I am so very nearly over trying to breastfeed. I love nursing D, but I don't know how much longer I can stay sane doing this elimination diet and still stressing about her diapers and weight gain. We've introduced the occasional bottle of Nutramigen and I might be ready to just switch in the next month or so. But I have questions and concerns.

How much formula does your baby really eat. I know the official line is 2.5 is per pound, but I don't understand why. I know babies often eat more formula than breastmilk because of the ease of the bottle/stomach stretching, but does she really need that much more formula than breastmilk. My guess is she only eats between 20-30 ounces of breastmilk a day and my understanding was thus is pretty standard until they wean. I am trying to figure out how expensive the switch really will be.

Second, does your insurance cover your Nutramigen or do you pay out-of-pocket?

Third, where is the cheapest place to buy Nutramigen? Amazon Subscribe and Save or at the store with Enfamil coupons?

Fourth, how do you mix the powder stuff. I feel like I shake and Shake and Shake and there are still clumps.

Similarly, how do you get your bottle nipples clean? It seems so much harder to clean the formula residue out than breastmilk residue.

Finally, how much harder is cloth diapering with formula poo?