Daily News | Diluting formula, homemade recipes aren’t good ways to deal with the shortage. Consider these safer alternatives.
that has left store shelves bare, frazzled caregivers are becoming increasingly desperate to find the food they need to feed their children.
Diluting formula reduces the amount of calories your baby gets, which means they aren’t receiving the nutrition they need. Formulated for adults — not infants — store-bought vitamin and mineral supplements may come in a concentration that’s too high or too low, which can be toxic, Fragale said. that may not sell out as quickly. Consider, too, stores that are not primarily food stores but may carry some food items — for instance, BuyBuyBaby, a baby gear, furniture and gift store, sells formula on its website . Food pantries, churches, shelters and charities may have received formula donations they can offer.