
They may require different amounts of powder or water than formulas made in the U.S. Read the mixing instructions carefully for preparing powdered formulas.When preparing formula made in other countries: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed these formula companies to market certain products in the United States, and may allow more infant formula products that meet its criteria to be sold in the U.S. Stores will start carrying or may already have these options. You can also consider buying formula that's made outside of the United States in U.S.

Try Formula That’s Made in Another Country


Be patient, since it may take some time for your baby to get used to it.Slowly increase the amount of the new formula over time. Try slowly introducing small amounts of the new formula by mixing it with your regular formula.Keep in mind that your baby may seem to not like the taste, or may have a hard time tolerating a different formula, initially. Most babies will do just fine with different brands of formula, including store brands, as long as they're the same type, like cow's milk-based, soy, hypoallergenic (extensively hydrolyzed), or elemental (amino acid-based). Talk with your pediatrcian or other health care provider if you are having difficulty breastfeeding or finding infant formula. Note: Children younger than 6 months old should only drink breast milk or infant formula.
