Infant Formula

It is recommended by the World Health Organization, Health Canada, and the Canadian Pediatric Society that babies be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months with continued breastfeeding for up to 2 years or longer with the addition of other foods.

Some families may use formula for a variety of reasons. If you are thinking about formula feeding your baby, talk with your healthcare provider or public health nurse.

This resource is intended to provide families and care providers with information on how to safely prepare and store formula as well as to help you make an informed feeding decision: