Towards the end of 2011 there was a flurry of news articles related to the safety of infant formula. We checked in with one of our pediatricians who specializes in newborn care to shine some light on the topic and provide some helpful tips for parents of infants on how to ensure feeding safety. Thank you, Dr. Jocelyn Schiller for sharing your time and expertise with us!
There has been a buzz in the news lately as a result of the recent – and unfortunate – death of a Missouri newborn who was given formula before falling ill from a bacterial infection. In light of this, I thought this may be a great opportunity to revisit the ever-important rules of safe infant feeding, including the dos and don’ts of handwashing, milk storage and how to pick the right formula for your little one.