A recall and supply chain issues have meant shortages on infant formula across the country. Here, some Mass. parents talk about the stress they're facing while trying to feed their babies.
Containers of baby formula and cereal on shelves at the Neighbors in Need Diaper Bank in Lawrence.
Her pediatrician's office doesn't have any, and as soon as it comes into stock at a store, it flies off the shelf. Her health insurance company said it would send her some — if it could find any — but so far, it hasn't been able to. The babies get hungry about every three hours, she said. After the switch to formula, she found they eat up to four ounces at every feeding. Multiply that by three babies, and the family can go through a small can of powdered formula in about a day and a half."It's challenging not to be kind of panicky about it," she said.
Adam Jordan, of Waltham, combed the internet Thursday morning for formula for his 6-month-old daughter, Maia. Some parents are turning to social medial groups or food banks for help. Dr. Christopher Duggan, director of the Nutrition Center at Boston Children’s hospital, said parents should speak to their pediatricians or registered dietitians if they need formula or are concerned about switching formula brands — but for most babies without any digestive or health issues, switching should be OK.
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