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Parents Dilute Infant Formula as Prices Rise 25%

8/16/2026

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  • Moorside Baby Bank reported that parents are diluting infant formula, a dangerous practice.
  • Founder Megan Sinden said families stretch a week’s supply by using less powder.
  • The National Childbirth Trust found 48% of parents struggle financially and warned that extra water can cause nutrient deficiency.
  • The Competition and Markets Authority said some infant formula prices have risen by more than 25% recently.