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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Eric Berger

Why is there a baby formula shortage in the US, and what can parents do?

Mollie Wetzel prepares a bottle of formula for her daughter, Olivia, nine months on 16 May 2022 in Victor, Idaho.
Mollie Wetzel prepares a bottle of formula for her daughter, Olivia, nine months on 16 May 2022 in Victor, Idaho. Photograph: Natalie Behring/Getty Images

As the formula shortage continues to grip the US, many parents have been left struggling to access the product they rely on to feed their babies.

At the start of May, 43% of baby formula was out of stock at retailers, according to Datasembly, a product data firm. One mother, speaking to the New York Times, described the situation as “a nightmare”.

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