"I'm supportive of the consolidation of dairy businesses. Small enterprises should be weeded out. If authorities look out for the scattered dairy farmers and lower the bar of the industry, rebuilding consumer confidence wouldn't be possible."

Chen Zhen, father of a 2-year-old boy, in Shanghai.

"Actually the quality of domestic baby formula isn't that bad, but parents are scared after a series of scandals. Imported products may not be appropriate for Chinese kids. Some domestic brands use foreign sources for milk, but the other ingredients are more suitable for our babies."