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In reply to the discussion: Homemade baby formula is NOT safe or recommended [View all]hlthe2b
(102,129 posts)for what is best on the short and long term for their infant.
That said, in most cases powdered formula prepared per label instructions can be readily substituted at the same stage for their regular liquid infant formula and that is certainly where I'd try to start. If the powdered infant formulation can not be located (though it appears it is available), for those over 12 months, toddler powdered formula may be okay for the short term. For those who are at more risk from past or ongoing medical issues or genetic metabolic conditions, breast milk programs may be a better solution. The only way to know for sure is to run it by a pediatrician, Pediatric PA or whoever has been seeing their child, including the delivering OB (if necessary) on the short term. Major hospitals are trying to respond so in many areas they may be developing outreach programs--especially for their breast milk programs. Worth a call.. but no, I can not advise parents to go into this based on internet search results for some homemade formulation without that added consult to ensure it is the best or at least most complete option available.
My grandmother managed to raise 7 kids and countless grandkids with all kinds of passed down "sage" advice, some of which would be lauded today. But some (like the bourbon-filled hot toddies and saturated pacifiers for childhood fussiness, not so much). If I were on a desert island I'm sure I could be more positive about some of the more unproven last resort options, but I'd certainly try the more obvious ones first and take the best scientific and individualized advice where and when it is available.