Safe to buy baby formula online??

Question

Safe to buy baby formula online??

Answer 1

As long as it is sealed and the package looks fine, I wouldn't worry about it. Check the feedback on ebay and be mindful as you would with any online purchase.



I sold formula on ebay that I couldn't or wouldn't use,and many other new moms do too. Hospitals send you home with it and formula companies send cans out to new moms. Sometimes moms buy a bunch somewhere and have more than they need, or it turns out their baby doesn't tolerate that kind of formula.



Edited to add: The hospital send us home with some 2-ounce ready to feeds, but the baby won't take such small portions for long. That may be why you're not finding that size readily.

Answer 2

no I wouldn't trust it. It could be expired or close to expiring and you really wont be getting that big of a bargain with the shipping charges. I have bought some things on ebay, and other web sites as well where the shipping charges ended up costing more than what I bought, since Similac is heavy your shipping will be alot and you also have hidden charges such as having it insured... It's that old saying that if it sounds to good to be true it probably is.

Answer 3

My daughter is on Similac Alimentum and it is quite pricey. I have bought formula on ebay and have not had any problems with it.

I have never bought it on amazon or diapers.com since they didn't have any good deals on her formula.

Answer 4

Yes, as long as it is still sealed. Just be careful to check it make sure there are no opened places on it.

Answer 5

If you are worried about safety of the product I would just go ahead and buy it directly from Ross. I would probably buy off diapers.com.



http://rosstore.com/pediatric.cfm

Answer 6

I would go for diapers.com over eBay for formula. Although I use eBay all the time (and sell there too), I just would not feel comfortable buying formula from an anonymous person. A company? Yes, of course. Some guy selling out of his home? No.

Actually, if you go to the Similac website, you can order the 2oz bottles through them. If you click on "product info" then on "order online" (on the right hand side, bottom) it brings you to the Ross website where you can order them. It looks like Diapers.com has it cheaper though. Also, if you sign up at Diapers.com they always send you $5.00 off promo codes.

Answer 7

I wondered this myself because the formula I need for my daughter is super expensive. When I do find a buyer that sells the formula I need, I usually ask questions like where is it/has been stored? How long has it been there?Why are they selling it? What are the expiriation dates? Is there some type of guarantee? Once I get the answers then I make my decision if I should buy it or not. Some sellers have told me that they bought in bulk and ended up changing formula so that's why they are selling it at a cheap price...Some people only buy their formula online like amazon and ebay and some are against it. Just do your homework by asking questions. Good luck!

Answer 8

Anything online has the potential to be a counterfeit. But that doesn't mean all things will be counterfeit.



When buying baby formula online, please consider if that company is reputable, are there any references, is it endorsed by any baby companies and to ask recommendations from other new mothers.

Answer 9

Amazon.com and Diapers.com are retail stores, just like Walmart, Albertsons, or any other physical store that sells baby formula. They'll get their stock from the exact same place that supplies to a physical store that you would walk into to buy formula.



Ebay is private sellers, in this case resellers. I have sold baby formula on ebay before. I would buy it from places like Walmart when it went on clearance (yes, they do sometimes put formula on clearance) and sell it on ebay for a profit. Many other ebay resellers get it through WIC and sell it on ebay (this would technically constitute welfare fraud, but that's where a lot of it comes from). Do what you are comfortable with, most if not all is perfectly safe. Research the seller's feedback to see if they are honest in representing the items they sell on ebay, and if it comes to you and is not factory sealed don't use it.

Answer 10

I disagree with some of the posters, I have purchased formula from diapers.com and from ebay and had no problems, on ebay just check their feedback and see if other people bought the formula and check the safety seals when it arrives. I have saved tons of money by purchasing formula on the websites you listed.



I mean people can tamper formula anywhere, walmart, etc... Just check the seals.

Answer 11

Amazon Baby Formula

Answer 12

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Answer 13

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Answer 14

Diapers.com, and Amazon are safe. I would be wary about EBay just because there is no way to guarantee the product hasn't been altered or tampered with prior to purchase. If you're able to find what you're looking for from websites like Amazon or Diapers.com then buy them. You may want to think about purchasing 4oz ready to feed bottles instead of two, because they're easier to find and soon your baby will be wanting more than 2oz at a time anyway...and if they don't drink all of it you can stick it in your fridge until the next feeding.

Answer 15

No, the reason being that many of these formulas can be tampered. It may cost a bit more and a trip to the store but at least you know what product you are buying and from where in case you have any problems you know who to point the finger at.

Answer 16

NO!!!!!!!!!! There is no telling what may be in the formula that you may buy. There are some very dishonest people that will do some things that may hurt your child if you buy and use baby formula or anything else online. You have no sure idea what it went through and whose hands it has been in.

Answer 17

I would say yes. The cans are individually sealed. As long as the can itself has not been opened I am sure it is fine. It is not like there are a bunch of people selling tainted baby formula. Your chances of something bad happening are slim. Ebay and Amazon are fairly safe websites.

Answer 18

Any reputable (name brand) and SEALED formula should be okay. Like you've done, check the feedback and ask questions. Used, broken or outdated formula is a big no no. I personally wouldnt take the risk, but if you need to, be careful.



EDITED TO ADD:



You may be looking for "ready to feed 2 oz. bottles", but is the risk worth it? Being a good parent takes work... make the fomula ahead of time, put it in small bottles, put in fridge.



I adopted twin infants three years ago while in college AND working ....it was alot of work but worth it. There are no short cuts in good parenting.

Answer 19

it might be okay, but why take the chance. if you are buying from a known seller then go for it. but ebay and amazon has lots of small sellers and that clould be risky.

i do know that diapers.com is reputable and the online supermarkets should be fine too.

personally, i would only buy from the big retailors.

you have to go with your gut on this one.

Answer 20

I wouldn't chance purchasing anything that goes into my baby's body from any Place I couldn't check first..... Diaper can be returned... the only thing about them if you're going to purchase them on line is to know about their storage and if there is a time that they are considered unsafe or unsanitary. If you want to purchase on line then purchase from Ross. Or from Pampers... they have great coupons for on line purchases. Also there's generally a Sam's Club in most cities... they have good sales on these products and you can purchase them in bulk. Target and Walmart both give great coupons for these products especially diapers.

Answer 21

I say no anything people sell over the internet can be tainted/used before

It may cost more to get it from a pharmicy but do it anyway you have alot better chance of a good product

Answer 22

I would never trust ebay. Amazon is reputable, but why buy formula there, is it that much cheaper? I never thought about it.

Answer 23

Its YOUR baby. Wanna take a chance?

Why not just go to Costco?

Answer 24

What a good question

Answer 25

id rather buy it from a chemist or supermarket

Answer 26

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Answer 27

i wouldn't trust it it could be a scam u never know what you're gonna get

Answer 28

Well I would say no b/c u dont know who sealed the case shut and things could get in it during the shipping...all in all no!

Answer 29

Depends... are you using your credit card?

Answer 30

No!! you never know what could be in there!!

Answer 31

NO