Comprehensiveness of infant formula and bottle feeding resources: A review of information from Australian healthcare organisations.

Cheng, H; Rossiter, C; Size, D; Denney-Wilson, E

Comprehensiveness of infant formula and bottle feeding resources: A review of information from Australian healthcare organisations.

Cheng, H Rossiter, C

Size, D Denney-Wilson, E

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Citation:: Maternal and Child Nutrition, 2022, 18, (2), pp. 1-15
Issue Date:: 2022-04

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dc.contributor.author	Cheng, H
dc.contributor.author	Rossiter, C https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3833-3076
dc.contributor.author	Size, D
dc.contributor.author	Denney-Wilson, E https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9879-4969
dc.date.accessioned	2022-10-27T04:01:37Z
dc.date.available	2021-11-18
dc.date.available	2022-10-27T04:01:37Z
dc.date.issued	2022-04
dc.identifier.citation	Maternal and Child Nutrition, 2022, 18, (2), pp. 1-15
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dc.description.abstract	The use of infant formula is widespread internationally. In Australia, 55% of infants receive formula before 6 months of age, with higher rates among disadvantaged communities. Infant formula use can contribute to childhood overweight and obesity, through formula composition and feeding behaviours, such as adding cereal to bottles and parental feeding style. While information abounds to promote and support breastfeeding, formula-feeding parents report a paucity of advice and support; many rely on formula packaging for information. This study systematically searched and reviewed online resources for infant formula and bottle feeding from Australian governments, health services, hospitals, and not-for-profit parenting organisations. A comprehensive search strategy located 74 current resources, mostly for parents. Researchers evaluated the resources against best practice criteria derived from Australian government and UNICEF guidelines on six topics. They assessed how comprehensively the resources addressed each topic and whether the resources provided all the information necessary for parents to understand each topic. The mean 'comprehensiveness' rating for topics across all resources was 54.36%. However, some topics were addressed more fully than others. Information on 'discussing infant formula with health workers' and on 'preparing infant formula' was more frequently accurate and comprehensive. However, there was much less comprehensive information on 'using infant formula', including amounts of formula to feed, use of bottle teats, appropriate bottle-feeding practice and responsiveness to infant satiety cues. Over half the resources were written at an acceptable reading level.
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dc.language	eng
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dc.subject	1111 Nutrition and Dietetics
dc.subject.classification	Nutrition & Dietetics
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	Bottle Feeding
dc.subject.mesh	Breast Feeding
dc.subject.mesh	Child
dc.subject.mesh	Delivery of Health Care
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Infant
dc.subject.mesh	Infant Formula
dc.subject.mesh	Pediatric Obesity
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	Bottle Feeding
dc.subject.mesh	Breast Feeding
dc.subject.mesh	Child
dc.subject.mesh	Delivery of Health Care
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Infant
dc.subject.mesh	Infant Formula
dc.subject.mesh	Pediatric Obesity
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Bottle Feeding
dc.subject.mesh	Breast Feeding
dc.subject.mesh	Infant Formula
dc.subject.mesh	Child
dc.subject.mesh	Infant
dc.subject.mesh	Delivery of Health Care
dc.subject.mesh	Australia
dc.subject.mesh	Female
dc.subject.mesh	Pediatric Obesity
dc.title	Comprehensiveness of infant formula and bottle feeding resources: A review of information from Australian healthcare organisations.
dc.type	Journal Article
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Abstract:

The use of infant formula is widespread internationally. In Australia, 55% of infants receive formula before 6 months of age, with higher rates among disadvantaged communities. Infant formula use can contribute to childhood overweight and obesity, through formula composition and feeding behaviours, such as adding cereal to bottles and parental feeding style. While information abounds to promote and support breastfeeding, formula-feeding parents report a paucity of advice and support; many rely on formula packaging for information. This study systematically searched and reviewed online resources for infant formula and bottle feeding from Australian governments, health services, hospitals, and not-for-profit parenting organisations. A comprehensive search strategy located 74 current resources, mostly for parents. Researchers evaluated the resources against best practice criteria derived from Australian government and UNICEF guidelines on six topics. They assessed how comprehensively the resources addressed each topic and whether the resources provided all the information necessary for parents to understand each topic. The mean 'comprehensiveness' rating for topics across all resources was 54.36%. However, some topics were addressed more fully than others. Information on 'discussing infant formula with health workers' and on 'preparing infant formula' was more frequently accurate and comprehensive. However, there was much less comprehensive information on 'using infant formula', including amounts of formula to feed, use of bottle teats, appropriate bottle-feeding practice and responsiveness to infant satiety cues. Over half the resources were written at an acceptable reading level.

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