Formula Feeding Flashcards
TRUE or FALSE
Baby-Friendly forces mothers to breastfeed.
FALSE
BF agrees that breastfeeding is optimal, we respect that some mothers will decide not to breastfeed. Every mother has the right to accurate, evidence-based information, free from commercial interests, so that she can decide what is best for her situation.
TRUE or FALSE
Baby-Friendly takes away parents’ rights to decide how to feed their infant.
FALSE
Our goal is to ensure mothers are fully informed of the importance of breastfeeding and to facilitate success for mothers who choose to breastfeed. We are treat all mothers with dignity and respect regardless of their infant feeding decision.
TRUE or FALSE
Baby-Friendly designated facilities are forbidden to use infant formula.
FALSE
We create an environment that is conducive to successful breastfeeding by offering an optimal level of care for infant feeding and mother/baby bonding. There will be cases where formula feeding is either preferred or medically required, and formula feeding is supported.
Why is it important to not distribute free samples, education, coupons, and other items from manufactures of breast milk substitutes, bottles, nipples, pacifiers or other infant feeding supplies to mothers?
4 answers
- Protects mothers from the influence of vendors of breastmilk substitutes, bottles, nipples or other infant feeding supplies
- Prevents inappropriate marketing of infant feeding products
- A breastfeeding mother utilizing these items could have more difficulty
- Prohibited by the WHO code.
Why is it important for all pregnant women to receive information about the BENEFITS of breastfeeding?
To allow for informed choice
Use prepared infant formula within ??? hour(s) from start of feeding and within ??? hour(s) of preparation.
Use prepared infant formula within 1 HOUR from start of feeding and within 2 HOURS of preparation.
If you are not going to use the prepared infant formula within 2 hours, immediately store the bottle in the refrigerator
and use it within ??? hours.
If you are not going to use the prepared infant formula within 2 hours, immediately store the bottle in the refrigerator
and use it within 24 hours.
Throw out any infant formula that’s left in the bottle after feeding your baby. Do not refrigerate it to save for later. Why??
The combination of infant formula and your baby’s saliva can cause bacteria to grow.
Can I prop my baby bottle up on a pillow when bottle feeding? Why?
NO. Always hold the bottle for your baby while feeding.
Propping the bottle in your baby’s mouth can increase your baby’s risk of
– choking,
– ear infections, and
– tooth decay.
Can I put my baby to bed with a bottle?
NO! Do not put your baby to bed with a bottle.
Infant formula can pool around the baby’s teeth and this can cause tooth decay.
Should I force my baby to finish the bottle?
NO.
Do not force your baby to finish the bottle if your baby is showing signs of fullness.
How should I hold the bottle?
Position the bottle at an angle rather than straight up and down so the infant formula only comes out when your baby sucks
Can I prop the baby on a pillow and hold the bottle at an angle?
NO,
Hold your baby close when you feed him or her a bottle.
When should we consider taking extra precautions when preparing infant formula?
If your baby is
– younger than 3 months old,
– born prematurely,
–weakened immune system
What are the extra precautions you should take if your baby is younger than 3 months old, was born prematurely, or has a
weakened immune system?
- Consider breastfeeding
- Clean, sanitize, and store feeding items and breast pump parts safely
- Consider using liquid formula when possible
- Prepare and store powdered infant formula safely
- Keep hands clean
