INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) has recently provided information regarding the baby formula shortage that will help answer some of the more common questions health authorities have been receiving.
A portion of the instruction and direction provided by State Health Commissioner Kristina M. Box, M.D. FACOG, is below:
Q: Why can’t I find my baby’s formula in stores?
- “Infant formula is being affected by supply chain issues. This means there are
interruptions in the network of people and activities that move a product from its
starting place to the store. In February there was also an infant formula recall from
Abbott Nutrition which limited the availability of certain formulas.”
Q: Can I make my own baby formula?
- “It is not recommended to feed your baby homemade infant formula. Babies need
just the right amount of nutrients to grow and be healthy, and homemade infant
formulas may not be safe, or may not meet your baby’s nutritional needs. Please
give your baby products that meet federal standards for nutrition and safety.”
Q: Does it matter what formula I give my baby?
- “Every baby has different needs, but it is important to give your baby products that
meet federal standards for nutrition and safety. If you are a client of the Women,
Infants, and Children (WIC) program, your Nutritionist can help you figure out what
formula is right for your baby. If you are not a client of WIC, you can ask your baby’s
doctor what formula is best for them.”
IDOH says for more Questions and Answers, visit here.
