Baby formula in Canada: Any solution to rising prices? [Video]

An Ontario mother says the increasing cost of baby formula for her seven month old is stressful.

Since Samantha Krobel’s child was born in November 2023, she says the cost of formula has gone up roughly $12.

“We were paying $57.97 per box and we would go through about three boxes a month. Then all of a sudden, in June, it jumped up to $69.97,” said Krobel.

“And it’s not just her brand. I’ve seen other brands going up too, but it definitely seems like Similac is the worst.”

Krobel said she emailed Abbott, the U.S. company that makes baby formula Similac, and was told that costs associated with making and delivering the product has increased, which is why the cost of some products have gone up.

“Abbott is committed to delivering high-quality infant formula. We understand the pressure that rising costs have on families and that’s why we work …