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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maya Oppenheim

Fears skyrocketing formula milk costs will force babies into hospitals with serious illness

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There are fears that the skyrocketing costs of formula milk will force babies into hospitals from malnourishment and serious illnesses.

An independent inquiry by the charity Feed discovered struggling parents are already being forced to put their babies’ health at risk by missing feeds, diluting formula or giving them unsuitable food such as porridge as they cannot access formula.

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