Can't Find Baby Formula During The Shortage? Here's What To Do (And Not Do).

Making your own formula can be dangerous, so don't! Here's what doctors advise.

The baby formula shortage has left store shelves bare across much of the U.S., with many parents desperately trying to find solutions.

The formula industry was already struggling with COVID-related supply chain issues, but the situation worsened in recent months after Abbott Nutrition, a major manufacturer, announced a recall of select lots of Similac, Alimentum and EleCare products. At least four infants were sickened with bacterial infections after consuming formula from the same Michigan manufacturing plant. Two of the babies died. (Abbott said its formula is “not likely the source of infection.” The Food and Drug Administration is investigating.)