Breast milk is best for your baby.
Health Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Society and the Dietitians of Canada recommend that you exclusively breastfeed your baby for the first 6 months and that you continue to breastfeed for up to 2 years or longer along with complementary foods.
Discover up-to-date news and information about product availability.
November 2023
We are pleased to announce that Similac Total Comfort® powder in 837-g and 570-g tubs is now on shelves. Please visit this link to buy our tummy-friendly formula online or find a store near you.
September 2023
We are pleased to announce that Similac Pro-Advance® Step 2 powder in 859-g tubs is now on shelves. To buy our most advanced and closest formula to breast milk, designed to meet the nutritional needs of babies 6-24 months, please visit this link to shop online or find a store near you.
May 2023
We are pleased to announce that Similac Pro-Advance® powder in 859-g tubs is now on shelves. Please visit this link to buy our most advanced and closest formula to breast milk online or find a store near you.
March 13, 2023
We are temporarily importing U.S. Similac® Advance® powder in 352-g can. The label on the product is only in English, we have therefore drafted a French version of the label to support our Francophone consumers. Click here to view the label. Speak to your pharmacist or check online to buy.
February 3, 2023
We know families are still facing challenges finding infant formula on shelves, so we’re happy to share some good news. You can expect to see more Similac® products (powder and liquid) available nationwide. Be sure to call your local retailer ahead of time to make sure they have what you are looking for on shelf.
We are happy to report that Similac® Alimentum® ready-to-use cans (4 x 237 mL) are now available for purchase. Please speak with the store manager or pharmacist at your local retailer regarding in-store availability.
July 7, 2022
We imported limited quantities of the US Similac® Alimentum® ready-to-feed 946-mL bottle to help with the hypoallergenic infant formula shortage in Canada. Speak to your pharmacist to obtain this Similac® Alimentum® product.
June 8, 2022
Abbott Restarts Production at its Michigan Plant
May 19, 2022
Read the latest update on Similac® production at Sturgis, Michigan facility
March 15, 2022
Dr. Karyn Wulf, Pediatrician and Medical Director of Pediatrics at Abbott, explains Abbott’s voluntary recall in a video.
As parents and caregivers, we know your baby’s nutrition and well-being are of the utmost importance. Getting you and your baby the nutrition you require is our number one priority. We offer powdered, concentrated-liquid or ready-to-use options. To search our range of products, click "See products" below. The availability may vary by store.
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We know families are still facing challenges finding infant formula on shelves, so we’re happy to share some good news. You can expect to see more Similac® products (powder and liquid) available nationwide. Be sure to call your local retailer ahead of time to make sure they have your preferred product on shelf.
Getting you and your baby the products you require is our number one priority and we are moving as quickly as we can to resolve this issue.
We hope the following actions will help you navigate the supply challenges and reduce any hardship or stress you are feeling at this time:
Similac® Alimentum® 4 x 237 mL ready-to-use cans are available for purchase. Please speak with the store manager or pharmacist at your local retailer regarding in-store availability.
We know the industry-wide baby formula supply challenges worsened after our voluntary recall. We see and hear the stress of parents, and we are doing whatever it takes to get high-quality formula to families in need. Our Sturgis, MI plant is up and running which is helping to alleviate this shortage. We are prioritizing production of specialty products, such as metabolic formulas, Elecare® and Alimentum®, and then Similac® and other formulas will follow. If you can’t find the formula you need, please talk to your child’s health care professional for information on a suitable alternative. Use our tool to find major retailers online and near you that stock Similac® products. Due to rapid inventory changes, we advise you to also call ahead to verify availability.
If you have any questions, please fill out this form, call us toll-free at 1-800-670-7878 or email us at canada.nutrition@abbott.com.
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