There is a recall of Similac, Similac PM 60/40, Alimentum, EleCare and EleCare Jr. powdered formulas. If you have recalled formula, do NOT use it. Learn more at similacrecall.com. Because babies need a specific balance of nutrients, you should NOT water down infant formula or make homemade formula. If you cannot find any available formula, talk to your pediatrician about other alternatives. Read more from a trusted pediatrician here.
Texas WIC has temporarily added more options so you can find a formula at the store to meet your baby’s needs without updating your card. For a list of alternative brands that you can get with WIC, visit texashhs.org/wicfoodupdates.
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CloseLeaks are most common when your milk first comes in (before your supply has regulated), and during long stretches when you haven’t fed your baby. When baby starts sleeping longer stretches at night, many moms wake up with a soggy pajama shirt.
Almost every mom has a funny story about when it happened to her, but you can avoid leaks by:
Many moms will leak less or stop leaking after the first few weeks of breastfeeding.