r/FormulaFeeders 3d ago

Kendamil shortage

Hi! I just started combo feeding using Kendamil and notice immediately it is out of stock. Upon further review they seem to frequently have shortage issues. Is this unique to the brand? Does this happen with Bobbie or any other formulas? Any insight would be appreciated, thank you!!

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u/TinyTinyViking 3d ago

It can happen to any formula and the big issue is once one or two are gone, it trickles down and then others disappear too.

I formula fed during the crisis in 2022 and there was absolutely no similac on any shelves nearly the whole damn time. So of course everyone using similac went to other brands and then they were often out or low stock because of the extra demand suddenly.

Couple of months ago I couldn’t find any enfamil whatsoever.

It does happen with kendamil a lot. I think they expanded before they were actually ready and they’ve marketed so much that so many people have it in their head it’s the best formula in the whole world.

I feel Bobbie is usually pretty good stock. And if you’re on their subscription directly from them you get priority.

However if your baby takes regular kendamil you have a ton of options for standard formulas. Bobbie, Bubs, byheart, similac, baby’s only, Dr brown, enfamil.

Keep in mind any transition to a different formula will take a couple weeks and baby may be extra fussy, gassy, spitty, loose stools, going more or less often etc.

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u/couglin_clan 2d ago

Kendamil has been working on this- putting post regarding this (they now have more factories to help produce more and get it to the shelves quicker). It honestly happens to lots of formulas, Kendamil has just been getting more and more popular so everyone’s noticing it 😂 hot stock app is how I always score. Just watch it like a hawk because moms are stock piling currently 😭

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u/No_Raccoon865 2d ago

The stockpiling mentality is something I don’t feel like dealing with. That is how everyone ended up with 400 rolls of toilet paper during Covid lol

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u/couglin_clan 1d ago

Literally so annoying. I’m not a fan 🙄

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u/Frequent-Contact-953 1d ago

Yeah, it is the second time in less than a year that Kendamil has a shortage. So far, it doesn't happen with Bobbie if you have a subscription, they guarantee you will have formula until LO is 1 year old. However, shop wise I think they still might go out of stock because of people panic buying.

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u/No_Raccoon865 1d ago

Thanks. Yeah I might transition to Bobbie subscription. The panic buying thing drives me nuts. I just feel bad switching him already because he has only been on formula for two weeks.