Formula shortage?

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Anonymous wrote:For less than 1 month old baby that drinks kirkland baby formula or similac pro advance formula, what could be the substitute baby formula since I cannot find any of them?

Probably any formula? Looks like regular proteins are in it, plus added nutrients andprebiotic.

This is the regular formula so if your baby can drink this they can probably do any regular or sensitive formula.

Ok, thanks. Will there be problem if I keep changing back and forth of the formulas brand due to whatever in stock I could find for that young baby? I still have a tub of kirkland baby formula she is drinking, do I need to mix 20%/80%, 50%/50% of two different brands for transition?

I also wonder this- or if I stick to one brand but different varieties put out by that brand

If your child will drink other brands, its fine to switch. If you are on regular, look at the regular and gentle/sensitive forms.

To make it easier on yourself. Switch to the generic equivalent of your formula. All the generics are made by the same manufacturer. For example, if you are using similac advance can use cvs advantage, kirkland advantage, parent choice advantage etc. You'll know because the generic will be the same color as your brand name formula.

https://www.perrigopediatrics.com/images/patient-resources/Formula-Alternatives.pdf

+1. I have twins and we use generic similac, it’s branded as Advantage. I think the Enfamil equivalent is called Infant. It has become harder to find in the last month but it’s sold EVERYWHERE—CVS, Walgreens, Target, Walmart, Costco, Amazon, Safeway, etc. I try to keep tabs online if it’s in stock, we’ve had the best luck ordering it online at Walmart or getting it in person at Safeway.

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Anonymous wrote:I sort of feel like this is a Fox News talking point. I've seen formula on the shelf at Target, Safeway, etc. It might be a problem if you are looking for a particular/brand type, but I don't know that there is an ability to get baby formula in general.

The only parents complainnng are the ones with their kids on special Enfamil diets because they’re fussy otherwise.

They won’t die drinking regular formula, they will make their parents life hell though.

This is a stunningly ignorant take.

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I dont have time to read the whole thread. Im hoping someone can answer. I have several relatives coming from europe at different times this summer, starting next week. Thinking of asking them to bring a can or two of the special kinds that are hard to get, and offering them (free) on a fb site for moms in my town (this has become common for people to offer up if they have it). Any reason not to do this? What brands and kinds should we get (HIPP and any other German brand). Tnx.

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Anonymous wrote:I dont have time to read the whole thread. Im hoping someone can answer. I have several relatives coming from europe at different times this summer, starting next week. Thinking of asking them to bring a can or two of the special kinds that are hard to get, and offering them (free) on a fb site for moms in my town (this has become common for people to offer up if they have it). Any reason not to do this? What brands and kinds should we get (HIPP and any other German brand). Tnx.

1 or 2 cans free is probably fine. Larger quantities that make it look like you’re going to sell it is a good way to attract CBP’s attention at the airport.

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Anonymous wrote:I dont have time to read the whole thread. Im hoping someone can answer. I have several relatives coming from europe at different times this summer, starting next week. Thinking of asking them to bring a can or two of the special kinds that are hard to get, and offering them (free) on a fb site for moms in my town (this has become common for people to offer up if they have it). Any reason not to do this? What brands and kinds should we get (HIPP and any other German brand). Tnx.

Even though European formula is superior, it’s illegal to do what you’re suggesting … because the government is stupid and over regulates everything.

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Anonymous wrote:I dont have time to read the whole thread. Im hoping someone can answer. I have several relatives coming from europe at different times this summer, starting next week. Thinking of asking them to bring a can or two of the special kinds that are hard to get, and offering them (free) on a fb site for moms in my town (this has become common for people to offer up if they have it). Any reason not to do this? What brands and kinds should we get (HIPP and any other German brand). Tnx.

Even though European formula is superior, it’s illegal to do what you’re suggesting … because the government is stupid and over regulates everything.

I don't think bringing it into the US or giving it away would be illegal. If pp was selling the formula it might be a problem.

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Anonymous wrote:I dont have time to read the whole thread. Im hoping someone can answer. I have several relatives coming from europe at different times this summer, starting next week. Thinking of asking them to bring a can or two of the special kinds that are hard to get, and offering them (free) on a fb site for moms in my town (this has become common for people to offer up if they have it). Any reason not to do this? What brands and kinds should we get (HIPP and any other German brand). Tnx.

1 or 2 cans free is probably fine. Larger quantities that make it look like you’re going to sell it is a good way to attract CBP’s attention at the airport.

Yes, thanks, I have no interest in selling it, and also I dont want to overburden our relatives by asking for more than one or two in their suitcase. They always want to bring us German food and honestly it's always too much stuff and overwhelming. I'd rather they get something someone will use.

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Anonymous wrote:I dont have time to read the whole thread. Im hoping someone can answer. I have several relatives coming from europe at different times this summer, starting next week. Thinking of asking them to bring a can or two of the special kinds that are hard to get, and offering them (free) on a fb site for moms in my town (this has become common for people to offer up if they have it). Any reason not to do this? What brands and kinds should we get (HIPP and any other German brand). Tnx.

1 or 2 cans free is probably fine. Larger quantities that make it look like you’re going to sell it is a good way to attract CBP’s attention at the airport.

Yes, thanks, I have no interest in selling it, and also I dont want to overburden our relatives by asking for more than one or two in their suitcase. They always want to bring us German food and honestly it's always too much stuff and overwhelming. I'd rather they get something someone will use.

PP there is a northern Virginia formula finding network on Facebook. Ask there maybe someone will be interested.

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Anonymous wrote:I dont have time to read the whole thread. Im hoping someone can answer. I have several relatives coming from europe at different times this summer, starting next week. Thinking of asking them to bring a can or two of the special kinds that are hard to get, and offering them (free) on a fb site for moms in my town (this has become common for people to offer up if they have it). Any reason not to do this? What brands and kinds should we get (HIPP and any other German brand). Tnx.

1 or 2 cans free is probably fine. Larger quantities that make it look like you’re going to sell it is a good way to attract CBP’s attention at the airport.

Yes, thanks, I have no interest in selling it, and also I dont want to overburden our relatives by asking for more than one or two in their suitcase. They always want to bring us German food and honestly it's always too much stuff and overwhelming. I'd rather they get something someone will use.

PP there is a northern Virginia formula finding network on Facebook. Ask there maybe someone will be interested.

Thanks, I moved out of the DMV and will be finding a person in need in my town.

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Anonymous wrote:For less than 1 month old baby that drinks kirkland baby formula or similac pro advance formula, what could be the substitute baby formula since I cannot find any of them?

Probably any formula? Looks like regular proteins are in it, plus added nutrients andprebiotic.

This is the regular formula so if your baby can drink this they can probably do any regular or sensitive formula.

Ok, thanks. Will there be problem if I keep changing back and forth of the formulas brand due to whatever in stock I could find for that young baby? I still have a tub of kirkland baby formula she is drinking, do I need to mix 20%/80%, 50%/50% of two different brands for transition?

My belief is that the perception that a baby is rejecting a formula or having a reaction to it is almost always a reflection of adult anxiety. I would not make any elaborate mixing plans. Instead have someone else feed the baby the new formula bottles.

My belief is you are completely clueless. My child was an exclusive FF but could only tolerate specific formulas. We tried a dozen formula's try find one that worked. With reflux and other medical issues, its not that simple. We are not talking about a breast fed baby switching over.

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Enfamil is available in store at Germantown Walmart.

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Similac NeoSure
Similac Sensitive
Similac Advance
Enfamil A.R. for spit up

Available at Gaithersburg Target. I was there around 9am this morning.

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If they can't actually locate the source of the contamination at the plant (they still have not done so) then how do they know it did not happen in the homes, where they actually did find traces of the bacteria? What if this whole shutdown was unwarranted?

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Anonymous wrote:For less than 1 month old baby that drinks kirkland baby formula or similac pro advance formula, what could be the substitute baby formula since I cannot find any of them?

Probably any formula? Looks like regular proteins are in it, plus added nutrients andprebiotic.

This is the regular formula so if your baby can drink this they can probably do any regular or sensitive formula.

Ok, thanks. Will there be problem if I keep changing back and forth of the formulas brand due to whatever in stock I could find for that young baby? I still have a tub of kirkland baby formula she is drinking, do I need to mix 20%/80%, 50%/50% of two different brands for transition?

My belief is that the perception that a baby is rejecting a formula or having a reaction to it is almost always a reflection of adult anxiety. I would not make any elaborate mixing plans. Instead have someone else feed the baby the new formula bottles.

My belief is you are completely clueless. My child was an exclusive FF but could only tolerate specific formulas. We tried a dozen formula's try find one that worked. With reflux and other medical issues, its not that simple. We are not talking about a breast fed baby switching over.

And I think this is extremely unlikely. Because formula is so highly regulated, it's all basically the same. OTOH a lot of parents believe their babies have sensistivies they don't have - that's why meds are over-prescribed for reflux. Unless you baby actually has an allergy, they will do fine on any formula. Do an experiment and have a babysitter feed the bottle and see what happens.