Many metro Detroit parents say they are still struggling to find baby formula

Many metro Detroit parents say they are still struggling to find baby formula

It was May of this year, not even at the height of the formula shortage in our country when more than 400 cars waited bumper to bumper to get their hands on powdered milk to feed their babies.

Fast forward 5 months and parents say the same struggle persists.

Many families say they were forced to come up with makeshift concoctions as a last resort.

“Just give him a little bit of the regular milk from the gallon and add to it a little bit of water and try to see if he accepts it,” parent Wafa Bazzi said.

New data shows that the number of out-of-stock signs at stores should be shrinking.

In July, 31% of powdered baby formula was not available, this month it’s down to 18%.

But many store shelves across metro Detroit don’t look any different.

“How would you describe what it’s been like to try and find formula for your daughter," 7 Action News reporter Kiara Hay asks a parent.

"Hell, hell, hell, hell," she responds.