These measures are there to both protect breastfeeding and
protect babies fed on formula by ensuring information is adequate and marketing appropriate.
It does this even though it
knows babies fed on formula are more likely to become sick than breastfed babies and, in conditions of poverty, more likely to die.
It claimed «diarrhoea and its side - effects are counteracted» by its formula and there was «reduced risk of infection»; untrue and particularly cynical given the increased risk of diarrhoea
in babies fed on formula.
Nestlé is «widely boycotted «(to use the words of the company's Global Public Affairs Manager) because its baby milk marketing violates international standards, so undermining breastfeeding and
endangering babies fed on formula.
Nestlé has rolled out labels in 120 countries claiming its formula «protects» babies,
although babies fed on formula are more likely to become ill than breastfed babies and, in conditions of poverty, more likely to die (left, a promotional leaflet distributed to health facilities in Armenia by Nestlé in 2011).
We are directing the public to NHS Choices, which explains that
babies fed on formula do not need to progress onto follow - on formula and so - called growing - up milks.
LCGB is a member of the Baby Feeding Law Group and supports Baby Milk Action in its aim of protecting breastfeeding and protecting
babies fed on formula milk.
Mr Brabeck refused to stop promoting formula with the claim it is the «gentle start» for babies, despite further documentary evidence of deaths
of babies fed on formula in a 2014 report from the Bangladesh Paediatric Association.
Mr. Brabeck
knows babies fed on formula are more likely to become sick than breastfed babies and, in conditions of poverty, more likely to die.
This January encapsulates what is good and bad in working to protect breastfeeding and to
protect babies fed on formula — Baby Milk Action's mission.
Babies fed on formula are more likely to become sick than breastfed babies and, in conditions of poverty, more likely to die.
Nestlé has rolled out labels with these claims in 120 countries even though it knows that
babies fed on formula are more likely to become sick than breastfed babies and in conditions of poverty, are more likely to die.
During Nestlé - Free Week some people new to the campaign have questioned whether it is true that
babies fed on formula are more likely to become sick than breastfed babies.
As Mr Bulcke knows,
babies fed on formula are more likely to become sick than breastfed babies and, in conditions of poverty, more likely to die.
Babies fed on formula are more likely to become sick than breastfed babies and are at increased risk of diarrhoea, which can lead to malnutrition and death in conditions of poverty.
It also refuses to bring instructions into line with World Health Organisation guidelines to reduce the risks to
babies fed on formula.
Nestlé's senior executives refuse to stop practices such as promoting infant formula with the claim it «protects» babies, even though they know
babies fed on formula are more likely to become sick than breastfed babies and, in conditions of poverty, more likely to die.
In part 1 of this article, I reflected on the new Lancet Breastfeeding Series and other significant developments in January concerning our mission to protect breastfeeding and protect
babies fed on formula.
It is undisputed that
babies fed on formula are more likely to become sick than breastfed babies and, in conditions of poverty, more likely to die.
We protect breastfeeding and
babies fed on formula to prevent unnecessary death and suffering.
As Nestlé well knows,
babies fed on formula are more likely to become sick than breastfed babies and, in conditions of poverty, more likely to die.
Mr Brabeck knows that
babies fed on formula are more likely to become sick than breastfed babies and, in conditions of poverty, more likely to die.
Babies fed on formula are not protected, they are more likely to suffer short and long - term illness than breastfed babies.
Baby Milk Action, which aims to protect breastfeeding and protect
babies fed on formula, states that the world's second largest formula company, Danone, is inviting health workers to restaurants in the UK to bypass the restrictions many health facilities have on representatives meeting with staff.
A Freedom of Information request to the Food and Drug Administration in the US by the Cornucopia Institute found similar reactions logged in
some babies fed on formula with Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (such as DHA and ARA), which it was suggested may be linked to the production process.
Despite its response, Nestlé will continue to promote its formula with the claim it «protects» babies, for example, though executives know that
babies fed on formula are more likely to become sick than breastfed babies and, in conditions of poverty, more likely to die.
Peter Brabeck refuses to stop promoting formula with the claim it «protects» babies, despite knowing that
babies fed on formula are more likely to become sick than breastfed babies and, in conditions of poverty, more likely to die (see examples on the Nestlé labels sheet in the Nestlé - Free Zone).
Report shames lax UK formula marketing regulations as Italy prepares to take action to protect breastfeeding and
babies fed on formulas.
Appropriate marketing of breastmilk substitutes protects breastfeeding and protects
babies fed on formula.»
It is also thought that
babies fed on formula are more likely to become obese which may follow them for the rest of their lives.
Babies fed on formula have firmer stool which is less frequent compared to babies who feed only on breast milk.
Tigers is based on the true story of a Syed Aamir Raza, who worked as a baby milk salesman in Pakistan, until he learned that
babies fed on formula were dying and took action against Nestlé for encouraging health workers to recommend it to mothers.
Babies fed on formula are more likely to become sick than breastfed babies (the true «natural start») and, in conditions of poverty, more likely to die.
Nestlé executives at the highest level of the company have refused to stop this process even though they know that
babies fed on formula are more likely to become sick than breastfed babies and, in conditions of poverty, more likely to die.
Mr Brabeck refuses to change company marketing strategies, despite knowing that
babies fed on formula are more likely to become sick than breastfed babies and, in conditions of poverty, more likely to die.
Despite Nestlé's claims,
babies fed on formula are more likely to become sick than breastfed babies and, in conditions of poverty, more likely to die.
Nestlé knows that
babies fed on formula are more likely to become sick than breastfed babies and, in conditions of poverty, more likely to die.
As part of its aim to protect
babies fed on formula, Baby Milk Action also works at European Union level and at the Codex Alimentarious Commission to improve the quality and safety standards for baby foods.
All money donated will go to support Baby Milk Action's work to protect breastfeeding and to protect
babies fed on formula.