Special Diet Infant Formulas


These infant formulas are made for kids with medical issues. 
Give the parent/guardian a Medical Statment for Meal Accommodations (see the Forms section). 
The doctor must document a disability or issue affecting a major bodily function

Preemie formulas have extra calories for growth.
  • Examples include: Enfamil EnfaCare, Enfamil Premature, Similac Neosure, Similac PM 60/40
Hydrolyzed protein formulas - some proteins are broken down.
  • Examples include: Comforts Hypoallergenic, Enfamil Nutramigen, Gerber Good Start Extensive HA, Meijer HypoallergenicPregestimil, Parent's Choice Hypoallergenic, Similac Alimentum, Up & Up Hypoallergenic, Well Beginnnings Hypoallergenic
Amino acid formulas - all proteins are broken down.
  • Examples include: EleCare, Neocate, PurAmino
Metabolic formulas - Formulas for kids with metabolic disorders
  • Examples include: Phenyl free, MSUD, etc.
Formula after 13 months of age
  • If a child needs formula after 13 months of age, we will need a new physician statement to show there is a medical need to continue infant formula. 
  • A Physician Statement is required for ANY "Toddler" formulas for kids over 1 year old. This includes Nestle Nido, Pediasure, etc. 

Formulas made OUTSIDE the U.S. that are NOT FDA-APPROVED are NOT creditable. 

  • NOT CREDITABLE: Hipp 
  • NOT CREDITABLE: Holle

Complete list of FDA Exempt Infant Formulas


A Physician Statement is required to claim FDA Exempt formulas.

Formula List Updated 4-14-25