What doctors are telling parents in this panicked moment
the Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 so that WIC may offer more types and sizes of formula cans during emergencies like this.
Several international companies “are seeking urgent approval for those types of formulas,” says Dr. Steven Abrams, professor of pediatrics at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School and past chair of the nutrition committee at the American Academy of Pediatrics . He expects the FDA to grant rapid approval for international brands “in the next week or two.”
Pediatricians can access backup supplies of formula—children’s hospitals still have formula, for instance, though that should be nobody’s first stop—and they are also closely attuned to where formula is in stock. Doctors can also offer advice and referrals to lactation support for families looking to start breastfeeding or increase supply.
Parents should also never water down formula in order to make the cans last longer. Doing so can cause hyponatremia, a condition that occurs when sodium levels drop too low, which can lead to seizures. Not getting enough nutrients can also lead to a failure to thrive.
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