Fear Among Parents is Causing Hoarding
‘”I’m concerned that the public has reached the ‘panic buying’ stage,” the foster mom tells PEOPLE. “Hoarding formula will only make the situation last longer — although I understand the very real fear of having a baby that you’re unable to feed.” Earlier this month, Dr. Bridget Young, a pediatrician specializing in infant nutrition, spoke to PEOPLE and urged parents to leave specialty formulas for those children who truly need them, including babies with allergies or severe digestion issues.” 1
“Hoarding is exacerbating a nationwide shortage – the result of supply disruptions and a massive safety recall that have swept many leading brands of formula off store shelves. Nationwide, about 40% of large retail stores are out of stock, according to Datasembly, an analytics firm that collects data from 11,000 locations. Hoarding has forced retailers like CVS, Target and Walmart to limit purchases, according to The Associated Press.” 2
- People, Vanessa Etienne, May 20, 2022 – Foster Mom Down to 2 Weeks Worth of Formula, Fears Parents Are ‘Hoarding’ amid Nationwide Shortage – A foster mom speaks to PEOPLE about the dwindling options she has to feed her 6-month-old baby as the nationwide formula shortage worsens
- The Journal Star, Leslie Renken, May 19, 2022 – Don’t hoard baby formula, warn Peoria officials. Here are tips to survive the shortage
