Distressed dad says 'never did I think I would have a problem finding food for my baby in America'

[Anonymous]

I work in healthcare, and random shortages of common medications is rampant. I believe that leaving supplies of medications and formula strictly for market forces to sort out is insane and untenable

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Anonymous wrote:Feed them apple sauce or farina or easily digestible purées really.

What do emerging markets or undeveloped countries who do have $100 per carton speciality formula fee their babies?

Those babies die.

+1

Apparently American babies who are not aborted are expendable to dcum.

Even wanted babies with loving parents are on the chopping block to dcum. It’s sick.

This is the politics forum. I still don’t fully understand why it’s in this forum, because there is not a political solution to this problem.

They are blaming Biden, that's why. This time for not being socialist in this one situation. Apparently, also, they think he can just nod his head and wiggle his nose and conjure up baby formula out of thin air.

Maybe those two babies should have not died while on that formula causing a recall.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If a baby will die without a specific formula, it should be available from the pediatrician. I realize that it is not. Maybe some large charity group can import the specialty formulas from Mexico or Canada. My oldest was on a specialty for many months and I could only find it one place in town. Fortunately he transitioned to regular formula close to his birthday and we could incorporate soft foods. I can’t believe this is happening in the United States.

The ones from Mexico and Canada were made at the shut down plant.

As far not believing it could happen in the USA, again, what solution do you offer?

Why do you expect people who aren’t experts in manufacturing or in positions of power in the government to offer solutions? How the f*ck would we know??? People can still express empathy/concerns about this mess.

[Anonymous]

I have thyroid issues and there were random shortages of thyroid medicine I needed to function, when one drug maker changed their formula and there were issues. Had to change drugs to the less effective one for me and then change back.

When there is only one manufacturer, there is a monopoly and will than manufacturer fails, its an issue. Capitalism doesn't handle these situations well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have thyroid issues and there were random shortages of thyroid medicine I needed to function, when one drug maker changed their formula and there were issues. Had to change drugs to the less effective one for me and then change back.

When there is only one manufacturer, there is a monopoly and will than manufacturer fails, its an issue. Capitalism doesn't handle these situations well.

Capitalism is the only reason your thyroid medication exists in the first place.

But I agree there should be limits.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have thyroid issues and there were random shortages of thyroid medicine I needed to function, when one drug maker changed their formula and there were issues. Had to change drugs to the less effective one for me and then change back.

When there is only one manufacturer, there is a monopoly and will than manufacturer fails, its an issue. Capitalism doesn't handle these situations well.

Capitalism is the only reason your thyroid medication exists in the first place.

But I agree there should be limits.

That is not true. Non-profit research universities are actually responsible. So is the free sharing of scientific knowledge. Profit and capitalism only burdens scientific discovery with patents, secrecy and manipulation in the name of profit.

[Anonymous]

Any chance that our formula is being sent to China? I know Australia have had a lot of problems with this. Maybe things are worse now with the strict lockdowns in China so they need to expand into other countries?

We should have restrictions where things like formula and medications and certain food staples can’t be exported except through the proper (regulated) channels.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have thyroid issues and there were random shortages of thyroid medicine I needed to function, when one drug maker changed their formula and there were issues. Had to change drugs to the less effective one for me and then change back.

When there is only one manufacturer, there is a monopoly and will than manufacturer fails, its an issue. Capitalism doesn't handle these situations well.

Capitalism is the only reason your thyroid medication exists in the first place.

But I agree there should be limits.

That is not true. Non-profit research universities are actually responsible. So is the free sharing of scientific knowledge. Profit and capitalism only burdens scientific discovery with patents, secrecy and manipulation in the name of profit.

Most funding at research universities comes from companies who hope to profit from specific things being researched.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I work in healthcare, and random shortages of common medications is rampant. I believe that leaving supplies of medications and formula strictly for market forces to sort out is insane and untenable

Yup been a lyme disease vaccine made in this country in years because it's just not financially viable to prevent people from getting Lyme disease

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I work in healthcare, and random shortages of common medications is rampant. I believe that leaving supplies of medications and formula strictly for market forces to sort out is insane and untenable

Rampant since the pandemic or in general?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have thyroid issues and there were random shortages of thyroid medicine I needed to function, when one drug maker changed their formula and there were issues. Had to change drugs to the less effective one for me and then change back.

When there is only one manufacturer, there is a monopoly and will than manufacturer fails, its an issue. Capitalism doesn't handle these situations well.

Capitalism is the only reason your thyroid medication exists in the first place.

But I agree there should be limits.

That is not true. Non-profit research universities are actually responsible. So is the free sharing of scientific knowledge. Profit and capitalism only burdens scientific discovery with patents, secrecy and manipulation in the name of profit.

Most funding at research universities comes from companies who hope to profit from specific things being researched.

And a lot comes from the government. Socialize the cost, privatize the profits. It’s the American way!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Feed them apple sauce or farina or easily digestible purées really.

What do emerging markets or undeveloped countries who do have $100 per carton speciality formula fee their babies?

Those babies die.

What are Canadian babies with all these life threatening gastro issues eating now?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Feed them apple sauce or farina or easily digestible purées really.

What do emerging markets or undeveloped countries who do have $100 per carton speciality formula fee their babies?

Those babies die.

+1

Apparently American babies who are not aborted are expendable to dcum.

Even wanted babies with loving parents are on the chopping block to dcum. It’s sick.

This is the politics forum. I still don’t fully understand why it’s in this forum, because there is not a political solution to this problem.

Yeah, nobody thinks babies are expendable, but what do you want us to do?

Somebody in the other forum suggested that we ask/encourage parents of babies older than 9 or so months transition to cow or other milk to save formula for younger babies and I think that sounds like a pretty good idea. I guess it could be some kind of PSA. But the responses like “That’s not healthy” and “no one would do that” and someone defending buying large amounts of formula at a time make it clear that we as a country are far too selfish and individualistic to help ourselves. So some babies are going to go hungry.

We’re the richest country on earth, of course we can accommodate and lay for everyone’s special diets! Duh.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Feed them apple sauce or farina or easily digestible purées really.

What do emerging markets or undeveloped countries who do have $100 per carton speciality formula fee their babies?

Are you really that stupid to think that if a parent had the opportunity to feed their child applesauce or purée they would be crying they their child’s life was in danger due to the lack of specialty formula? If kids have severe metabolic disorders like that in undeveloped countries those kids die. America is the richest country in the world and is supposed to be better than that

You are right about one thing: everyone in America feels entitled to live forever no matter what the costs or quality of life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If a baby will die without a specific formula, it should be available from the pediatrician. I realize that it is not. Maybe some large charity group can import the specialty formulas from Mexico or Canada. My oldest was on a specialty for many months and I could only find it one place in town. Fortunately he transitioned to regular formula close to his birthday and we could incorporate soft foods. I can’t believe this is happening in the United States.

This sounds more speciality than that. And more severe issues with the babies.