5 Essential Tips for Parents in Need of Baby Formula
Physicians Provide Guidance for Parents Concerned About Shortage
Physicians Provide Guidance for Parents Concerned About Shortage
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Amid ongoing shortages of baby formula, physicians and dietitians with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a nonprofit of more than 17,000 physicians, provide 5 key tips for parents.
Among these experts is Susan Levin, MS, RD, CSSD, director of nutrition education for the Physicians Committee, who says, “As a mother, I know this shortage is creating stress for many new parents. Fortunately, there is no shortage of soy formula, and human milk banks are also available. For infants without a soy allergy, soy-based formulas are healthful options for infants and provide the nutrients the baby needs in the first six months of life.”
Levin shares the following guidance for baby’s first year. At around 6 months, it is time to introduce solid foods to your baby’s diet. Introduce iron-fortified infant cereal, mixed with a little breast milk or soy formula, since it is the least likely to cause allergies.
At 6 to 8 months, you can begin introducing other plant-based foods:
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Founded in 1985, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a nonprofit organization that promotes preventive medicine, conducts clinical research, and encourages higher standards for ethics and effectiveness in education and research.
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