
Parents are adding water to baby milk because of high prices
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Many parents in the United Kingdom cannot buy enough milk for their babies.
The price of baby milk has become very expensive these last months.
To save money, some parents add too much water to the milk.
An organization called Moorside Baby Bank says that it is a dangerous practice.
Diluting the milk means that babies do not receive enough nutrients.
Babies can get sick if they do not eat correctly.
Other essential products like diapers have also become very expensive.
Many families now need help to feed their children.
Experts are asking the government to reduce food prices.
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