Monmouth County isn’t immune to the formula shortage that is plaguing the country. For Monmouth Moms relying on formula to feed their babies, it can be frustrating at best and devastating at worst not to know where or when they’ll be able to get their baby’s food.
Here are some ideas for finding formula that we’ve found:
Go on Facebook
Several private local groups on Facebook – including Monmouth County Moms (not affiliated with our site) and Monmouth County Formula Exchange – have individual moms posting tips about full formula shelves, offering their surplus or even starting formula sharing threads. Moms can also join and post what they need and hope someone who sees it can help. Have extra unopened, non-expired formula? Join and share!
Shop Small
Monmouth County has a number of locally owned, smaller pharmacies, like:
- Hazlet Pharmacy
- Holmdel Village Pharmacy
- Red Bank Family Pharmacy
- Middletown Family Pharmacy
- Bayshore Pharmacy
- Colts Neck Pharmacy
- Rumson Pharmacy
- West End Family Pharmacy
- Little Silver Family Pharmacy
- Chapel Hill Pharmacy
- Main Pharmacy of Spring Lake
- Colfax Pharmacy
- Tony’s Family Pharmacy
- Marlboro Village Pharmacy
If you can’t find formula at a larger chain store, give one of these a shot—you will likely find more personalized attention. An individual pharmacist can also coordinate with a pediatrician to expedite any medically necessary formula that a pediatrician can write a prescription for—just like they would with medication.
Utilize Resources for At-Risk Populations
Read out to Pinwheel Place, a Monmouth County based organization caring for children and strengthening families.
Ask Your Pediatrician
Not only can a pediatrician help a mom with a prescription for medically-required formula, but they may have samples of various brands of formula. And if a mom is thinking of switching formulas, they can help her find a similar brand that meets a particular baby’s needs, and give a mom tips on making the transition. Below is a list of local pediatricians if you are new to the area, or want to make a change.
Monmouth County Pediatricians
410 Rte. 34 Ste 212. Colts Neck, NJ 07722
732-683-0099
470 Stillwell Corner Rd. Freehold, NJ 07728
732-780-3333
87 Union Ave. Manasquan, NJ 08736
732-292-9044
479 County Road 520
Suite A201
Marlboro, NJ 07746
(732) 786-3484
DeVito Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
180 White Rd. Suite 201. Little Silver, NJ 07739
732-741-3770
1340 NJ 34 Aberdeen, NJ 07747
(848) 300-0010
1 Bethany Rd. Hazlet, NJ 07730
732-264-0700
2107 Rte. 35 Holmdel, NJ 07733
732-706-5437
831 Tennent Rd. Englishtown NJ 07726
732-536-6222
55 N. Gilbert Street. Tinton Falls, NJ 07701
732-842-6677
719 North Beers Street. Holmdel, NJ 07733
732-739-4414
2139 Rt. 35 North. Holmdel, NJ 07733
732-264-6070
670 N Beers St. Building 4, Ste. 2. Holmdel, NJ 07733
732-335-3434
Candlewood Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
300 Candlewood Commons, Howell, NJ
732-370-9600
200 White Rd. #212 Little Silver, NJ 07739
732-741-5600
Breast Feeding Support
Lactation consultants & support serving Monmouth County – Lactation Express
More lactation support services available here
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