Infant Formula Shortage

• Call stores directly and ask if the formula you need is available or when it will be in stock
   
• Try shopping online from stores you trust
   
• Ask a health care provider for guidance on alternative formulas you can use
   
• Read the Fact Sheet: Helping Families Find Formula During the Infant Formula Shortage 
   
• Find up-to-date information and helpful resources 
   
• American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations and tips

Parents who get WIC benefits can get help through WIC. See if you qualify 

Do not:

• Water down formula, prepare formula according to package directions, unless directed by your healthcare provider
   
• Make homemade formula from ingredients at the store, such as powdered cow milk or raw milk and sugar
   
• Use imported formulas that are not reviewed by the FDA

• Parents can get assistance with finding formula if they have WIC 

• Get your formula early as soon as your monthly benefits load 

• WIC now has over 100 different formula options available on the WIC card. Please check with your local WIC office, your WIC app, or here to learn more 

• WIC can also support you if you are partially breastfeeding and help increase your breastmilk supply 

• WIC can help you get a breast pump 

• Get more information on the formula shortage from WIC