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Infant Formula Sampling and Discharge Gift Bags in Hospitals

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American hospitals have distributed discharge kits to mothers of newborns for more than four decades. When provided by infant formula manufacturers, these kits include infant formula samples and other items, such as bottles of water, nipples, educational materials, infant vitamins, and lotions for mothers’ use during the early postpartum period. 

FDA and CDC Confirm Infant Formula is Safe

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In a joint statement released on December 30, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC) said tests of factory-sealed containers of the formula, made by Mead Johnson Nutrition Co., showed no traces of the bacteria Cronobacter. Federal health investigators cleared the infant formula of suspected bacterial contamination that last week prompted retailers to pull a batch of the product from their shelves.

International Formula Council Statement on Bisphenol A (BPA)

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The infant formula industry takes all potential safety concerns very seriously, and we support science-based efforts to produce infant formula products of the highest possible quality.  When new information becomes available on substances like BPA, we support bringing that information forward through the accepted process of scientific peer review and evaluation. 

IFC Response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 2011 Vital Signs Report

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International Formula Council* (IFC) supports breastfeeding as the ideal choice for infant feeding. IFC also supports the right of parents to choose the feeding option for their baby that best fits their individual family situation.  For those mothers who cannot or choose not to breastfeed, infant formula is the only safe, nutritious, and recommended alternative.

Is the Failure to Breastfeed Responsible for 400 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Cases a Year?

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In Rebecca Goldin, Ph.D and Cindy Merrick's recent July STATS article, the answer to this question is “not likely.”  Although the authors note it is possible there will be a drop in SIDS rates if breastfeeding rates rise, they state: “…there is limited evidence that breastfeeding has an impact on SIDS.

Baby Formula Preparation Video for Parents Who Formula-Feed their Infants

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NAPNAP is providing an educational video that teaches parents the crucial steps in safely preparing a baby bottle as well as handling and storing baby formula.

Recent research has shown that parents want and need information on infant feeding, both breastfeeding and formula feeding.

New ADA Guidelines Now Available on Infant Feeding in Health Care Facilities

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The second edition Infant Feeding Guidelines from the Pediatric Nutrition Practice Group (PNPG) American Dietetic Association (ADA) titled, “Infant Feedings: Guidelines for Preparation of Human Milk and Formula in Health Care Facilities,” is now available for purchase at: http://www.eatright.org/shop/product.aspx?id=6442463432

IFC Statement on Study Linking SIDS Risk with Infant Formula Use

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Recent news articles have incorrectly suggested that a new study found infants fed infant formula are at an increased risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).  The study’s data does not support this conclusion.

No causal links have been found between infant formula and SIDS.  No changes in feeding practices are recommended.  Parents and health professionals can rest assured that infant formula is safe and nutritious. 

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a serious concern.  Health care professionals routinely recommend important steps parents ca

Recommendations for Infant Feeding Research

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