Baby formula shortage hits 'crisis' level, sparking panic in parents across US
Moms and dads nationwide take to social media with pictures of empty store shelves
The problem has gone beyond finding particular formulas that individual babies can tolerate. Several parents expressed trouble finding formula at all, and delivery is no longer reliable.
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Fox News Digital spoke to a Michigan mom with young kids who said her last usual Amazon order for formula was delayed and ultimately canceled on Thursday, so she quickly went out and was frustrated to discover there was no formula to be found in at least four major stores in her area.
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Empty store shelves in Columbus, Ohio, as parents panic over worsening baby formula shortage. (FOX Business)
The New York mother of a newborn told FOX Business her infant lost a lot of weight following birth, so she and her husband had to supplement the baby's diet with formula because she could not produce enough breast milk to keep up.
"When we ran to the local Target one day to get some [formula] just days after she was born, the shelves were completely empty," the new mom said. "My heart literally sank."
"Luckily she doesn't need any special formula and I was able to order online, but not everyone has been as lucky," she explained. "Our neighbor said her family member can't find the sensitive type of formula for their newborn who has stomach issues anywhere. They're in a panic daily not knowing if they'll be able to feed their newborn tomorrow or the day after; my heart breaks for those parents."
Folks are increasingly taking to Twitter and Facebook with calls for action.
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"The baby formula shortage is unreal!" GET THESE BABIES SOME FOOD!" another mom tweeted, adding that "it's a crisis all over."
