The Logan County Health District is aware of the infant formula shortage that Logan County parents and caregivers are facing.
“Those struggling to find formula should contact the child’s pediatrician or primary care provider for both guidance and formula changes,” LCHD officials said this week.
“Parents and caregivers should not attempt to make their own formula, and should not dilute the formula on-hand in an attempt to make it last longer.
“Parents and caregivers should also not purchase formula online from sellers overseas.
In addition, substituting formula with cow’s milk or goat’s milk is not recommended as it does not offer the correct nutrition, and could cause other problems for baby.”
Tips for locating formula include:
• Call the store first and ask for product availability.
• Ask a store worker if there is more formula in the back (if there is not any on the shelf).
• Ask when the next shipment arrives.
• Ask when shelves are usually stocked.
• Talk to the pharmacy to see if they can help.
Qualified parents and caregivers can also sign up for programs like Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and/or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through the Department of Job & Family Services.
Logan County WIC can be reached at (937) 599-3345, and Logan County Job & Family Services at (937) 599-5165.
CDC information is available at www.cdc.gov/nutrition/infantandtoddlernutrition/formula-feeding/choosing-an-infant-formula.html.