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You may be required to take it to the store for a refund and exchange or call the company to help you. If you are receiving WIC benefits, you should be able to obtain a different brand of similar formula but if there is any problem, call your WIC office for advice and assistance.

To transition from formula to milk, either go cold turkey or do it gradually. One way to switch is to stop offering bottles and instead offer a cup of cow's milk with your baby's meals or snacks.

Can you switch between Similac formulas? If your baby did well on our previous Similac products, there is no reason to believe he or she will tolerate new Similac with OptiGRO products any differently. If you have any questions, however, please talk to your child's doctor.

Although it's safe to change your baby's formula brand for a variety of reasons, including the current formula shortage, you may notice some changes in your infant. "Babies might get constipated, poop more frequently, have their poop's consistency change, or be gassy.

That being said, it's always best to consult your pediatrician first before making any changes. It's for the big changes?let's say switching from a lactose-free formula to a goat's milk formula?that you'll want to do so carefully and of course still with the guidance of your child's doctor.

FDA reviews all infant formulas sold legally in the United States to make sure they meet minimum nutritional and safety requirements. FDA also makes sure that the water used to make formulas meets safety standards set by the US Environmental Protection Agency.

It's safe to mix and match infant formulas if you are following standard mixing instructions. Really. Although spitting up or gassiness is usually not due to the protein in formula (cow's milk versus soy versus hypoallergenic), sometimes changing formula helps new babies and their parents who worry.