Parents 'watering down baby milk' over high costs
Moorside Baby Bank say parents are turning to unsafe practices over the rising cost of essentials.
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"It's not a luxury item, it's a basic need for a baby."
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Moorside Baby Bank say parents are turning to unsafe practices over the rising cost of essentials.
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