Physicians Provide Guidance for Parents Concerned About Shortage

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE )--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.”

5 Essential Tips for Parents in Need of Baby Formula

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:

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.

Leslie Raabe, 443-534-5803, lraabe@pcrm.org

PRODUCERS/ASSIGNMENT EDITORS: Nutrition Expert Available for Interviews

Leslie Raabe, 443-534-5803, lraabe@pcrm.org

PRODUCERS/ASSIGNMENT EDITORS: Nutrition Expert Available for Interviews