Lauren Beene with Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital Suburban Pediatrics.ĭr. The only exception would be babies who are on special kinds of formulas like certain hypoallergenic formulas or elemental formulas,” said Dr. “I’m sure there are taste differences and every baby has preferences, but if you do need to change formulas, it should be okay. More baby formula recalled after infant death: FDAĮven if your usual brand isn’t available, pediatricians say most children can adapt to another brand. The largest makers of baby formula, Abbott and Mead Johnson, both have experience problems getting some of the ingredients they need, which has slowed production.Īlso, a large recall of certain lots of Similac and two other brands back in February has exacerbated the problem of supply. That’s the same story all over the country. At first I tried to stock up and they limited it to two at a time, or two that we’ve gone to, they haven’t had any and I know my sister-in-law who has a baby too and orders Similac on Amazon and sometimes it’s been out of stock.” Isiah’s mom Katie Goldby says. Shortages worldwide are also affecting U.S. CLEVELAND ( WJW) – Eleven-month-old Isaiah likes a good snack and although he may be thinking of a burger right now, formula is going to be a part of his daily routine for a least a little while longer.īut finding baby formula for many parents is a little tough right now.
