“My baby isn't even here yet, and I’m experiencing anxiety over this shortage even though I plan to nurse if possible,” one mother, who is expecting her first child in October, told FOX.
, but only 58.3% of infants were breastfeeding at six months. This means, after the six-month time period, more than 40% of parents were still required to find formula, as a baby’s digestive system isn’t ready for cow’s milk until they’re about one year old, according to Pampers.
"My oldest is about to turn three, but when she was a newborn I struggled producing," Jobin-Smith told FOX. "Our second was just born on April 18th. And, I have this fear of not producing enough again." However, doctors suggest talking to your pediatrician first, especially if your baby must use a hydrolyzed or amino acid-based formula. Also, it’s not advised to give toddler formulas to young infants, especially under 9 months of age..
Baby formula can also be very costly, so for families who qualify based on income, the WIC can provide formula, free of charge. She continued, "These [options] are not safe and not FDA approved — infant deaths have been reported."are made from cow’s milk and granular sugar that may be difficult for young babies to digest. They also lack the specific vitamins and proteins found in breastmilk and FDA-approved formulas that are needed for basic nutrition.
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