Some pediatricians are warning against making homemade baby formula as a nationwide shortage of the product continues, triggering panic among parents.
Pediatrician Tanya Altman told news outlets that baby formula, which is designed to mimic a mother’s breast milk, is “a very complex nutrient-dense product made from years of development and clinical trials specifically for the needs of growing and developing babies.”
“Homemade infant formulas often do not have the correct ratio of important nutrients such as protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals,” she continued, according to Good Housekeeping, adding that infants can experience nutrient deficiencies and electrolyte imbalances by consuming homemade formulas, which may bring about developmental problems in the child.
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