Infant Formula Resources and Guidance

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has provided information for families affected by the current infant formula shortage. Some tips are as follows:

• Try a new brand of formula
• Try formula that's made in another country
• Talk to your child's pediatrician about substitutes for hypoallergenic or specialty formula
• Explore resources for breastfeeding or breast milk
• Avoid unsafe formula practices such as "watering down" the formula, using formula beyond the "best by" or "use by" dates, and buying more than you need 

Please review the list of accredited milk banks if you are interested in purchasing breast milk supply.