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

Many parents are struggling to feed their babies, and the crisis is hitting poorer families disproportionately hard

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".

Do not share formula or breastmilk with people online who you don't know or trust.

Only put as much formula in a bottle as you think the baby will take because you can always add more.

Do not dilute formula to maintain supply because it could mean babies don't get the nutrients they need.