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Making sure your child is fed, happy and safe is top priority for parents and caregivers. That鈥檚 why the current formula shortage is causing so much concern for families.

鈥淲e tell parents that fed is best, and for some families and children, formula is the best option,鈥� says , a pediatric provider at 网曝门事件 Health Ukiah Valley. 鈥淚t鈥檚 important to us to support them until the shortage ends.鈥� Jeni offers the following advice to families.

Don鈥檛 make your own formula

A child鈥檚 nutritional needs are very specific, and formula is made with the right ingredients in the appropriate amounts to meet their needs. That鈥檚 why homemade formula is not recommended. 鈥淲e don鈥檛 want a parent to unintentionally harm their child by using unsafe ingredients or not having the right nutrient concentration,鈥� Jeni explains.

Don鈥檛 water down formula

鈥淭his should never be done,鈥� says Jeni. 鈥淎lways follow the instructions on the label.鈥� Watering down formula can lead to nutritional deficiencies that could develop into serious health problems.

Do follow your pediatrician鈥檚 guidance on transitioning off formula to regular milk

鈥淪peak to your clinician about when your child is ready to transition off specialty formulas or formula altogether,鈥� Jeni advises. 鈥淭hey鈥檒l be able to advise you if your child is old enough and developmentally ready to stop.鈥�

Do know your resources for learning more and finding formula

Jeni knows the parents she is working with are stressed during this time. 鈥淚t鈥檚 easy to feel alone or like it is you against the world in these situations. But remember that your child鈥檚 provider and other resources are here to help,鈥� she says.

• Call your child鈥檚 provider with any questions. .
• The Health and Human Services department has a for families.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has with medically-reviewed answers to many questions about the shortage and what to do if you can鈥檛 find any formula.