formulas make different amounts, so this is the fair way to compare them.
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The best deal, honestly
We mark the best deal. When two prices are too close to matter, we say they’re about the same.
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A price to beat
Know the price a can has to come in under to beat what you pay now.
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Coupons, sales and tax
Coupons, percent-off sales, Subscribe & Save, multipacks and sales tax, in oz, grams, pounds, fl oz or mL.
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A budget that grows with your baby
This month’s cost and the total to the first birthday, following typical intake by age. Twins too.
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Works with no signal
Works offline in the store. Only a barcode the app doesn’t know needs a signal.
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Private by design
No account, no ads and no tracking. Your list stays on your phone.
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Back up and export
Save a backup to move your list to a new phone, or export your prices as a spreadsheet.
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Dark Mode
Easy on the eyes at the 3 a.m. feed.
Take a look
Simple, calm and clear
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Same formula, two sizesWhy the bigger can wins -
Your list, rankedSame formula, best size on top -
Add a price in the aisleA big keypad and a live rank -
Your formula budgetBy the month, week, day and bottle -
Dark ModeFor late-night feeds
Save on the price, never on the scoop.
Saving money should never mean less formula for your baby.
- Never add extra water or use fewer scoops to make formula last longer. It can seriously harm your baby.
- Mix every bottle exactly as your container says. Directions differ between brands.
- Talk to your pediatrician before switching formulas, and always before switching a specialty or hypoallergenic formula.
- Store brands must meet the same FDA nutrition requirements as name brands.
- Baby Formula Calculator compares prices. It isn’t medical advice. Its feeding amounts are typical ranges from AAP and CDC guidance, and every baby is different.
Tight on money?
You’re not alone, and help is out there.
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WIC covers formula for many families. If you get SNAP, Medicaid or TANF, you already meet the income rules.
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Call 211 or visit 211.org to find food banks and local help near you. In many areas you can also text your ZIP code to 898-211.
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Your pediatrician can help too, including when formula is hard to find.
Questions
Good questions
Is it really free?
Yes. The web app is free, with no ads, no subscription and no account to make. The iPhone app will be free too.
Does it work without a signal?
Yes. Open the web app once while you’re online and it keeps working offline, right in the store aisle. The formula list is built in; only a barcode it doesn’t know needs a connection to look up. Adding it to your Home Screen makes it feel like any other app.
Which formulas does it know?
About 490 US formulas: powder, ready-to-feed and liquid concentrate, including gentle, sensitive, soy and specialty formulas, from the big brands and store brands. Each one comes with its size and, for almost all, how much the can makes. When that number isn’t from the label, the app marks it est., and for a few toddler and specialty formulas it asks you for the number on the label.
If yours isn’t there, add it in a few seconds with the “makes about” number from the can. The app remembers it for next time.
Is my information private?
Yes. There’s no account, no ads, no tracking and no cookies. Your list stays on your phone. When you scan a barcode the app doesn’t know, only that number is sent to our server to look it up, and nothing about you is kept.
Read the privacy policy for the details.
Is this medical advice?
No. Baby Formula Calculator compares prices and helps you plan a budget. Its feeding amounts are typical ranges from AAP and CDC guidance, and every baby is different. Follow your pediatrician’s advice and the directions on your formula.
Is there an iPhone app?
It’s coming soon to the App Store. Until then, the web app works great in Safari on iPhone: open it, tap the Share button, then Add to Home Screen. It opens like an app and works with no signal.
What about Android?
Use the web app in Chrome. Open the menu (⋮) and tap Add to Home screen or Install app, and it opens like any other app, even offline.
How do I get in touch?
Questions, ideas, or a formula we got wrong? Email support@babyformulacalculator.com, or see Help and support for scanner tips, backups and more.
Your next can could cost less
Free, private, and ready for your next trip to the store.
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