Additionally,pandemicdisruptions to the supply chain and international trade policies have contributed to the shortage, per theTheAtlantic.
However, he declined to answer when parents could expect formula to be restocked on shelves.
Talk to your pediatrician first.
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Consider switching formulas, if thats an option for you.
health, you may notice G.I.
distress after starting them on a new formula, she explains.
However, their basic nutrition needs to support growth, and development will be met, Dr. Wasser says.
Before making any such decisions, though, parents should check with their pediatrician, as weve mentioned.
Theres also a chance your baby wont even notice theyre trying something new, Dr.
Your pediatrician can help you find a new formula with a similar ingredient profile, Dr. Deierlein says.
Contact your local WIC office.
Find a local food bank.
It points to four organizations that parents should check in with if they need formula.
The first isCommunity Action Agency(CAA).
The second isUnited Ways 2-1-1resource.
Reach out to a breast milk bank, if thats an option for your baby.
That said, the milk banking system in the U.S. is very small, Dr. Wasser says.
you might find information on how to become a donorhere.
Use social media to find parenting groups and connect with others.
Parents should consult their doctor about their babys needs before changing any routines, she explains.
If your baby is over six months old, consider cows milkjust temporarily.
Your pediatrician may also reiterate the importance of following the instructions for your baby formula.
It is not, Dr. Wasser says.
There are serious health risks to watering down infant formula.
If you do find formula, resist the urge to hoard it.
make a run at only buy what your baby would need for two weeks, he recommends.
If there are three cans on the shelf, leave one for another baby.
And one more note about what you shouldnt do… like reach out to your pediatrician for additional resources and do not try any of the following:
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