Any parent in Colorado knows they would do anything to provide for their children, and shortages across the state and country are making that a daily challenge.

Baby formula has been scarce and finding the particular brand your baby needs has been extremely difficult, that's why CouponBirds surveyed parents across the U.S. to find out just what distance they're willing to go to get it.

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2022 Brought Challenges to Parents

As if dealing with supply shortages from the COVID-19 pandemic wasn't bad enough, parents were hit with a challenge that tugs right at your heartstrings.

A national baby formula shortage emerged making it incredibly difficult for parents to find vital supplies to nourish their babies.

Colorado Formula Supply Hit Hard

Parents across the U.S. have yet to see a light at the end of the tunnel for this formula shortage. In Colorado, parents watched in horror as more than one-fifth of formula products were out of stock in the six weeks leading up to July 24th.

Following that date, baby formula supply numbers dropped below 60%.

Traveling For Baby Formula in the U.S. and Colorado

CouponBirds asked over 4,000 parents across Colorado and the U.S. just what distance they'd be willing to travel to buy baby formula and found that the average distance in America is 288 miles.

In Colorado, that distance was slightly lower at 272 miles. The state willing to travel the greatest distance is Vermont. Parents in Vermont reported that on average they would be willing to travel 813 miles for baby formula.

A large majority of parents also stated that when they did find formula they were likely to stockpile unnecessary amounts in fear of not being able to come across more.

Be wary of online scams and those looking to triple the price of formula.

Colorado's Top 20 Baby Names For 2022

Congratulations, you're expecting!

Are you struggling to choose a name for your newborn?

Names.com just released its annual list of the most popular Colorado baby names in 2022; the list includes the top 10 boy names, as well as the top 10 girl names selected most frequently by Coloradans in 2022.

Check Out Colorado's Most Popular Baby Names From the Last 60 Years

The popularity of baby names is always changing, and it's interesting to see why. Baby name trends are often a reflection of a society's pop culture and political climate — and we've had a lot of them in the Centennial State. Read on to see Colorado's most popular baby names over the last 60 years.

Baby Names That Are Banned In Colorado And The United States

Naming a baby can be a daunting task, here are some names that you can absolutely eliminate from your list of ideas.

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