ECECD creates New Mexico Infant Formula Support Network

SANTA FE, N.M. — In response to a nationwide toddler formulation scarcity, the New Mexico Early Childhood Schooling and Care Division launched the NM Toddler System Assist Community, a brand new Fb group that establishes an area for New Mexico dad and mom and caregivers to crowdsource entry to formulation and different dietary helps for his or her infants.

“Though New Mexico shouldn’t be experiencing as acute a scarcity as some states, dad and mom who depend on formulation for his or her youngsters are understandably anxious,” mentioned ECECD Cupboard Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky. “To assist dad and mom discover the formulation they want, ECECD has created a bunch the place New Mexicans can submit tips on the place formulation is in inventory, provide up extra formulation to these in want, and ask for tips about the place specialised formulation manufacturers could also be out there.”  

Along with making a discussion board for sharing data on the place formulation could also be out there, ECECD, the New Mexico Division of Well being, and different state companies will present common updates relating to the nationwide scarcity, essential vitamin and security data, and state and neighborhood sources out there to households with the group.

The State of New Mexico can also be coordinating with the New Mexico Retail Affiliation and its members to submit updates when new shipments of formulation arrive at shops.