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Maximum Formula Issuance
Updated November 2009
Maximum amounts of formula that may be issued each month are based on the form of formula (concentrate, powder, ready to feed), size of the container and age of the participant. Maximum amounts for infants, children and adults are listed below.
Powdered formula issuance is determined according to can yield. Information on can yield is provided for each formula product in the formula guide. Maximum issuance for reconstituted powdered formula is listed below.
Partially Breastfed Infants
Container | First 30 days | 1-3 months | 4-5 months | 6-12 months |
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13 oz. concentrate | N/A | 14 cans | 17 cans | 12 cans |
32 oz. ready to feed | N/A | 12 cans | 14 cans | 10 cans |
2 oz. ready-to-feed nursettes | N/A | 192 nursettes | 224 nursettes | 160 nursettes |
Powdered formula, reconstituted amount | 1 can powder | 435 oz. | 522 oz. | 384 oz. |
Fully Formula-fed Infants
Container | 0-3 months | 4-5 months | 6-12 months |
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13 oz. concentrate | 31 cans | 34 cans | 24 cans |
32 oz. ready to feed | 26 cans | 28 cans | 20 cans |
2 oz. ready-to-feed nursettes | 416 nursettes | 448 nursettes | 320 nursettes |
Powdered formula, reconstituted amount | 870 oz. | 960 oz. | 696 oz. |
Children (12-59 months) and Women with Special Health Needs
Container | Amount |
---|---|
13 oz. concentrate | 35 cans |
8 oz. ready to feed | 113 cans |
8.45 oz. ready to feed | 107 cans |
32 oz. ready to feed | 28 cans |
Powdered formula, reconstituted amount | 910 oz. |
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