Current situation
- A national shortage of infant formula is impacting all states.
- Efforts to mitigate the shortage are occurring at state and national level.
- Parents and caregivers who face a shortage should call their healthcare providers first to help them navigate formula options when supplies are scarce.
- Parents and caregivers are advised to NOT dilute formula or use homemade recipes for substitution as this can seriously harm a baby’s health.
- Babies usually tolerate alternative formula products except in the case of special therapeutic formula and that’s why it’s important to consult with their healthcare provider first to get help or to discuss alternatives.
Families across the nation are feeling the impact of the infant formula shortage. The purpose of this site is to provide the latest information about the shortage and connect California families in need of formula to helpful resources.
Parents and caregivers who have a hard time finding formula should:
- Call their healthcare provider to see if they have in-office samples or can suggest a similar formula.
- NOT dilute formula, NOT make homemade formula, and NOT provide toddler formula.
- Reach out to their local WIC office if they are current WIC participants or are eligible for WIC.
- Try another brand of formula, if available. Babies usually tolerate alternative products except in the case of special therapeutic formula. For babies on therapeutic formula, consult with a healthcare provider first to get help or to discuss alternatives.
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