Infant formula resources in the Capital Region

Becoming a new parent is a joyful part of life, but it can also be stressful. An inability to feed your baby shouldn’t add to that stress.

Here are some resources to help you find formula:

• Use www.findmybabyformula.com to locate formula at area stores.
• Capital District Moms: formula hunt is a private Facebook group that helps parents in the Capital District find formula.
• Capital District and Beyond: Formula finders is a private Facebook group of parents helping other parents by posting and sharing any extra formula they may have.
• Reach out to your local food pantry to see if they have formula. For a map of New York state pantries with contact information visit www.thefoodpantries.org.
• Capital Region breastfeeding support resources is a combination of information on community hospitals, lactation professionals, registered nurse support, WIC peer counselors, and support from other mothers.
• Use the NYS “Find a WIC Store” website to locate stores near you that accept WIC.

Additionally, below are some resources to help you learn more about formula.

• Feeding your baby during the infant formula shortage provides information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on infant formula do’s and don’ts, as well as guidance for imported infant formula.
• An infant formula substitute guide infant formula substitute guide by NICU Nutrition Rounds, LLC provides a breakdown of different formulas for certain needs.

As always, the CDPHP Care Team is here to help. For help navigating any of the resources mentioned above you can reach out to a CDPHP Case Manager at 1-888-942-3747.