This post brought to you by Perrigo, the makers of Members Mark Infant Formula. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Farmer’s Wife Rambles.
5 years ago I learned the importance of having young ones at home and formula on hand. I had over 200 ounces of breast milk in the freezer and a 3 month old who couldn’t have an ounce of it! 
I had tested positive for meningitis and was laying in a hospital bed in and out of consciousness and the doctor had advised my husband not to use any of the frozen milk in the freezer because it’s unknown how the meningitis could play into the milk. What’s a husband to do when he has to make quick thinking decisions on how to feed our 3 month old at home? Grab the first can of infant formula he can find.
Clearly I survived the meningitis but it quickly ended my breastfeeding days with our son Corbin. Not only was all the frozen milk to be thrown out I had been sent home on some heavy medications being administered through a PICC line with effects on breast milk unknown. 
We tried several different brands over the next few weeks to see which formula we could use. After many tries, we decided to settle on Member’s Mark Infant Formula. A few reasons we chose this formula was that it was in our budget. Being a pumping/nursing mama, I was coming from a zero based budget, I had never had to buy formula before. I was pleasantly surprised when Members Mark Advantage Infant Formula was right in our new formula budget range, music to my ears! 
ast forward a few years and we now have a new baby boy on our hands. In case I ever need to leave Colsen with his daddy, we keep Member’s Mark Infant Formula on hand. The nutritional value is just what we need when I can’t be there. I love that I know he’s getting the best, even if it is from someone else.
The price is also still great and fits nicely into our new family of five budget. When talking to our pediatrician, he also recommended using something along the lines of Advantage 1 when it comes to supplementing. Colsen can get all of the vitamins and nutrition he need, when I’m away for a bit. Member’s Mark Infant Formula is clinically proven to be more like breast milk and provides complete nutrition for baby’s first year. If you’re a member, you will save an average of $500 over other brands. How awesome is that?
As mom’s we know that children can be expensive! Every aspect from nutrition, diapers, clothes, carseats and other big ticket items. Sam’s Club would like to help and currently is hosting a sweepstakes where 5 winners will each win a sample of Member’s Mark Infant Formula and a $100 gift card. What could you do with an extra $100?
To enter the sweepstakes head on over to the Sam’s Club Member’s Mark Infant Formula website and follow the directions on the widget. You can gain entries for commenting on their blog post and visiting the page to learn more about Member’s Mark Infant Formula.
Member’s Mark Infant Formula Giveaway
24 COMMENTS
Shannon freas
9 years agoOf 4 kids this will be the first time I have ever had to use formula and I thank you for your review. I will have to look into this brand since I have a little one with tummy issues.
Mama to 5 BLessings
9 years agoI have not heard of this formula brand before. Sounds like it works really well for your family, that’s great!
Tonya C
9 years agoI actually nursed but did have to supplement a few times with formula. This one sounds great.
Amanda || Growing Up Madison
9 years agoMy little one is too old for infant formula but I have a few friends who had babies who might be interested in this article.
Lois Alter Mark
9 years agoI breastfed both kids for a few months but switched to formula. It’s great that there are different options available.
Bri
9 years agoIt is great to know that there is formula that provide the same nutrients as if it was coming directly from the mother.
Carol Bryant
9 years agoI have a friend with a newborn and am sharing this link with her.
Debbie L
9 years agoI think having formula on hand is a excellent way to always be prepared. Your pic is priceless!
Censie
9 years agoVery scary to go through that. I am glad you have found formula that is working for you and your babe. I was a proud formula feeder too!
Claudia Krusch
9 years agoI’m so glad you made it through it! Such a scary thought! My son used formula until he started on solids, because he was a premie!
Liz Mays
9 years agoWow this formula really helped you out! That must have been such a scary time!
Keikilani
9 years agoI breastfed my three biological boys. When we picked up our twins from the hospital as an adoptive mom, I knew I needed a reliable formula like this one!
Star Traci
9 years agoI am so glad that you survived the meningitis. It must have been scary. So sorry for all that lost milk but I am glad that you found a formula that worked for your son. I had a similar experience with my daughter. I was hospitalized for five days and because of my fever (105) I couldn’t give her my milk. She was bottle fed formula those days. She did return to the breast but I was glad that she took the formula as well as she did those times.
🙂
Traci
Helene Cohen Bludman
9 years agoThat must have been a scary time for you! Always good for nursing moms to have formula as backup just in case.
Jessica Harlow
9 years agoIt’s wonderful when mothers can breastfeed, but it’s also important to recognize that formula is a viable option too. I did both and would suggest this formula to any new mom!
Heather lawrence
9 years agoBrandy! Sheesh that’s scary! I can only imagine how hard those first few nights were for your hubby and Corbin.
What a nightmare.
So glad that you are doing well and are now able to be with your little guy. He’s just so dang cute!
Brandy
9 years ago AUTHORI’m so glad we made it through it unscathed! It is moments in time I’m more than happy to put behind me!
Rebecca Bryant
9 years agoI had to formula feed my son. This sounds like a great brand of formula.
Brandy
9 years ago AUTHORIt certainly can be a lifesaver!
Christine Luken
9 years agogreat giveaway! I will have to let my friends with babies know about this one. sam’s has great products, so I’m sure their infant formula is no exception.
Tamara
9 years agoWhat a great idea. I breastfed both kids, but always kept formula on hand. You just never know when you’ll need it and it’s an amazing invention for many.
Brandy
9 years ago AUTHORIt’s so important to have on hand just in case!
Pam
9 years agoI wound up having to formula feed both my kids. This sounds like a great brand of formula.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy)
9 years agoI was a formula feeding mom back in the day. I never tried this brand, but it sounds great.