Most infant formulas are made from soy products. At first glance, one might assume that this presents a problem of Kitniyoth on Passover.
However, the custom of disallowing the use of ‘Kitniyoth’ (soy, for example) was never applied to infants nor to people who are ill.
However, you must take care to keep bottles, nipples and formula away from the general kitchen area. Any mixing or washing should be done elsewhere, such as in the bathroom sink.
If your child needs formula you may use one of the brands listed below. These products have been reviewed and can be assumed to be free of chametz.
Please note that these products are only acceptable when bearing the OU or OU-D symbol.
Alsoy
Baby Basics
Baby’s Choice
Bear Essentials
Berkley & Jensen
Bright Beginnings
Daily Source
EnfaCare
Enfalac
Enfalyte
Enfamil
Enfapro
Follow-Up
Full Circle
Giant Eagle Baby
Hy-Vee
Isomil
Kirkland Signature
Kozy Kids
Kuddles
Lactofree
Life Brand
Little Ones
Meijer
Member’s Mark
Mother’s Choice
My Organic Baby
Nestle Good Start
Next Step
O Organic Baby
Parent’s Choice
Parent’s Choice
Pathmark
PBM Nutritionals
ProSobee
Publix
Rite Aid
Safeway Select
Shopko
Similac
Supervalu
Supreme
Target
Top Care
Vermont Organics
Walgreens
Western Family
The following three baby formulas are not certified kosher by the OU. There are Kashruth concerns with them. For those who need to use these products and have consulted with a learned Orthodox Rabbi and doctor), we have checked the chametz status of these products. The same advisory applies to these products as to the products listed above.
Enfamil Nutramigen Lipil
Enfmil Pregestimil
Alimentum