WeMoms
25 Jul 2022

The variety of infant formulas

Milk is the only food for infants until they are about 1 year old. If you are not breastfeeding, you will use infant formula.


  • "Infant milk" is the name given to all types of milk for infants, of which there are currently more than 150.
  • Its composition is designed to be as close as possible to that of breast milk, so it provides all the nutrients your baby needs.
  • Infant milk is available in three age groups: 1st infant milk (between 0 and 4-6 months), follow-on milk (between 4-6 months and 1 year), and growth milk (between 1 and 3 years).
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Mia
19 May 2022

In Lou of the formula shortage ladies these are some resources to help navigate some outlet to make sure baby is well taken care of ? Gerber's MyGerber Baby Expert: reach a certified nutrition or lactation consultant by phone, text, Facebook Messenger, web chat, or video call, who can help you identify a similar formula that may be more readily available Abbott's Consumer Hotline: call 1-800-986-8540 Abbott's urgent product request line: ask your OBGYN or your infant's pediatrician to submit an urgent product request by downloading and completing the form - PDF Reckitt's Customer Service line: call 1-800 BABY-123 (222-9123) Community Resources Locate your nearest Community Action Agency (CAA). Your neighborhood CAA may be able to provide you with formula or connect you with local agencies that have formula in stock. United Way's 2-1-1: dial 2–1-1 to be connected to a community resource specialist affiliated with United Way who may be able to help you identify food pantries and other charitable sources of local infant formula and baby food. Feeding America: call your local food bank to ask whether they have infant formula and other supplies in stock. Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA): certain HMBANA-accredited milk banks are distributing donated breast milk to mothers in need; please note that some may require a prescription from a medical professional. Find an HMBANA-accredited milk bank. General Guidance Call your OBGYN or pediatrician to see if they have in-office samples or can suggest a similar formula that may be more readily available in stores and is nutritionally similar to your infant's typical formula.

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michelle
There's also recipes women can use to make their own formula ☺️❤️
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Mia
Yes there are!!
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cheyawntay
10 May 2022

Hey ladies how do y’all feel about the stores being low on infant milk and do you plan on breast feeding ? Let’s chat about ?

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caroline
I think ? it's wild about the shortage like this is ? America.... My first two pregnancies my daughters wouldn't latch. So hopefully ? this baby does
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cheyawntay
That’s what i am scared or my daughter wouldn’t latch either so i am like dang what can we do should i start stacking up on it now but then you don’t know what kind milk your baby will be on ??‍♀️?
10 May 2022

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